Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Standings IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians’ chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs suffered a significant setback following an eight-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings in Match 44 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Batting first, Mumbai posted 159, but Chennai chased down the target comfortably, led by an unbeaten half-century from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to complete a season double over their rivals.
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Mumbai Indians now have four points from nine games and can reach a maximum of 14 points if they win all their remaining five matches. While qualification with 14 points is possible, it typically requires favourable results from other teams.
The five-time champions no longer control their qualification scenario and must depend on multiple outcomes. They will also need a significant improvement in net run rate, which is currently among the lowest in the league.
At present, Punjab Kings lead the table with 13 points, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, all on 12 points.
For Mumbai to remain in contention, at least two to three of these teams will need to lose multiple matches, ensuring that no more than four teams cross the 14-point mark.
Mumbai Indians’ remaining fixtures are against Lucknow Super Giants (May 4), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (May 10), Punjab Kings (May 14), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 20) and Rajasthan Royals (May 24).
A defeat in their next match would end their playoff chances mathematically.
Mumbai Indians will need a perfect run in the remaining matches, along with favourable results elsewhere, to stay in contention for a top-four finish.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | NRR | PTS |
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| 1 | PBKS | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1.043 | 13 |
| 2 | RCB | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1.420 | 12 |
| 3 | SRH | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.832 | 12 |
| 4 | RR | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0.510 | 12 |
| 5 | GT | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | -0.192 | 10 |
| 6 | CSK | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0.005 | 8 |
| 7 | DC | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | -0.895 | 8 |
| 8 | KKR | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | -0.751 | 5 |
| 9 | MI | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | -0.803 | 4 |
| 10 | LSG | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | -1.106 | 4 |
