After nearly two months of high-octane and intense action, the four teams of IPL 2026 playoffs have been decided. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans, SunRisers Hyderabad and the Rajasthan Royals are the last four team standing, emerging triumphant after almost eight weeks of fierce battles. While the RCB and the Titans have two opportunities to make it to the final, it’s the Royals and the SunRisers that face a massive task. Nevertheless, it promises to be a thrilling final week of the 19th season.
IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and the SunRisers Hyderabad aim for their second title
The Royal Challengers, who are the defending champions, have finished the league stage at the top of the points table with some very strong performances. Nevertheless, one of their five defeats have come to the Gujarat Titans, whose solid bowling unit troubled the reigning champions. But the Royal Challengers will back themselves to put their best foot forward when they meet the Titans. The Titans will be equally up for the challenge and have an in-form Top 3 along with the pace spearheads in Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada. But Titans’ one of the five defeats have also come against the Royal Challengers.
As for The Eliminator, the SunRisers Hyderabad and the Rajasthan Royals will face one another in Mullanpur on May 27, Wednesday. The Royals sealed the final playoffs spot after beating the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The SunRisers will take confidence from beating the Royals twice in the league stage. Nevertheless, Pat Cummins and co. will be vary of the Royals, who are coming off not only beating the Mumbai Indians but also due to their gun bowling unit. Both teams also have a brittle batting line-up; hence, the side which bowls best is likely to win.
IPL 2026 Playoffs Live Streaming Qualifier 1
When and where to watch Qualifier 1 in India?
The Qualifier 1 between GT and RCB will take place in India at 7:30 PM IST. Fans in India can watch the match on JioHotstar app and website.
When and where to watch Qualifier 1 in UK?
The Qualifier 1 between GT and RCB will take place as per UK time at 3:00 PM BST. For viewers across UK, the match will be streamed live on Prime Video.
When and where to watch Qualifier 1 in US?
The Qualifier 1 between GT and RCB will take place as per EST Time at 10:00 AM. Fans in USA can watch on on YuppTV OTT platform.
IPL 2026 Playoffs Live Streaming Eliminator
When and where to watch Eliminator in India?
The Eliminator clash between SRH and RR will take place in India at 7:30 PM IST. Fans in India can watch the match on JioHotstar app and website.
When and where to watch Eliminator in UK?
The Eliminator clash between SRH and RR will take place as per UK time at 3:00 PM BST. For viewers across UK, the match will be streamed live on Prime Video.
When and where to watch Eliminator in US?
The Eliminator clash between SRH and RR will take place as per EST Time at 10:00 AM. Fans in USA can watch on on YuppTV OTT platform.
