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The IPL 2026 league stage is reaching its thrilling climax as three teams have already qualified for the playoffs: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (18 points), Gujarat Titans (16 points), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (16 points).

Five teams are battling it out for the final playoff spot as Punjab Kings (13 points from 13 matches), Rajasthan Royals (12 points from 12), Chennai Super Kings (12 points from 13), Delhi Capitals (12 points from 13), and Kolkata Knight Riders (11 points from 12) are in contention.

PBKS is currently fourth, after a lackluster run of form. The trio of RR, CSK, and DC are on their heels, while NRR will be a key figure in the anticipated fracas. KKR still harbors slim mathematical hopes.

In the days to come, several key games are to be played, which will determine who is in the top three for the playoffs. The potential for high-stakes encounters can't be ruled out with intense finishes of the quality that fans can expect from one of the IPL seasons in recent memory.