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• RCB’s strong entry into the playoffs
• Square in 7 teams for 3 spots
• Which team will beat the bet?

Indian Premier League 2026 has now reached a crucial and exciting stage. There are only 8 matches left in the league stage. Yet only one team qualified for the playoffs. Royal Challengers Bangalore are at the top of the table with 18 points after winning 9 out of 13 matches. RCB became the first team to book their place in the playoffs. Now for the remaining three seats, a fierce fight is being seen among 7 teams. Points table math is changing after every match. This will make it important to see which teams will qualify in the playoff race.

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Which team will beat the bet?

Gujarat Titans – The Gujarat Titans (GT) team is currently in a strong position. Gujarat will become the second team to qualify for the playoffs if they win their last match against Chennai Super Kings. Besides, if Sunrisers Hyderabad beat CSK or Lucknow Super Giants beat Rajasthan Royals, GT will qualify without playing a single match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad – If Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeat Chennai Super Kings, they will clear their path to the playoffs. However, if they lose the match against Chennai, they will have to win the match against RCB. Net run rate can be important in such situations.

Chennai Super Kings – For Chennai Super Kings (CSK) now every match is ‘do or die’. CSK will have to win against both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. Even after 16 points, their fate will depend on other teams’ results and net run rate.

Rajasthan Royals – Despite the loss against Delhi, Rajasthan Royals remain in the playoff race. If they win both their remaining matches, they will reach 16 points. However, if CSK and SRH also reach 16 points, the decision will depend on net run rate.

Kolkata Knight Riders – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still alive in the playoff race after their win over Gujarat Titans. Even if KKR wins both the remaining matches, they can reach a maximum of 15 points. But, they also have to maintain their net run rate.

Punjab Kings – Punjab Kings (PBKS) are now in trouble due to sixes of defeat. Punjab, who were once considered strong contenders for the playoffs, now have to win their last match at any cost. Besides, one has to hope that other teams lose their matches.

Delhi Capitals – Delhi Capitals (DC)’s win has given a new twist to the playoff race, but their situation looks tough right now. Delhi can only reach a maximum of 14 points. Their poor net run rate could change their playoff equation.

With RCB qualifying, the pressure on all the teams has increased tremendously. Some teams have their fate in their own hands, while others have to wait for the results of other matches. These next 8 matches will define the playoff picture. So it will be important to see which teams will win the IPL tournament which is full of uncertainty.

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