IPL 2026 playoff race

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have surged to the top of the IPL 2026 standings following a heart-stopping last-ball win over the Mumbai Indians.

Krunal Pandya's gritty 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's late-game heroics ensured RCB successfully chased down 167 in Raipur.

The defeat marks a historic low for the Mumbai Indians, who have now been officially eliminated from playoff contention for the sixth consecutive season.

As the tournament enters its final week, RCB has emerged as the clear favorite with a nearly 95% probability of qualifying for the knockout stages.