IPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenarios: With 10 matches to go, KKR's chances rise to 10% - odds for each team explained
With 10 matches remaining in the IPL 2026 league stage, Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are close to securing playoff spots, while Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are eliminated. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have seen their slim chances rise to 10%, though they are no longer in contention for the top two. Several teams, including Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Punjab Kings (PBKS), have varying probabilities of finishing in the top four based on remaining fixtures.
- ▪Gujarat Titans (GT) have a 100% chance of finishing in the top four on points and an 80.5% chance of being in the top two.
- ▪Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have a 99.6% chance of qualifying for the playoffs and an 86.3% chance of finishing in the top two.
- ▪Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have an 82% chance of making the top four, while Rajasthan Royals (RR) have a 59.1% chance.
- ▪Punjab Kings (PBKS) have a 50.2% chance of finishing in the top four, but Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are at 34.8%.
- ▪Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have playoff chances of 10% and 6.1% respectively, with neither able to reach the top two.
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- ▪ What RR, PBKS, KKR, DC and CSK need to do to grab the final IPL 2026 playoff spot — Times of India — Top
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