Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, finishing at the top of the points table and looking every bit like strong contenders to retain their crown. But history suggests that finishing first may not necessarily guarantee title success in the Indian Premier League. Instead, an intriguing playoff statistic points towards Gujarat Titans as the team most likely to lift the trophy this season.
RCB, GT and Sunrisers Hyderabad all concluded the league stage with 18 points, although RCB secured the top spot due to a superior net run rate. Meanwhile, the battle for the final playoff
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