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Gujarat Titans Beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, But Qualification Puzzle Remains
Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, IPL 2026 Playoffs Scenario: Gujarat Titans have played 12 matches and have reached the top spot in the points table with 16 points, but despite this, they have not secured a place in the final four.
56th IPL 2026 match took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium of Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad with an impressive difference of 82 runs. Following this successful victory, Gujarat Titans gained the first position in IPL 2026 Points Table but didn't qualify for the playoffs yet. They've played 12 matches, won 8, and are leading the table with 16 points.
As a rule, 16 points give access to the playoffs, but this year, the Gujarat Titans have failed to become the finalists. There are many other contenders in the race to the playoffs like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, and Rajasthan Royals. It could be difficult for Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders to reach their goal.
Looking at the equation, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings each have three matches remaining. If these two teams win all their matches, they can reach the playoffs. Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore also have three matches remaining, while Sunrisers Hyderabad has two.
