IPL 2026: List of teams eliminated from playoffs race

The top four teams in the points table will qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2026.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is witnessing a battle among 10 teams for the title, and the race for the playoffs has become intense. As per the format, only the top four teams in the points table after the conclusion of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs.

The remaining six teams will be eliminated from the tournament. While the top two teams in the table will get two opportunities to reach the final, the 3rd and 4th-placed teams will have to win two consecutive games (Eliminator and Qualifier 2) to become the finalists. A few teams have been eliminated from the playoffs race and below are their names.

Teams eliminated from the playoffs race in IPL 2026

1. Lucknow Super Giants

The Rishabh Pant & Co. became the first team to be eliminated from the playoffs. On Sunday (May 10), Lucknow lost to Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium, failing to defend their 203-run total.

The defeat pushed LSG out of the playoffs race. They have already lost eight games out of 11 and are placed in the last spot in the points table.

2. Mumbai Indians

The Hardik Pandya & Co. struggled to win games since the start despite having a star-studded squad. In a close-fought encounter against RCB on May 10, Mumbai Indians lost by two wickets.

They piled up 166/7 in the first innings and despite a brilliant bowling effort, they could not manage a victory. After the defeat, they became the second team to be eliminated from the playoffs of IPL 2026.

3. Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings became the third team to get eliminated from IPL 2026. They lost to Gujarat Titans by 89 runs in the must-win clash, which put curtains on their campaign. They ended the league stage on seventh spot with six wins and eight losses.

4. Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals got eliminated from the IPL 2026 after Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants in their last league game. For DC to stay in contention, they needed LSG to beat PBKS. However, the Shreyas Iyer-led side came up with a magical performance, winning the clash by 7 wickets.

5. Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders made a dismal start to the tournament, losing five games in a row. However, they later won back-to-back matches to make a comeback in the tournament. They had a narrow chance to qualify for the playoffs, but Rajasthan Royals’ victory against Mumbai Indians ended their hopes.

6. Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings were the most dominant team in the first half, winning six games in a row. They also retained top spot in the points table at the start. However, they faced a big setback in the second phase, losing six games in a row. They won their last match against LSG but eventually lost their playoffs berth to Rajasthan Royals. Punjab won seven games and lost six out of 14 (one no result).

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