Delhi: 60 matches have been played in IPL 2026 and no team has got the playoff ticket yet. After the exit of Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians, 8 teams remain in the race, because Delhi. Today the 61st match of the tournament is to be played in Dharamshala, where the teams of Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face each other.

This match is very important for PBKS, because it has not tasted victory in the last 5 matches. In today’s match, many teams would want RCB to defeat Punjab, so that they can remain in the race for the playoffs. Let us understand from the playoff equation which teams will suffer losses due to Punjab’s victory?

Punjab’s victory will cause loss to these teams

If the team led by Shreyas Iyer defeats RCB in today’s match, it will get 15 points. In such a situation, the hopes of Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders of going to the playoffs may be dashed.

These two teams can score only a maximum of 14 and 15 points, which may not be enough to go to the playoffs.

RCB and GT have 16-16 points, so two of the top-4 teams are almost confirmed. If RCB defeats Punjab Kings. So along with DC and KKR, CSK will also have chances of reaching the playoffs. Chennai Super Kings have 12 points after 12 matches, they can reach 16 points by winning their last two league matches. However, to reach there, CSK will first have to defeat strong teams like SRH and GT.

Position of SRH and RR on the points table

Hyderabad team is currently at third position with 14 points, it can reach maximum 18 points.

If Hyderabad gets one more win, then its playoff ticket will be confirmed. Rajasthan Royals also have 12 points like CSK, but their net run rate is better than that, that is why RR is at fifth position. Rajasthan still has 3 matches left.