The IPL 2026 season is reaching its climax, with the final week of league matches set to begin. Only one team has officially secured a spot in the playoffs, while two teams have already been knocked out of contention.
This leaves seven teams battling for the remaining top-four places, with just eight league matches left to play.
CSK Host Crucial Match Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Chennai Super Kings will play Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This will be Chennai Super Kings’ final home league game on Monday. Both teams are contenders for a top-four finish.
Rajasthan Royals Aim to Revive Playoff Hopes
Rajasthan Royals will be looking to bounce back after three consecutive defeats when they host Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur on Tuesday. Lucknow Super Giants have already been eliminated. Kolkata Knight Riders face Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on Wednesday; Mumbai Indians have also been eliminated.
Final Week Double-Header
- On Thursday, Chennai Super Kings will travel to face Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
- On Friday, Sunrisers Hyderabad host Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the only team already qualified.
- Punjab Kings play Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Saturday.
A double-header on Sunday will conclude the league stage. Mumbai Indians will host Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium. Kolkata Knight Riders will then take on Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens in the final league match of the season.