India, May 21 -- Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets on Wednesday, further heating up the IPL 2026 playoffs race. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad have already qualified for the playoffs. There is only one more playoff berth left, with Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad fighting for it. Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super KIngs are also in contention, but they have outside mathematical chances.

RR need to defeat MI in their last match to guarantee qualification and is now fourth in the standings with 14 points in 13 games. If they beat MI, they will qualify regardless of other results. But if RR lose, then PBKS need to defeat Luckow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight...