IPL 2026’s playoff race is heating up, with home advantage proving crucial. Top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are leveraging their home grounds to secure vital points. Meanwhile, teams in the bottom half are struggling significantly at home, making their playoff aspirations increasingly difficult as the league stage concludes.IPL 2026: Fortress factor — how home advantage is shaping playoff race
IPL 2026’s playoff race is heating up, with home advantage proving crucial. Top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are leveraging their home grounds to secure vital points. Meanwhile, teams in the bottom half are struggling significantly at home, making their playoff aspirations increasingly difficult as the league stage concludes.