India, May 19 -- SunRisers Hyderabad have stormed into the IPL 2026 playoffs, while also taking Gujarat Titans with them as they beat the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk on May 18, Monday. Having suffered their seventh loss of the season, the Super Kings' playoff chances look more and more bleak. Nevertheless, it is worth explaining whether or not can the Super Kings qualify for the playoffs.

Can the Chennai Super Kings still qualify for the playoffs?

Having now lost to the SunRisers, the maximum the five-time champions can accumulate is 14 points and their focus will be defeating the Titans in Ahmedabad. Even with 14 points, the Yellow Army can go through to the playoffs if the Rajast...