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Aditya Kaushik is a journalist, specialising in sports beat. His passion for the game is evident in his writing as he brings a deep understanding and enthusiasm to his reporting. Aditya’s work offers a unique perspective on the world of sports, providing fans with insightful analysis and engaging stories.
Both DC and KKR will be looking to end their IPL 2026 season on a high with a win in Kolkata
KKR's qualification fate is not entirely in their hands, as they need Rajasthan Royals to lose against Mumbai Indians earlier in the day to stay in contention
Iyer came out to bat in a tough situation when PBKS were reduced to 22 for 2 in the 197-run chase set by LSG before scoring his ton to help his team win the game
PBKS' win means the Delhi Capitals (DC) have officially become the fourth team to be knocked out of the playoffs race
If PBKS lose their last game against LSG, they will finish with just 13 points and stand eliminated from the playoffs race
Marsh has been in exceptional form for LSG despite a slow season for the franchise, as the batter amassed 563 runs at an exceptional strike rate of 163.19 in 13 matches
If PBKS lose to LSG, they will be eliminated from the playoffs race despite starting their season with a seven-game unbeaten run
LSG will have the chance to avoid the wooden spoon finish if they beat PBKS by a big margin in Lucknow
Pep, in his time as City's manager, won 20 major trophies, establishing the club as one of Europe's powerhouses
Despite the loss, RCB will finish at the top of the points table courtesy of their superior net run rate and will face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the qualifiers
RCB's highest successful chase in the tournament is 230, which came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) back in IPL 2025
Defending champions RCB will be looking to finish as table-toppers with a win over SRH today in Hyderabad
With just one open spot for the playoffs left, every game has become crucial, especially for KKR, who are currently placed eighth in the standings
KKR are currently sitting eighth on the table with just 11 points but are still in contention for a top-four finish if they win their next two games
Kolkata Knight Riders have played an impressive 100 encounters at Eden Gardens, winning 56 matches and ending up on the losing side 42 times over the years. Two matches ended in a no-contest
The win has also pushed RR ahead in the race to the playoffs as they now just need to win their last game against Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 24 to finish in the top four
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants through its app and website
RR, who are sitting fifth on the table with 12 points from 12 matches, have the best chance to book their place in the final four out of the five teams still in contention
Riyan earlier missed out on the May 9 clash against GT, where RR lost the game by 77 runs
Rajasthan-based Manav Suthar has also received his maiden national call-up for the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan, starting June 6