Kolkata: The answer to why IPL (IPL 2026) is considered the best franchise league in the world makes one thing clear. Although 67 matches of the tournament have been played, not all the teams in the playoffs have been decided yet. But on Friday, Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore After the match, it was decided which two teams will play in the Qualifier 1.

The top two teams in the league table play in Qualifier 1. Even if that team loses a match, they get an extra chance to reach the final as per the rules. So all teams want to play in Qualifier 1. This season too, several teams were in the race to finish in the top two. Despite getting 18 points last year, Gujarat Titans couldn’t finish in the top two. This year, however, that is the case of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Titans, Sunrisers and RCB all won nine matches to finish the group stage with 18 points, but RCB and Titans made it to Qualifier 1 on the back of good net run rates. On Tuesday, they will meet in Qualifier 1 at the Drishtinandan Stadium in Dharamshala.

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On the other hand, Sunrisers, who finished third despite defeating RCB by a big margin, will take on the eliminator at Mullanpur the next day. However, Pat Cummins’ opponent is yet to be decided. KKR, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals are still in the fight for the last IPL playoff spot. At the weekend, that will be known after three group stage matches in two days.

However, the Royals’ fate in the playoff race rests in their own hands. They will reach the playoffs if they beat Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Even if Punjab Kings win, they will have to look forward to the Rajasthan match. KKR will also keep an extra eye on that same match. Both Punjab Kings and KKR can reach a maximum of 15 points. So to reach the play-offs, they have to wait for Rajasthan to lose by a maximum of 16 points. If Rajasthan lose but Punjab win will take them to the playoffs, but in case of KKR then they will have to win the match by a big margin to topple Punjab.

Delhi Capitals can also reach the playoffs. However, they are the most difficult of these four teams. Capital franchise to reach playoffs KKRThey have to win their own matches against, as well as Royals and Punjab Kings also have to expect to lose. So all in all needless to say come to the last lagna IPL’s playoff run is in full swing.