With five league matches left, RR lead the playoff race among unqualified teams, while PBKS and KKR battle for the final spot as DC and CSK cling to slim hopes.
Five teams are still in contention for the remaining playoff spot
May 21, 2026
01:22 pm
What's the storyAs the IPL 2026 league stage approaches its business end, the playoff race is heating up.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are out of the race, while Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made it through.
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