IPL 2026 playoff race: After RR win, what PBKS, CSK, DC and KKR need to do to grab the final qualification spot
The IPL 2026 playoff race is heating up as three teams have already secured their spots. The Rajasthan Royals are in a strong position, needing just one win to guarantee their place in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders are still vying for the final spot, with various scenarios affecting their chances.
- ▪Three playoff spots are already locked in for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- ▪Rajasthan Royals currently sit in fourth place with 14 points and need just one win to secure their playoff spot.
- ▪Punjab Kings must beat Lucknow Super Giants and rely on favorable results from other matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ipl-2026-playoff-race-rr-105800200.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 10:58:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T11:05:02.097Z |
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