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• The math of the playoffs can still be reversed

• RCB team may fall out

• The shocking equation is how

Royal Challengers Bangalore with 16 points IPL 2026 is at the top of the ranking. According to predictions, Bangalore’s place in the playoffs is almost 99% certain. However, the remaining 1% could be enough to knock a team out of the playoff race. So, let’s first find out how Bangalore can get out of the playoff race despite being at the top. After 59 league matches, the top four teams are Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings who are ranked first, second, third and fourth respectively.

Bangalore have played 12 matches. The team’s remaining two matches are against Punjab and Hyderabad, who are ranked fourth and third respectively in the points table. If Bangalore lose both their remaining matches, it will obviously benefit Hyderabad and Punjab. A loss in both matches will leave Bangalore with just 16 points.

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Punjab and Hyderabad must win their remaining two matches

On the other hand, Punjab and Hyderabad have played 12 matches each. Hyderabad has 14 points and Punjab has 13 points. From here, Hyderabad can reach 18 points by winning both their remaining matches and Punjab can reach 17 points by winning both their matches. Bangalore, who will lose both their remaining matches, will be restricted to 16 points.

Gujarat should also win their remaining two matches

Top-ranked Gujarat also need to win their remaining two matches. Gujarat currently have 16 points from 12 matches. The team has to play their last two matches against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. If they win both the matches, Gujarat will reach 20 points.

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Rajasthan Royals should win all the three matches

In this scenario, Bangalore will move to the third position with 16 points. Now, Rajasthan Royals can win the rest of the match. The team is fifth with 12 points with six wins from 11 matches. The team has three matches to play against Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. If they win all three matches, Rajasthan will have 18 points and will finish fourth, leaving RCB with 16 points of the playoffs will drop out of the race. Is this shocking equation really going to happen? Fans have started thinking about it now. Because cricket is a game where anything can happen.