By Devadyuti Das | Updated: May 19, 2026 9:03 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about Chennai Super Kings and their Playoffs qualifications chances in the IPL 2026 season after their 5-wicket loss to SRH in the last match.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's CSK are on brink of elimination from Playoffs race in IPL 2026 after their five-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Monday.
Chennai Super Kings have slipped to 6th place on Points Table with 12 points from 13 matches. They are trailing Rajasthan Royals on basis of their poor net run-rate.
Chennai Super Kings need to win their last league match against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
MS Dhoni is set to miss CSK's last league match vs Gujarat Titans on Thursday. Dhoni will not be travelling to Ahmedabad due to injury.
Chennai Super Kings need other results to go their way after winning match vs Gujarat Titans on Thursday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the Playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals need to lose both their remaining matches in IPL 2026 season against Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians if Chennai Super Kings can reach 14 points with win over Gujarat Titans.
Kolkata Knight Riders need to beat Delhi Capitals and lose to Mumbai Indians after Rajasthan Royals lose both their matches for Chennai Super Kings to qualify for IPL 2026 Playoffs.