List Of IPL 2026 Qualified Teams

List Of IPL 2026 Qualified Teams: IPL 2026 playoffs race is now at its peak with the league coming close to an end. As many as three teams have already made their presence felt in the playoffs following victory in the 63rd match of the season, but the fight for the last slot in the playoffs continues to be tough. Sunrisers Hyderabad took the third spot in the playoffs list after beating Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets in Chennai.

List of IPL 2026 Qualified Teams

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore Become First Team to Qualify

Royal Challengers Bangalore became the first team to qualify for the playoffs of IPL 2026. They qualified for the playoffs on May 17 by winning against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. RCB have had an impressive season this year, with nine wins from thirteen games played till date.

RCB IPL 2026 Performance

Matches Played: 13

Wins: 9

Points: 18

Net Run Rate: +1.06

Their outstanding Net Run Rate ranks as the best among all IPL teams at present. The next game for Royal Challengers Bangalore is their last league game against Sunrisers Hyderabad which will be played on May 22 at Hyderabad.
Even if RCB loses this match, they are still very likely to qualify in top two positions.

2. Gujarat Titans Book Their IPL 2026 Playoff Ticket

Gujarat Titans qualified as the second team from the list of IPL 2026 Qualified Teams following the loss of Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gujarat Titans have been consistent throughout the tournament and are in contention for top two spots at present.

Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Record

Matches Played: 13

Wins: 8

Points: 16

Net Run Rate: +0.40

Gujarat Titans are set to take on Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on May 21 in their last league game.
The coming game will be very crucial for them since a loss will have a great effect on their prospects of finishing among the top two teams.

3. Sunrisers Hyderabad Qualify for IPL 2026 Playoffs

Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the playoffs after beating Chennai Super Kings in an exciting chase in M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. They managed to score 181 runs and win the game by 5 wickets, thus registering their eighth win in the season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Stats

Matches Played: 13

Wins: 8

Points: 16

Net Run Rate: +0.35

Sunrisers Hyderabad will next play against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 22 in Hyderabad. Winning this match will improve the odds of SRH achieving a top-two position in the points table.

IPL 2026 Playoffs Battle: Struggle for the Fourth Position Heating Up

Whereas three teams have secured their playoff positions, the battle for the last one is wide open.
The Punjab Kings are now occupying the fourth position in the points table with 13 points, but have just one league game left to play.

On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals have been keeping themselves alive in the tournament with 12 points from 12 games, and two games left to play.

Teams Still in Contention for Final Playoff Spot

Punjab Kings

Rajasthan Royals

Chennai Super Kings

Delhi Capitals

Kolkata Knight Riders

Chennai Super Kings also have 12 points from 13 matches, while Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders mathematically remain in the race.