IPL 2026 Playoffs picture after PBKS vs MI: What every team needs to qualify — Updated points table

During the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, the Shreyas Iyer-led side faced its fifth successive defeat of the campaign. They started their event with six consecutive victories but dipped in the business end. 

As of May 15, 2026, only the Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are officially eliminated from the tournament. However, no team has confirmed qualification in the competition. Eight out of the ten franchises have a chance to get the ‘Q’ besides their names.

Where do all 10 teams stand? Updated points table & net run rate after Match 58

After 58 encounters of the IPL 2026, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is at the top of the points table with eight victories in 12 games at a blistering net run rate of +1.053. They are followed by the Gujarat Titans (GT), who are at the second rank with the same points for an NRR of +0.551.

Meanwhile, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is in the third position of the table with seven victories at a stable NRR of +0.331. On the other hand, Punjab has dropped to fourth position with six wins and one washed-out result.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who began the competition with three successive defeats, are on a three-match winning streak and are in fifth position on the points table. They will have a chance to burst into the top if they beat LSG in Lucknow on May 15.

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The Rajasthan Royals are in the sixth position of the table with six wins out of 11 clashes, while the Delhi Capitals (DC) stand in the seventh position with a NRR of -0.993.

Updated IPL 2026 points table after PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 clash

Which teams have qualified, which are eliminated & which are still in the hunt?

No team has officially qualified for the playoffs of the event. But Punjab’s defeat against Mumbai has made it easier for a few sides. Bengaluru and Gujarat are almost confirmed for the top four spots. They also have an 81% chance of finishing among the top two, while the Shubman Gill-led side will have a 74% of that aspect. The Indian ODI captain has been fantastic in his leadership skills.

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Punjab’s top-two qualification chance has dropped to 8% after its defeat. The result has also helped the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side get boosted with a 45% chance of getting into the top four, which is better than PBKS’s 42% and RR’s 41%.

Hyderabad won’t have much of an issue either, as the Pat Cummins-led side is 72% confirmed of getting into the top four. KKR and DC have a stiff task in this hand, while MI and LSG are already out of the playoff race. However, they will have the chance to spoil a few parties.

Remaining fixtures that will decide the final four— Every scenario explained

The Rajat Patidar-led side will need another win to secure the top-four spot, with 18 points being a safer number compared to 16. If they can beat both SRH and PBKS in their last two games, they will qualify among the top two with 20 points. The same goes for the Gujarat Titans, who will, however, not love to drop the next clash against KKR, which could take out their chance to be among the top two.

The Pat Cummins-led side will also need at least two more points, if not four, to make the playoffs, with their net run rate being in their favor. The interesting story will be for Chennai Super Kings, who can go up to 18 points. If the five-time champions need SRH and LSG in their next two games and GT lose to KKR, along with RCB’s win over SRH, then the GT vs CSK clash could be a thrilling game for the top two finish.

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However, Chennai can make it into the top four, even with two wins in three games. PBKS lose one of their two games, and RR don’t earn more than one win in three games.

On the flip of the coin, the Royals will have the same equation as CSK. The tough part will be for Punjab, who will now need to win both of their last two games to ensure the top four and expect a chance to be among the top if RCB and GT lose both fixtures. 

KKR can still qualify with three wins in their last three home games as they can reach a maximum of 17 points, which may be enough for qualification. DC can get up to the maximum of 14 points, which could be enough if several results fall in their place.