The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage has officially concluded after 70 highly competitive matches, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase. Four teams have secured their spots in the playoffs and will now compete for the prestigious IPL 2026 title, while six teams have been eliminated from the tournament.
Playoff Lineup Finalized
The playoff lineup was finalized after Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians in their final league-stage clash to claim the fourth and final playoff berth. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad had already booked their places earlier in the tournament.
IPL 2026 Playoffs: Full Schedule
Qualifier 1: RCB vs GT
The top two teams in the IPL 2026 points table, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, will face each other in Qualifier 1. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, with a start time of 7:30 PM IST. The winner of Qualifier 1 will directly advance to the IPL 2026 final, while the losing side will get another opportunity through Qualifier 2.
IPL 2026 Eliminator: SRH vs RR
The Eliminator will feature Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in a do-or-die contest. The match is set for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, also starting at 7:30 PM IST. The losing side will be eliminated from the tournament, while the winner will move on to Qualifier 2.
IPL 2026 Points Table Explained
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished at the top of the table with 18 points from 14 matches. The defending champions won nine matches and lost five, ending with a strong net run rate (NRR) of +0.783. Gujarat Titans also finished with 18 points after winning nine and losing five matches, securing second place with an NRR of +0.695. Sunrisers Hyderabad ended third despite having the same number of wins (nine) and points (18) as RCB and GT. SRH finished with an NRR of +0.524.
Rajasthan Royals grabbed the final playoff berth with 16 points. They won eight matches and lost six, ending the league stage with an NRR of +0.189. Punjab Kings narrowly missed out on qualification despite finishing with 15 points. PBKS won seven matches, lost six, and had one no-result, with an NRR of +0.309. Delhi Capitals finished sixth with 14 points from seven wins and seven defeats, but their poor NRR of -0.651 hurt their playoff chances.
Kolkata Knight Riders ended their campaign with 13 points. They won six matches, lost seven, and had one no-result, with an NRR of -0.147. Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings endured a disappointing campaign, finishing eighth with 12 points. CSK managed six wins and eight defeats, ending with an NRR of -0.345. Mumbai Indians had a disastrous season and finished ninth in the standings. MI won only four matches and lost 10, finishing with eight points and an NRR of -0.584. Lucknow Super Giants also ended with eight points after winning four and losing 10 matches, and their NRR of -0.740 was the worst among all teams this season.
Final Points Table
- 1. RCB (Q) - Matches: 14, Won: 9, Lost: 5, Points: 18, NRR: +0.783
- 2. GT (Q) - Matches: 14, Won: 9, Lost: 5, Points: 18, NRR: +0.695
- 3. SRH (Q) - Matches: 14, Won: 9, Lost: 5, Points: 18, NRR: +0.524
- 4. RR (Q) - Matches: 14, Won: 8, Lost: 6, Points: 16, NRR: +0.189
- 5. PBKS (E) - Matches: 14, Won: 7, Lost: 6, No Result: 1, Points: 15, NRR: +0.309
- 6. DC (E) - Matches: 14, Won: 7, Lost: 7, Points: 14, NRR: -0.651
- 7. KKR (E) - Matches: 14, Won: 6, Lost: 7, No Result: 1, Points: 13, NRR: -0.147
- 8. CSK (E) - Matches: 14, Won: 6, Lost: 8, Points: 12, NRR: -0.345
- 9. MI (E) - Matches: 14, Won: 4, Lost: 10, Points: 8, NRR: -0.584
- 10. LSG (E) - Matches: 14, Won: 4, Lost: 10, Points: 8, NRR: -0.740
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