CSK Playoff Chances: Dhoni’s team in trouble! LSG spoiled CSK’s game; Is the path to playoffs still open?

CSK Qualification Scenario: In IPL 2026, 5-time champion team Chennai Super Kings seems to be in trouble since the beginning. CSK’s journey this season has been quite disappointing. Dhoni’s absence and the team’s performance like this is disappointing the fans too. However, CSK fans stand with them in every difficulty. But the most important match with LSG has increased CSK’s problems further. After this defeat, it seems almost difficult to go to the playoffs. Now only one question is arising in the minds of the fans that even after this defeat, can CSK make its place in the playoffs?

got a crushing defeat from LSG

This match between LSG and CSK was played at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. In this match, Mitchell Marsh played a brilliant inning of 90 runs in 38 balls. Because of him, LSG achieved the target of 88 runs in just 16.4 overs. After this defeat, Chennai team has reached sixth position in the points table with 12 points in 12 matches. Now Chennai has two matches left and both the matches are not looking easy. The team has to play its last matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. Both the teams are ahead in the points table and seem to be in tremendous form this season.

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Now the situation for Chennai is like a cross or cross. If the team has to go to the playoffs, it will have to win both the remaining matches under any circumstances. Due to which CSK will have 16 points in 14 matches and CSK will go into the race for the playoffs. However, just winning is not enough, CSK should also have good points. Apart from this, CSK’s fate also depends on the results of other teams.

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Rajasthan Royals became a hurdle

Rajasthan Royals have 12 points in 11 matches, which remains a big problem for CSK. Rajasthan has three matches left. Rajasthan team is going to play against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. If Rajasthan wins all three of its matches, CSK’s playoff hopes will be completely dashed. In such a situation, both the fans and the team of Chennai are praying that Rajasthan should lose at least one match. If both the teams remain on 16 points, then the decision will be taken on net run rate. Currently, CSK’s net run rate is +0.027, which is not enough to go to the playoffs.

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