Which teams are out of IPL 2026 playoffs contention? Updated list of teams eliminated from Indian Premier League

The league stage of the Indian Premier League 2026 season is approaching its business end as teams are now competing fiercely for a spot in the playoff round.

Teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are comfortably placed at the top half of the table and are among the favourites to make it to the next round.

On the other hand, mid-table teams like Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders are fighting hard to secure their playoff spot.

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are currently running the risk of facing early elimination from the league stage.

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Which teams are out of IPL 2026 playoff contention?

As of May 10, after the first match of the Sunday double-header, none of the teams has been formally eliminated from the IPL 2026 league stage, however, MI and LSG are at maximum risk of exiting. LSG lost their 11th match of the season against CSK and will be formally eliminated, alongside MI if RCB beat MI in the second match of the day.

LSG and MI's losses on the same day mean the two teams can not reach more than 12 points this season, while RCB's win will make them the fourth team this season to register more than 12 points.

KKR are in a slightly better position than the bottom teams; however, they too cannot afford to lose any more after going winless in their first 6 games.

IPL 2026: Points table and standings

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