IPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenarios: With 8 matches to go, RCB officially qualify; DC’s chances rise to 19.5% — odds for each team explained
As the IPL 2026 playoffs approach, RCB has officially qualified, while LSG and MI are out of contention. GT is likely to finish in the top four but could still miss the playoffs due to net run rate. DC's chances have improved to 19.5% following a recent win, but they remain behind other teams in the race for the playoffs.
- ▪RCB has qualified for the playoffs with eight matches remaining.
- ▪GT is assured of a top-four finish but could miss out based on net run rate.
- ▪DC's chances of making the playoffs have risen to 19.5% after a recent victory.
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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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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ipl-2026-playoff-qualification-scenarios-070800032.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 07:08:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-18T07:34:56.139Z |
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