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Which teams are out of IPL 2026 playoffs contention? Updated list of teams eliminated from Indian Premier League
TL;DR
As the IPL 2026 season nears its conclusion, teams like Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are at risk of elimination from playoff contention. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Rajasthan Royals are in strong positions to advance.
Key points
- Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants risk early elimination
- Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Rajasthan Royals are favorites
- Mid-table teams are fighting for playoff spots
The league stage of the Indian Premier League 2026 season is approaching its business end as teams are now competing fiercely for a spot in the playoff round.
Teams like Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals are comfortably placed at the top half of the table and are among the favourites to make it to the next round.
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On the other hand, mid-table teams like Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders are fighting hard to secure their playoff spot.
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are currently running the risk of facing early elimination from the league stage.
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Which teams are out of IPL 2026 playoff contention?
As of May 4, none of the teams have been formally eliminated from the IPL 2026 league stage, however, MI and LSG are at maximum risk of exiting. Neither of the two teams can afford one more loss this season.
KKR are in a slightly better position compared to the bottom teams, however, they too cannot afford lose any more after going winless in their first 6 games.
Chances of elimination:
- LSG: 90%
- MI: 80%
- KKR: 75%
- DC: 60%
- CSK: 50%
- GT: 30%
- RR: 30%
- SRH: 30%
- RCB: 10%
- PBKS: 5%
IPL 2026: Points table and standings
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | N/R | NRR | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +0.855 | 13 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | +1.420 | 12 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +0.644 | 12 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +0.510 | 12 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 10 |
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Q&A
Which teams are eliminated from IPL 2026 playoffs?
Currently, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are at risk of elimination from the IPL 2026 playoffs.
What teams are favorites to make the IPL 2026 playoffs?
Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Rajasthan Royals are among the favorites to reach the IPL 2026 playoffs.
How are mid-table teams performing in IPL 2026?
Mid-table teams like Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders are competing hard to secure their playoff spots.
