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6 teams are contenders to reach top-2. (Photo- PTI)

IPL 2026 Top 2 Finish Scenario: The league stage of IPL 2026 has now reached its final phase. Along with the race for the playoffs, the battle to finish in the top-2 has become even more interesting. The teams that make it to the top-2 get two chances to reach the finals, which is why every team is trying their best to achieve this target. Currently, 6 teams are contenders to finish in the top-2. But every match of these teams is going to be very important.

6 teams contenders to reach top-2

Currently, the teams of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings are in the race to finish in the top-2. Teams may need at least 18 points to reach the top-2. Of these, SRH's position is considered to be the strongest, but PBKS and RCB are also in good form. At the same time, GT and RR also have every chance to be in the top-2. But the path for CSK is the most difficult.

Let us tell you, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is currently at the top of the table. They have 14 points with 7 wins in 11 matches. In such a situation, SRH can reach 18 points by registering 2 wins in the remaining 3 matches. At the same time, Punjab Kings is in second place with 13 points in 10 matches. In such a situation, if they get 3 wins in the remaining 4 matches, they will reach 19 points, which will be enough to finish in the top-2. Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans also have to register 3 wins each in their remaining 4 matches to reach 18 points.

The biggest challenge for Chennai Super Kings

Even though Chennai Super Kings is in the race for top-2, it is very difficult for them to reach there. Actually, Chennai Super Kings have currently secured 10 points with 5 wins in 10 matches. In such a situation, to reach 18 points, he will have to win the remaining four matches. The good thing is that they have won 5 of the last 7 matches. In such a situation, if she continues her good form, she can reach the top-2.

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