IPL 2026: playoff picture set — Gujarat Titans top the table; Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala, final on May 31 in Ahmedabad

With the IPL 2026 league stage wrapped up, the playoff picture is clear. Gujarat Titans finished on top of the table while Chennai Super Kings were knocked out of the race. Qualifier 1 will be played in Dharamshala on May 26.

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IPL 2026: playoff picture set — Gujarat Titans top the table; Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala, final on May 31 in Ahmedabad — The IPL 2026 playoff drama begins (representative image).

New Delhi, May 23. The thrill of the IPL 2026 league stage peaked and paused, and the stage is now set for the playoff battle. After the final round of matches, the four teams heading into the playoffs have been confirmed.

Gujarat Titans on top

Gujarat Titans claimed first place on the points table on the back of a superb campaign. Beating Chennai Super Kings in a decisive contest, GT not only firmed up their spot but also knocked CSK out of the playoff race.

The playoff schedule

Qualifier 1 will be played on May 26 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala, where the top two sides face off. The Eliminator and Qualifier 2 follow. The grand final will be played on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The race for the title

The four sides in the top four are now just a few steps from the trophy. The week ahead promises plenty of drama for cricket fans, with every match now a do-or-die affair. Dharamshala's scenic backdrop and Ahmedabad's vast stadium are ready to make this season's climax memorable.

Source: IPL playoffs coverage

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