Rajasthan Royals did not lose anything by losing to DC, RR can easily reach the playoffs, understand the equation here

Rajasthan Royals Playoff Scenario: The 62nd match of IPL 2026 was played between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. In this match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rajasthan team captained by Riyan Parag had to face defeat. Since then, there is a discussion in the corridors of cricket whether RR now has a chance to reach the playoffs? So let us tell you about that equation in this article, with the help of which Rajasthan team can easily qualify for the playoffs.

RR lost at the hands of Delhi Capitals

Rajasthan Royals had to face defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals on Sunday night in the Indian Premier League. Talking about the match, after winning the toss, Akshar Patel decided to bowl and called Rajasthan Royals to bat. Where Rajasthan team, which came to bat first, scored 193 runs on the board after losing 8 wickets in 20 overs and set a target of 194 runs for Delhi. Delhi Capitals achieved this target with only 4 balls remaining on the home ground. As a result, Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.

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Rajasthan Royals is at number 6 in the points table

This season had started well for Rajasthan Royals, but then the team’s car derailed from the track of victory. RR has faced consecutive defeats in the last 3 matches. As a result, RR is currently at 6th position in the points table with 12 points. Rajasthan has won 6 matches out of 12 played so far this season and lost 6 matches.

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How will Rajasthan Royals reach the playoffs?

The easiest way for Rajasthan Royals to reach the IPL 2026 playoffs is to win their remaining 2 league matches and reach the second round with 16 points. However, during this time he will also have to hope that Chennai Super Kings loses at least one of its remaining 2 league matches. Either Rajasthan will have to ensure that its net run rate is better than CSK.

But, if Rajasthan team loses one more match from here, then it will have to depend on the results of not only Chennai Super Kings but also Punjab Kings. Now it remains to be seen whether RR can qualify for the second round or not.

Rajasthan Royals have to play 2 matches in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals still have to play 2 league matches in IPL 2026. The first match is to be played with Lucknow Super Giants on 19th May, which will be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. At the same time, the last league match is to be played with Mumbai Indians on 24th May, which will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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