OMGSACHIN: Photos: Sachin Tendulkar In Action During a Training Session

Photos: Sachin Tendulkar In Action During a Training Session | Jaipur May 18,2012

CRICBUZZ :The IPL is reaching the closing stages. With 67 matches played, the race for the play-offs has intensified. The Delhi Daredevils and the Kolkata Knight Riders have already secured qualification for the play-offs. The battle is on for the remaining two spots with five teams vying for the a spot in the final four. Defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals are the teams hoping to secure the final two positions in the play-offs.

Mumbai stand the best chance of qualifying for the play-offs. In 15 matches that they have played, they have a total of 18 points with nine wins. Their last league game is against the Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur on the 20th, the final day of the league matches.

- For Mumbai to ensure that their final game against Rajasthan is inconsequential, Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals should lose their remaining matches.
- If either RCB or KXIP win their last match and Rajasthan win against Deccan, Mumbai's final match to be a virtual knock-out.