Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s thrilling victory over the Mumbai Indians has completely changed the IPL 2026 playoff race. While RCB moved to the top of the points table with a crucial win, the Mumbai Indians became one of the first teams to be officially eliminated from the tournament. With the league stage entering its final phase, the battle for the top four spots has intensified.
RCB, SRH and GT strengthen playoff hopes
RCB, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans currently sit at the top of the table with 14 points each. Bengaluru’s latest win also improved their Net Run Rate, giving them a slight edge in the standings. Another victory could almost confirm their playoff qualification, though the franchise will aim to finish in the top two for a better route to the final.
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🚨 POINTS TABLE UPDATES.. 🚨
— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) May 10, 2026
🔺RCB moved to the Top of the table ✅✅
🔺Mumbai Indians and LSG eliminated ❌❌
🔺Sunrisers Hyderabad slipped to 2nd position
🔺Gujarat Titans slipped to 3rd position
🔺CSK and Rajasthan Royals are still in the race of playoffs ✅
🔺Delhi Capitals… pic.twitter.com/azSkvGNVXy
Punjab Kings are also in a strong position with 13 points from just 10 matches. With four league games remaining, PBKS control their own destiny and could secure qualification with two more wins. Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad also remain favourites to reach the playoffs if they maintain consistency in their remaining fixtures.
CSK, RR, KKR and DC face a tense final stretch
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are still alive in the playoff race with 12 points each, but both teams have now entered a must-win stage. Any slip-up from here could seriously damage their chances of progressing to the knockout round.
Big week for IPL 2026. Every match matter as the race for Playoffs and Top 2 finish intensifies:
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 11, 2026
PBKS Vs DC.
GT Vs SRH.
RCB Vs KKR.
PBKS Vs MI.
LSG Vs CSK.
KKR Vs GT.
PBKS Vs RCB.
DC Vs RR. pic.twitter.com/6ywWwl3j0s
Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals also remain mathematically in contention, though their paths to qualification look difficult. KKR may need to win all of their remaining matches, while Delhi Capitals require victories along with a major improvement in Net Run Rate. They will also depend heavily on favourable results from other teams.
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Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have officially been knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoff race. With only a handful of league matches left, every result from here could decide the final four teams heading into the playoffs.
