IPL Playoffs Scenario: RCB, close to playoffs with record-breaking win, tough journey for Delhi; How is the equation?
- How is the equation of IPL?
- What exactly is the equation for RCB and DC going into the playoffs?
- The journey to Delhi will be tough if RCB….
IPL 2026 In the 39th match, Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by nine wickets. Batting first, the Delhi team was all out for just 75 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood took six wickets for eight runs in the first four overs. RCB won the match in 6.3 overs losing just one wicket. After this match, Delhi Capitals’ chances of reaching the playoffs have become more difficult, while RCB’s path looks easier. Apart from this, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals are also likely to be included in the playoffs. All these three teams are currently ahead in the race to reach the playoffs.
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IPL 2026 Points Table
| rank | team | match | How many won | defeat | undecided | point | Net Run Rate |
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1.333 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1.919 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.815 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.602 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -0.475 |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -0.121 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -1.06 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | -0.751 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.736 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -1.106 |
RCB closer to playoffs
- After eight matches Royal Challengers Bangalore There are 12 points. This team is on the second position in the points table
- If a team reaches 16 points, it is considered to be in the playoffs
- RCB need just two wins to qualify for the playoffs
- RCB still have six matches to play. Only two wins in these matches will earn them a place in the playoffs
- If the team finishes in the top two positions, they will have two chances to reach the finals
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Playoff equation for Delhi Capitals
With three wins and five losses from eight matches, Delhi Capitals are ranked 7th in the points table. The team won their first two matches. Since then, they have lost five of the six matches played. To reach 16 points, Axar Patel’s side need to win five of the remaining six matches. Teams can also qualify for the playoffs with 14 points. But for that, Delhi Capitals will need to improve their net run rate, which currently stands at -1.06. Delhi had 14 points in the 2024 season. RCB qualified for the playoffs with 14 points, but a poor net run rate saw them lose to Delhi.
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