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Can Rajasthan Royals overcome the thin margin for error with two matches left?

Rajasthan Royals still control their IPL playoff destiny with two games left, but defeats could leave them relying on other results.

By Aritra Chatterjee

May 19, 2026 20:04 IST

The Indian Premier League is heating up as five teams are still in line to secure the last one playoff berth, and among those five teams, the Rajasthan Royals is having a slight upper hand, as all of the teams apart from KKR have played 13 matches, and the Royals will play their 13th match on Tuesday evening against the bottom of the table Lucknow Super Giants. This could be an interesting point for the pink army, as now they clearly know what is needed to secure the playoff spot. Two straight wins and into the playoffs proudly, but they will have to face the inform Lucknow Super Giants. The Marsh and Inglish combination, along with Nicky P’s coming back in the form, is going to be a boost for the super giants.

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Rajasthan Royals have remained inconsistent throughout this season, especially they looked baffled when the middle order came into play, and for that they have lost their last three matches. They started off the tournament really well, but the streak of losses struck them hard. Though the first couple of wins have placed them in a good situation, from where they have a chance to bounce back.

Why having two matches in hand is an upper hand?

Currently. Rajasthan is the only team that can reach to 16 points, the magic figure of qualifications, and if they win their last two games, they will not have to think about other teams; but losses will make it complete, any of the loss will stop them at 14 points where two other teams can also reach, DC and CSK, and PBKS and KKR can reach up to 15 points, so when every other team is going to play one match, RR with two matches left is very much their hopes very much in the line.

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