With defending champions RCB already through, seven teams are still in contention for the remaining three playoff spots in IPL 2026

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With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 playoffs race heating up, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are battling it out for a fourth place finish. Read to find out why CSK are above RR in the points table despite having the same wins,

Rajasthan Royals loss to Delhi Capitals by five wickets on Sunday means 7 teams are still in race to reach the Playoffs in the IPL 2026 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru only team to book their berth.

RCB’s win not only confirmed their playoff spot but also boosted their net run rate, strengthening their claim for a top-two finish. PBKS stayed at fourth position and now depend on other results for playoff qualifications.

Kolkata on the other hand have a do-or-die situation for them as they are still on 9 points on the table with a defeat on the night making it nearly impossible for them to fetch a top four spot.

Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.

Five-time champion Chennai was still in contention but needing to beat Gujarat in its last league match on Thursday and other results to go in its favor.