RR, CSK, PBKS, KKR and DC fight for final spot
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The IPL playoff race has entered its most unforgiving stretch and Chennai Super Kings are finding themselves in that familiar, nerve-shredding position of needing results to fall their way. The top four teams at the end of the 14-game league stage qualify ...
With defending champions RCB already through, seven teams are still in contention for the remaining three playoff spots in IPL 2026
With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 playoffs race heating up, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are battling it out for a fourth place finish. Read to find out why CSK are above RR in the points table despite having the same wins,
Chennai Super Kings Playoff Scenario: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can still qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs despite their recent 5-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Chepauk. However, the defeat has left them with no safety net,
There is now a world where PBKS could win both their remaining games and still miss the playoffs – an indication of how wide-open the playoff race has become.
The Chennai Super Kings could have entered the top four of the IPL 2026 points table had they defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad on a slow Chepauk surface. However, the loss has dealt a massive blow to their playoff hopes.
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IPL 2026: CSK sign former RR pacer as Khaleel Ahmed replacement
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have brought in former Rajasthan Royals (RR) fast bowler Kuldip Yadav as an injury replacement for Khaleel Ahmed.
Piyush Chawla reckoned that Chennai Super Kings have a decent chance to break into the top four as their three-match winning streak has given them the necessary momentum in the race for the playoffs.