NEW DELHI: The race for the final IPL 2026 playoff spot is now down to just three teams after Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in their final league-stage match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday to keep their qualification hopes alive.

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.

NEW DELHI: The league stage of IPL 2026 is nearing its end, and three teams have already sealed their spots in the playoffs. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru,…