IPL 2026 Qualification Scenarios: RCB take crucial step forward; KKR’s fate out of their hands

Two wins in Raipur rounding off their home fixtures have put RCB in good stead going into the final leg of the league phase. If they beat PBKS on Sunday, they will get to 18 points that assure them of a playoff spot. If they lose to PBKS, they could still get knocked out on NRR even if they beat SRH in the last match, as CSK, RR and GT could tie them with them on 18 points and PBKS reach 19. They can even go through with two defeats should other results come their way, but that will most likely deprive them of a top-two finish.