Can LSG qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs after defeat to MI?

LSG suffered a six-wicket defeat to MI, their 7th loss in 9 IPL 2026 matches. LSG sit at the bottom of the points table and must win all remaining five league games, while simultaneously improving their current NRR of -1.076. Meanwhile, CSK, DC, KKR, and MI remain in a tight mid-table playoff battle, keeping the qualification race wide open.