IPL 2026: Top 2 Qualification Scenarios for RCB, GT & SRH
The top two teams in points table will get two opportunities to reach IPL 2026 final
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached its climax as a few more games are left in the league stage. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have booked berths in the playoffs.
One more team will qualify for the playoffs in the upcoming games. While a few teams are battling for the fourth spot in the points table, there is an internal fight among RCB, GT, and SRH to finish in the top two positions.
The top two teams in the points table get two opportunities to reach the final, which is a big advantage. Below, let us take a glance at the complete top two qualification scenario for RCB, GT, and SRH.
Qualification scenario for the top two positions in the points table
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB take the top position in the points table with 18 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.065. They have one more game left in the league stage, which is against SRH. If RCB win the encounter, they will finish at the top position in the points table with 20 points.
If they lose by a big margin, they might drop to third position, depending upon their Net Run Rate. Moreover, RCB can also retain their top position despite a defeat against SRH, but it needs to be by a less margin.
2. Gujarat Titans
The Shubman Gill & Co. are currently placed in the second spot in the points table with 18 points and an NRR of +0.695. They have already booked their berth in top two after the win against Chennai Super Kings, and will be featuring in the Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on May 26.
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH are placed in the third spot with 16 points and an NRR of +0.350. If they outplay RCB with a decent margin, they can jump to the first or second spot in the points table. With a victory, they will also have 18 points like GT and RCB. Here’s the scenario for SRH.
- If SRH score 250 batting first, they need to win by 90 runs against RCB.
- If SRH score 200, they need to win by 87 runs.
- If SRH are chasing 200+, they need to win in around 11.2 overs.
How can RCB finish in the top spot in the points table?
RCB can finish in the top spot in the points table by defeating SRH in their next match.
How can SRH finish in the top two spots in the points table?
SRH can finish in the top spot if they defeat RCB by a big margin in their next game.
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Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.