Delhi Capitals’ season has gone from bad to worse as the Axar Patel-led side suffered an embarrassing 8-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings. Delhi registered their sixth defeat of the season and are placed 7th on the table.
The 2020 IPL finalists have just 8 points in 10 matches, heavily denting their IPL 2026 playoff qualification chances. Now, the fans are worried whether Delhi Capitals are out of the tournament or still alive in the race to enter the playoffs.
Therefore, this article will shed light on the Delhi Capitals’ qualification scenario for the IPL 2026 playoffs against defeat vs Chennai Super Kings.
If the Delhi Capitals went on to win their remaining four matches, then they will finish with 16 points. With those many points under their belt, the Axar Patel-led side will easily qualify for the playoffs.
What if DC Win Next Three Matches?
Delhi Capitals have played 10 matches and have 8 points. From now on, Delhi Capitals can afford to lose a solitary match; otherwise, they will be eliminated from the tournament. If DC win their next three matches and lose a solitary match, then they will finish with a maximum of 14 points.
At present, Rajasthan Royals are 4th on the table with 12 points. The Capitals need to pray that the fourth placed team, be it GT, RR or CSK, finishes at 12 points. In that scenario, Delhi Capitals can qualify for the playoffs with 14 points.
Now, if the Delhi Capitals suffer two defeats from here, then they will finish with 12 points. In that scenario, they need to pray for the fourth-placed team to have 12 points, and they have a better net-run rate than the 4th placed team.
Therefore, to conclude, DC should look to win all four games and at max, they can only afford to lose one more match in this tournament to stay alive in IPL 2026.
What are Delhi Capitals’ remaining games of IPL 2026?
Delhi Capitals have four matches remaining in IPL 2026. They have two matches left to play at home. The Axar Patel-led side will next host Kolkata Knight Riders at home on May 8. They will then travel to Dharamshala to lock horns against Punjab Kings.
DC's last home match will be against Rajasthan Royals on May 20, followed by their last league stage match against KKR in the reverse fixture on May 24, which is also the last league-stage match of IPL 2026.
Match no.
Teams
Date & Time
Venue
51
DC vs KKR
May 8, 7:30 PM
Delhi
55
DC vs PBKS
May 11, 7:30 PM
Dharamshala
62
DC vs RR
May 20, 7:30 PM
Delhi
70
DC vs KKR
May 24, 7:30 PM
Kolkata
Talking about the recently concluded match, DC, batting first, put 155 runs on the board. In reply, CSK chased down the total with 8 wickets in hand and 15 balls in hand.
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Axar Patel for Delhi Capitals - (Source:AFP)
