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IPL Playoff spot will be decided by NRR : The IPL 2026 season has been very exciting, where despite 59 matches being played, four teams for the playoffs have not been decided. At the same time, even after reaching 16 points, the teams’ places are not confirmed. In such a situation, the importance of net run rate increases, due to which the final picture of the playoffs will be clear.

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Actually, till the 59th match of the 19th season of IPL, there are still six teams in the race for the playoffs. In which table topper Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans have 16-16 points. At the same time, Sunrisers Hyderabad has 14 points. Punjab Kings have 13 points and Chennai Super Kings have 12 points. All these teams have played 12-12 matches so far. At the same time, Rajasthan Royals, which has played 11 matches, has 12 points.

In the history of the league, teams that reach 16 points have been considered qualified for the playoffs. However, this time there seems to be a possibility of a total of 5 teams reaching 16 points. Interestingly, except table topper RCB, there is not much difference in the net run rate of the other five teams. Which can change completely with a win or loss. From which it is clear that along with victory, these teams will also have to keep in mind the net run rate.

Points table position after 59 matches in IPL 2026

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