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IPL 2026 scenarios: Five teams fighting for last playoff spot
With seven group fixtures remaining, RR, PBKS, CSK, KKR and DC are in the hunt for the final playoffs spot
IPL 2026 scenarios: eight matches to go, three playoffs spots left to fight for
RCB are through to the last four, MI and LSG are out. Here's a look at what the seven remaining teams have to do - and what to hope for - in the last eight league-stage games
IPL 2026 - Rayudu - Shreyas was a sitting duck (1:43)
Venkatesh, Rasikh take RCB into IPL 2026 playoffs
PBKS in precarious position after losing their sixth game in a row
Shreyas Iyer must attack more at the start says Ambati Rayudu (4:45)
RCB one win away from playoffs as they face struggling PBKS
Two wins in their last three games could ensure a top-two spot for Rajat Patidar's men
PBKS vs RCB - Ambati Rayudu - Shreyas Iyer needs to 'step up' against RCB (8:03)
Arshdeep calling Tilak 'andhera' is colourism and it is a problem, not banter
The BCCI, the IPL and the teams are supposed to check this and make the sport a more inclusive space
Dharamsala leaves Punjab Kings with two homes and no advantage
PBKS have had to fight the conditions in contrasting venues which has made adapting very difficult
IPL 2026 scenarios: eight teams still in contention with 11 games to go
CSK, KKR and DC will have to depend on other results going their way to qualify for the playoffs
What's gone wrong for PBKS? 'We haven't been able to handle the pressure,' says Haddin
PBKs have "lost their way with the bat," says Mitchell McClenaghan, while Abhinav Mukund feels holding back Yuzvendra Chahal's final over "cost them the game"
Tilak brings the calm to MI's chaotic chase
On a tricky pitch, MI needed 80 off the final six overs but Tilak lined up the slower balls and finished it off in style
McClenaghan: Jansen looks like he's down on pace (1:10)
Mukund: PBKS' reluctance to bowl Chahal vs lefties has hurt them (2:28)
Tilak Varma, Shardul Thakur hand PBKS fifth successive defeat
Jasprit Bumrah enjoys success in his first IPL game as MI captain
IPL 2026 McClenaghan PBKS look like they've lost their way with the bat (1:10)
Bumrah-led MI opt to bowl; PBKS pick Omarzai
Both Hardik and SKY were unavailable for MI, who are out of contention for the playoffs
IPL 2026 - why is use of spin on the decline in the IPL? (5:10)
Stats - Another big chase for MI in the season of 200-plus chases
His late onslaught helped MI pull off a record takedown in the final three overs
Free-falling PBKS in desperate need of points against MI
Punjab Kings were on top of the points table for the longest time; now they are clinging on to fourth place
IPL 2026 - Ambati Rayudu - Fear of failure has crept into PBKS camp (9:14)
Marco Jansen finding rhythm is crucial to PBKS' chances
The South African fast bowler has only six wickets in ten innings this season, and has been unusually expensive
Scenarios: Playoff race heats up with eight teams in contention
RCB, GT, SRH, PBKS, CSK, RR, DC and KKR are all in the running
Abhinav puts forward Chahal gamble that Punjab Kings might have missed
Spinner did not bowl a single over in the loss to DC
IPL 2026 - Abhinav -Difficult for captain to trust Chahal against two lefties (1:21)
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