Ashwin picks teams for IPL 2026 playoffs; names 5 contenders for 4th spot

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has picked teams for IPL 2026 playoffs. He said that Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will advance to the knockouts. He added that five teams (SunRisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings) will compete for the fourth spot.