On one hand the play-off dream was shattered, on the other hand there was a desperate fight for the last four ticket. IPL 2026 has now reached its most dramatic stage. After Sunday’s match it became clear that the campaign of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants in this tournament is almost over. Delhi Capitals have practically been wiped out. As a result, a fierce battle started between seven teams for the remaining four places.
Chennai’s shock farewell to Lucknow
In the first match of Sunday, Lucknow Super Giants’ play-off hopes come to an end. After losing against Chennai Super Kings, there were no more points left for the Sri Lankan team. With only 3 wins in 11 matches, Lucknow now collects 6 points. If they win the remaining matches, they will be able to reach maximum 12 points, which is not enough for the play-offs.
Defeat is the end, Mumbai’s dream is the end.
In the second match of the day, in a breathless fight, Royal Challengers Bangalore lost and Mumbai Indians lost. Mumbai’s play-off road is virtually closed after RCB won by chasing the target of 167 runs. Hardik Pandya’s injury, irregular performance of the team and failure in important matches – all in all, this season has been a nightmare for the five-time champions.
Fate did not turn under the leadership of Suryakumar.
In Hardik’s absence, Suryakumar could not turn around the fortunes of the party even if he took over the leadership. Mumbai is at the bottom of the points table with only 3 wins in 11 matches. They will have to win the remaining matches and stop at maximum 12 points. As a result, the most successful team in the history of IPL is now out of the play-offs.
The situation in Delhi is almost the same
Even if the situation is not officially clear yet, the situation of Delhi Capitals is very difficult. The team led by Akshar Patel has collected only 8 points in 11 matches. Those who win the last three matches will have 14 points. But considering the competition of this league and the equation of net run rate, cricket experts feel that it is almost impossible to reach the last four with 14 points.
IPL erupts in seven-team war
Currently in contention for the play-offs are Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. Every match now carries virtually the same importance as a knock-out. A slight mistake can change the picture of the points table.
Excitement increasing in the last lap
As the league phase of IPL 2026 approaches the end, the excitement is increasing. On the one hand, the fans are disappointed with the departure of big teams, on the other hand, the play-off race has become more exciting due to the new equation. Now let’s see which four teams make it to the finals of the IPL.
Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals are virtually eliminated from the IPL 2026 play-off race. As a result, a fierce battle between seven teams has started for the last four places. Excitement in the last lap of the league phase.
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