🔴 Breaking News: PBKS & KKR Eliminated from Playoffs! IPL 2026 Qualified and Eliminated Teams List

The league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has concluded, and the points table has taken its final shape. After a long and intense battle, the tournament is now clearly divided into two halves—the ‘Qualified Teams’ who have secured their spots in the final four, and the ‘Eliminated Teams’ whose journey has ended for this season.

Today, we will discuss the complete list of these two groups and the final standings of the teams.

Qualified Teams (The Playoffs)

After showcasing excellent performances throughout the league stage, these four teams have secured their tickets to the playoffs:

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): RCB finished at the top of the table (1st place) with 18 points from 14 matches (9 wins) and a superior Net Run Rate of +0.783. They have qualified directly for Qualifier 1.
2. Gujarat Titans (GT): Also finishing with 18 points (9 wins), GT secured the 2nd spot with a Net Run Rate of +0.695. They will face RCB in Qualifier 1.
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): With 18 points but a lower Net Run Rate (+0.524), SRH finished in 3rd place. They will head to the Eliminator match.
4. Rajasthan Royals (RR): RR clinched the final playoff spot by finishing 4th with 16 points (8 wins) and a Net Run Rate of +0.189. They will face SRH in the Eliminator.

Eliminated Teams

The following six teams failed to qualify for the playoffs and have been eliminated from the IPL 2026 race:

1. Punjab Kings (PBKS): Despite a strong fight, they finished 5th with 15 points.
2. Delhi Capitals (DC): Finished the season in 6th place with 14 points.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): With 13 points, KKR finished 7th and are out of contention.
4. Chennai Super Kings (CSK): A disappointing season for the champions, finishing 8th with 12 points.
5. Mumbai Indians (MI): Finished 9th with 8 points.
6. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Finished at the bottom of the table (10th place) with 8 points.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which four teams have qualified for the IPL 2026 Playoffs?

The qualified teams are Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Who will play in Qualifier 1?

The top two teams, RCB and GT, will face off in Qualifier 1.

Did CSK and MI qualify for the playoffs?

No, both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians were eliminated during the league stage as they failed to secure enough points.

Conclusion

The IPL 2026 league stage was full of excitement, drama, and nail-biting finishes. The top four teams have proven their mettle and now move to the knockout stage to fight for the trophy. For the eliminated teams, it is back to the drawing board to prepare for the next season. Now, all eyes are on the knockout matches. Which team will lift the IPL 2026 trophy?