IPL Playoff Scenario: Punjab’s defeat changed the equation of the points table, three teams’ place in the playoffs is almost certain.
IPL Playoff Scenario: Rajasthan Royals stopped Punjab Kings’ victory chariot in Chandigarh on Tuesday. In the 40th match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan defeated Punjab by 6 wickets, which was the first defeat of the host team in the current season. After which the equation of the points table has changed rapidly and the place of three teams in the playoffs is almost confirmed. At the same time, some teams seem to be almost out of the next stage.
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Which three teams are strong contenders for the playoffs?
Till the 40th match of IPL 2026, the top three teams in the points table are Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals, who have almost reached the playoffs. They will need only two wins in the remaining matches to secure their place. Actually, 16 points has been considered as the ticket to reach the playoffs. Currently Punjab has 13 points from eight matches (6 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw). RCB has 13 points from eight matches (6 wins and 2 losses) and Rajasthan has 12 points from nine matches (6 wins and 3 losses). Everyone has to play a total of 14 matches. There will be a fight for the fourth position between Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.
Which three teams are almost out of the playoff race?
The bottom three teams in the points table are Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, who are out of the race for the playoffs. In which Kolkata and Lucknow will have to win 6 out of 6 remaining matches to reach the playoffs. Which seems almost impossible. Apart from this, they also have to improve their very poor net run rate. At the same time, Mumbai will have to win at least 6 out of its remaining 7 matches.
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