7 teams, 4 spots, and a nail-biting sprint to the finish line. Let's dive into the playoff scenario for each contender.
Gujarat Titans
Played: 11 | Points: 16 | NRR: +0.793
Next: DC (A), LSG (H), CSK (H)
The Gujarat Titans have one foot in the playoffs after a dramatic win at Wankhede. Just one more victory and they’re officially in! But if they stumble in all three remaining matches, the door’s open for five other teams to leapfrog them. The good news? Their last two games are at home, where they’ve been nearly unbeatable.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Played: 11 | Points: 16 | NRR: +0.482
Next: LSG (A), SRH (H), KKR (H)
RCB fans, breathe easy-one more win and your team is playoff-bound. Even if they stall at 16 points, a bit of luck with other results could still see them through. But don’t pop the confetti yet: a top-two finish isn’t guaranteed unless they keep piling on wins, since three teams could still hit 20 points.
Punjab Kings
Played: 11 | Points: 15 | NRR: +0.376
Next: DC (H), MI (H), RR (A)
Punjab are also in the hot seat! Two wins from their next three games and they’re set for the playoffs. Sweep all three, and they’ll have a great chance of finishing in the top two. But if they slip, they’ll be scoreboard-watching and hoping for a miracle. With two clashes against top-five rivals, every ball counts for PBKS.
Mumbai Indians
Played: 12 | Points: 14 | NRR: +1.156
Next: PBKS (A), DC (H)
Mumbai’s fate is in their own hands: win both remaining matches, and they’re through. Drop both, and it’s curtains. If they win one and lose one, they’ll need some help from other teams. Their net run rate is the best in the league, so if it comes to a tiebreaker, MI could sneak in.
Delhi Capitals
Played: 11 | Points: 13 | NRR: +0.362
Next: PBKS (A), GT (H), MI (A)
DC got a lucky break with a washout, but now it’s crunch time. To keep their hopes alive, they need to win all three remaining matches. Even if they win 2, their fate could rest on other results, as a traffic jam at 17 points is possible. With just one win in their last five, DC need a turnaround-fast.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Played: 11 | Points: 11 | NRR: +0.249
Next: CSK (H), SRH (A), RCB (A)
KKR are walking a tightrope. Realistically, they must win out to reach 17 and stay in the hunt, but even then, net run rate and other teams’ results could spoil their party. It’s a long shot, but in the IPL, you can never say never!
Lucknow Super Giants
Played: 11 | Points: 10 | NRR: -0.469
Next: RCB (H), GT (A), SRH (H)
For LSG, they need to win all their remaining games and hope other results go their way. One more loss, and it’s game over. They need a massive turnaround - big wins in all 3 remaining games to boost their net run rate.
So, that's the playoff picture! The margins are razor-thin, the stakes sky-high. Who will rise, who will fall? We'll keep bringing you the latest.
