IPL 2026 League Stage Nears Climactic Finish: Three Teams, One Playoff Spot, Two Matches Decide Fate
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- •RCB and GT have already secured the top two spots in IPL 2026, both finishing with 18 points.
- •SRH is locked in third place with 18 points but an inferior NRR, leaving the fourth spot undecided.
- •PBKS, with 15 points, are currently in fourth place but their qualification depends entirely on the outcomes of RR vs MI and KKR vs DC.
- •RR can qualify outright with a win against MI, while KKR would need a substantial victory margin over DC to surpass PBKS on NRR.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is hurtling toward a dramatic climax, with the league stage set to conclude in a high-stakes finale on Sunday. After 68 matches, 25,105 runs, and 793 wickets, the campaign has boiled down to a single day where three teams vie for one remaining playoff position. The top two spots have already been secured by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT), both finishing on 18 points, setting the stage for Qualifier 1. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are locked into third place with 18 points but an inferior net run rate (NRR), leaving the fourth and final berth undecided.
The fate of the fourth spot now hangs on two critical matches: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) in the afternoon, followed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) in the evening. Punjab Kings (PBKS), currently occupying the fourth position provisionally with 15 points, have seen their campaign end as spectators. Their qualification is no longer in their hands, dependent entirely on the outcomes of the two matches.
