Sunrisers Hyderabad - (Source: AFP)Sunrisers Hyderabad’s five-game winning streak came to an end after a 7-wicket defeat against KKR. The first loss in six games has now got the fans worried about SRH’s qualification scenario for IPL 2026 playoffs and how they can ensure a top-four finish.With the defeat, SRH, who had the chance to go on top of the table, now dropped to third on the points table. Interestingly, the 1st, 2nd and 4th placed teams have 12 points, but SRH are 3rd because of their net run-rate, which is now +0.644.SRH still have minimum of four matches left in IPL 2026, and this article will shed light on their IPL 2026 qualification scenario and how they can finish in the top 2.SRH IPL 2026 Playoffs Qualification Scenario ExplainedHow Can SRH Finish In Top 2?Thankfully for Sunrisers Hyderabad, they are placed fourth on the table. Now, for the Men in Orange to finish in the top four, they first need to win all their remaining games. Interestingly, SRH’s next three out of four matches are against PBKS, GT, and RCB, who are placed 1st, 5th and 2nd respectively on the points table.If SRH manages to beat all these three teams, then too they can easily finish in top-two. SRH, at max, can finish at 20 points. For them to finish in top 2, they want Punjab Kings to lose two more matches or either RCB and RR to lose two matches.How Can SRH Finish At 3rd or 4th on the table?For SRH to finish at 3rd or fourth, they can achieve it by losing a couple of games as well. In case, SRH fail to beat PBKS or RCB, then they must ensure that they beat CSK and GT. With that, SRH can finish the season with 16 points, which, as history suggests, fair points at which teams usually progress further placed 4th on the table.How Can SRH Finish Qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs?With 4 wins: With four wins, there is no doubt over their qualification and looking at their fixtures, then they would top the table with 20 points in IPL 2026.With 3 Wins: With three wins, SRH will have a maximum of 18 points and then too they would comfortably qualify for the qualifier 1. However, topping the table is doubtful.With 2 or fewer wins: With two or fewer wins, things would get tough for SRH as they would have to rely on other teams.Also Read: "Loyal Since Indus Valley": Sunil Narine Given 'GOAT' Status After Big KKR MilestoneWhat are SRH's remaining games of IPL 2026?SRH's IPL 2026 remaining scheduleMatch no.SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTeamsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDate & TimeSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column 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Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTalking about the recently concluded match, Sunrisers Hyderabad, batting first, put 159 runs on the board. In reply, KKR completed the run-chase in the 19th over with seven wickets in hand.Also Read: Rovman Powell Puts His Life At Risk To Pull Off A Worldie Catch
