IPL playoffs scenario: How Kolkata Knight Riders can still seal 4th spot

Kolkata Knight Riders continued their impressive resurgence in IPL 2026 after defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets on Wednesday, May 20 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After starting their campaign without a win in their first six matches, the three-time champions have now won six of their last seven games. KKR vs MI: Highlights […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad says CSK will return as ‘much more stronger unit’ as IPL 2026 playoff hopes fade

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said he was “still proud of the boys” despite CSK suffering a five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Monday.The defeat saw SRH chase down 181 in 19 overs through Ishan Kishan’s 70 off 47 balls and Heinrich Klaasen’s 47. The result also confirmed SRH’s qualification for the […]

IPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenarios: With 12 matches to go, PBKS slump to 43.8% as GT and RCB tighten playoff grip

With 12 games remaining in the league stage, LSG and MI are already out of contention for the playoffs. GT and RCB have almost qualified while SRH would have to do really badly from here on not to make the playoffs. CSK and RR have a roughly even chance of ending up among the top […]

RCB IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: Royal Challengers Bengaluru still in control despite Lucknow setback | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playoff hopes remain strong despite a recent loss, holding a solid third place with 12 points. While their Net Run Rate offers a crucial advantage, top-order batting instability is a growing concern. One more win could secure their spot, but avoiding a late collapse against tough upcoming opponents is vital for a […]