IPL 2026: List of all teams qualified for playoffs
The top 4 teams will qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
The race for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League 2026 has entered its final stage as all the teams are toiling hard to finish in the top four of the points table. As per the format, only the top four teams in the points table will book a berth in the playoffs, while the remaining six teams will be eliminated.
Moreover, the teams in the top two positions will have a big advantage as they will get two opportunities to bag a berth in the final. The winner of Qualifier 1 will be the first finalist, while the losing team can reach the final by winning Qualifier 2.
Teams finishing in third and fourth places will have to win the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 to play in the summit clash. Some teams have been eliminated from the playoff race, while a few others have secured their place in the top four. Below is the list of all teams that have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Teams who have booked a berth in the IPL 2026 playoffs
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB became the first team to seal a spot in the playoffs. Rajat Patidar & Co. defeated Punjab Kings by 23 runs in a high-scoring game on May 17. Bengaluru posted 222/4 in the first innings and restricted Punjab to 199/8.
The victory helped RCB earn 18 points and bag a berth in the playoffs. With 9 wins and 4 defeats in 13 games, RCB take the top spot in the points table.
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) became the second team to book a berth in the playoffs by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the 63rd match on May 18. SRH chased down a 181-run target by five wickets to snatch a playoffs berth. It was their eighth victory across 13 games.
3. Gujarat Titans
SRH’s victory over CSK also opened the doors for the Gujarat Titans‘ entry into the playoffs. The Shubman Gill & Co. have one more game to play. They have won eight and lost five of 13 games, which gives them 16 points.
4. Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs of IPL 2026. RR had to win their last match of the league stage against MI to book a berth in the top four. They defeated MI by 30 runs, defending their 205-run total. They will now clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator.
Who was the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs?
RCB became the first team to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2026.
Which teams have qualified for the playoffs in IPL 2026?
RCB, GT, SRH, and RR have qualified for the playoffs in IPL 2026.
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