3 spots sealed, 1 left with five teams fighting for the IPL 2026 playoffs spot. With Rajasthan Royals chasing down a 221-run target to beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets, they remain alive in the race. All they need to do is beat Mumbai Indians on May 24 and the spot is theirs, as RR are the only side that can reach the 16-point mark. RR can also reach the playoffs with 14 points if a set of results goes their way.
Rajasthan Royals currently occupy 4th spot with 14 points and a net run rate of 0.083.
Can RR still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs?
The simple answer is yes. The team can still qualify for the playoffs. RR have to beat Mumbai Indians on Sunday to seal the deal. If RR win their last game in Mumbai, no other team still in the playoff race, can catch them.
If RR win 1 match: Rajasthan qualify for the playoffs with 16 points from 14 matches.
If RR lose last match: Highly unlikely, but there is a way. If PBKS lose to LSG, KKR lose at least one of their last games, and CSK lose to GT, RR and DC will be tied on 14 points each. In that case, net run rate will be the tie-breaker. RR already have a better NRR of 0.083, while KKR have -0.038.
RR vs LSG, as it happened
Rajasthan Royals had to depend on their 15-year-old star kid, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He smashed 93 off just 38 balls after scoring a 23-ball 50. That all but ended Lucknow Super Giants’ hopes. He added a century stand with Dhruv Jurel in a chase of 221. In the end, Jurel finished things off with a 38-ball 53.
Earlier, Lucknow posted 220/5, with Mitchell Marsh hammering a 57-ball 96 and Josh Inglis hitting a 29-ball 60. While Rishabh Pant scored 23-ball 35, LSG fell short by at least 20 runs of the par score in Jaipur.
RR remaining IPL 2026 fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | MI vs RR | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
IPL 2026 points table
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