NEW DELHI: (Jun 1) Royal Challengers Bengaluru looked the part in another supremely successful campaign, Gujarat Titans maintained their remarkable play-off consistency while the underwhelming performance of IPL biggies Mumbai Indians and laggards Lucknow Super Giants set off the transition for the next season even before the curtains came down on the 2026 edition.
Anyone can beat anyone in T20 cricket and that reflected in the competitive nature of the league with play-off spots decided on the final day of the league stage.
RCB, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad had already qualified before the last day of the league stage but a resurgent Rajasthan Royals joined them as the fourth team in the play-offs with a win over Mumbai Indians on May 24. Royals knocked an up and down Punjab Kings out of the competition on the concluding day. ( PTI )
