Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock and pace-bowling all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa were on Tuesday ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season due to injuries. Already eliminated from the playoff race, Mumbai Indians have two matches left this season -- against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Wednesday and Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. De Kock has been ruled out with a tendon injury in his left wrist, which he sustained ahead of MI's home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bawa, meanwhile, suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb during MI's previous match against Punjab Kings. De Kock played three matches this season after beginning his campaign with an unbeaten 112 against Punjab Kings on April 16. He last featured against Chennai Super Kings on April 23 before missing the SRH clash after being hit on the wrist during practice. Bawa made three appearances for MI this season. "Both Quinton and Raj Bawa will continue their rehab in their respective homes, with support
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
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
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
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
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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
RR are currently sixth on the table and can return to the top four with a win over LSG in their crucial IPL 2026 clash in Jaipur on Tuesday
With three playoff spots still undecided, every game has become crucial, especially for RR, who are currently placed sixth in the standings
Rajasthan Royals have played 50 matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, winning 28 and losing 21, while one game ended without a result
The venue, home to IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, has emerged as the frontrunner after months of discussions involving Cricket Australia, the BCCI, and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association
Rajasthan-based Manav Suthar has also received his maiden national call-up for the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan, starting June 6
Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, while Gujarat Titans also confirmed qualification for the top four
CSK also dropped down to sixth spot in the table with 12 points from 13 matches. However, they still have an outside chance to finish in the top four with just 14 points
CSK, with the loss, not only need to win their final game against GT to keep their playoff hopes alive, but will also need many other results to go their way
CSK can spring the surprise return of MS Dhoni in the SRH game to strengthen their death-overs batting
Both SRH and CSK will need to win two full points today to stay ahead in the race to the playoffs
The Tests are expected to take place after the conclusion of the Lanka Premier League, which ends on August 9
DC, with the win, have also jumped back to seventh spot on the points table with 12 points from 13 matches