IPL 2026 Playoff Race Heats Up as GT Near Qualification, MI and LSG Eliminated
As of May 13, 2026, no team has officially qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs yet, though Gujarat Titans (GT) are exceptionally close. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been officially eliminated from contention.
Frontrunners: RCB, GT, SRH, and PBKS are currently the top four teams.
Top Contender: Gujarat Titans (GT) have a 99.6% chance of qualification, per Times of India.
Tight Race: Eight teams are still fighting for the four spots, with 14-15 matches left in the league stage.
Eliminated: MI and LSG failed to make the cut after losing 8 matches each.