New Delhi, May 14 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 match in Raipur on Wednesday to further strengthen their case for the playoffs. The win took RCB back to first place, and they now have 16 points from 12 matches.

It is the same number of points as of Gujarat Titans (GT), with only the Net Run Rate (NRR) separating the two teams. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, remained in eighth place with nine points from 11 matches, with their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs now looking slim.

Even if KKR win their remaining three matches, they will only get to 15 points, which may not be enough in what has been a very competitive season.

The three-time ch...