New Delhi, May 11 -- Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a spot of bother as far as their IPL 2026 playoff hopes are concerned. The Axar Patel-led side began their IPL 2026 campaign on a confident note, winning three out of their first five matches. However, their fortunes have taken a wrong turn as the IPL 2020 finalists find themselves in eighth place with eight points from 11 matches.

With other teams like Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) catching up with the rest of the top-half teams in the IPL 2026 standings, it goes without saying that Delhi Capitals have to win each of their remaining matches.

As Delhi Capitals gear up to face Punjab Kings on Monday, let's take a look at their IPL playoff scenarios.

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