{"id":25725,"date":"2026-05-07T12:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/?p=25725"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:22:12","slug":"ipl-2026-astrology-prediction-teams-that-will-qualify-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/ipl-2026-astrology-prediction-teams-that-will-qualify-playoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 Astrology Prediction: Teams that will qualify playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25725\" class=\"elementor elementor-25725\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e069ed1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e069ed1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ca13794\" data-id=\"1ca13794\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425ffbc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"425ffbc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/public\/talk-to-astrologer?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=web&#038;utm_campaign=ipl_2026_astrology_prediction\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/634203a0-469e-4e0e-9094-b39555eda422.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-25728\" alt=\"Landscape IPL 2026 astrology banner featuring the IPL trophy in the center surrounded by team logos with a glowing zodiac background inside a cricket stadium.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/634203a0-469e-4e0e-9094-b39555eda422.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/634203a0-469e-4e0e-9094-b39555eda422-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/634203a0-469e-4e0e-9094-b39555eda422-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/634203a0-469e-4e0e-9094-b39555eda422-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b3359ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b3359ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As we hit the mid-season mark of IPL 2026, the battle on the field is intensifying but for many fans the real drama is written in the stars. Astrologers and numerologists have been busy analyzing the birth charts of captains and the <strong>&#8220;foundation charts&#8221;<\/strong> of franchises to see who the planets are favoring this year<\/p><p>\u200bBased on the latest planetary transits of <strong>Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars<\/strong> during the &#8216;<em>April &#8211; May window&#8217;<\/em>, here are the teams predicted to reach the playoffs from an astrological perspective<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bf467a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bf467a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"justify\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/starstell.com\/horoscopes\/today-horoscope?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=ipl_2026_astrology_prediction\">Click here<\/a> to read your Free Horoscope!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57f0c0c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57f0c0c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>1. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) \u2013 The Solar Powerhouse<\/h4><p>\u200bSRH is currently the top astrological pick for 2026. The cosmic reason lies with their captain, <strong>Pat Cummins<\/strong>.<\/p><ul><li>\u200b<strong>The Dasha Alignment:<\/strong> Cummins (born May 8, 1993) is currently running a powerful <strong>Venus-Sun dasha<\/strong>. 1993 is considered a &#8220;high-energy&#8221; birth year for leadership in 2026.<\/li><li>\u200b<strong>The Verdict:<\/strong> With Venus providing luxury (victory) and the Sun providing authority, SRH is expected to dominate the league stage and safely qualify.<\/li><\/ul><h4>\u200b2. Punjab Kings (PBKS) \u2013 The Dark Horse Rises<\/h4><p>\u200bHistorically a struggling side, the stars have shifted for Punjab in 2026.<\/p><ul><li>\u200b<strong>Mercury &amp; Rahu Influence:<\/strong> Captain <strong>Shreyas Iyer<\/strong> is going through a <strong>Rahu-Mercury period<\/strong>. This specific alignment mirrors the conditions under which he previously achieved major career highs.<\/li><li>\u200b<strong>The Verdict:<\/strong> Astrologers suggest this is a &#8220;transformation&#8221; year for PBKS. The planetary energy points toward a high-pressure finish where they finally break their playoff jinx.<\/li><\/ul><h4>\u200b3. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) \u2013 Saturn\u2019s Stability<\/h4><p>\u200bCSK always seems to have a cosmic edge, and 2026 is no different.<\/p><ul><li>\u200b<strong>Saturn in Pisces:<\/strong> The movement of Saturn into Pisces favors disciplined, stable leadership. <strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad<\/strong> benefits from this &#8220;slow and steady&#8221; energy, which peak in May.<\/li><li>\u200b<strong>The Verdict:<\/strong> While they might not be the flashiest team in the first half, their Mercury placement suggests high clarity in decision-making during the crucial final weeks of May, making them a lock for the Top 4.<\/li><\/ul><h4>\u200b4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) \u2013 The Martian Fire<\/h4><p>\u200bAs the defending champions, RCB faces a tougher cosmic path this year, but their &#8220;Mars energy&#8221; remains potent.<\/p><ul><li>\u200b<strong>Numerology &amp; Mars:<\/strong> 2026 is a &#8220;Number 1&#8221; year (2+0+2+6 = 10 -&gt; 1), symbolizing dominance. RCB\u2019s chart shows strong <strong>Mars and Scorpio energy<\/strong>, which translates to aggressive, &#8220;do-or-die&#8221; performances.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u200b<strong>The Verdict:<\/strong> Despite some internal inconsistencies predicted for early May, the Jupiter trine for key players like <strong>Virat Kohli<\/strong> suggests they will squeeze into the qualifiers on sheer willpower.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6cf2b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6cf2b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Teams Facing a \"Retrograde\" Season<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7866fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7866fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Mumbai Indians (MI):<\/strong> While Hardik Pandya\u2019s Libra energy offers balance, astrologers warn of &#8220;synergy issues&#8221; where individual brilliance might not be enough to overcome conflicting planetary transits in the team&#8217;s foundation chart.<\/li><li>\u200b<strong>Gujarat Titans (GT):<\/strong> Shubman Gill (born 1999) faces a &#8220;cosmically tougher&#8221; year compared to the 1993-born captains. The stars suggest GT might start strong but fade during the knockout race.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c642bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c642bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u200bSummary Table: Astrological Outlook<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe7b8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfe7b8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Final Word: Whether it&#8217;s the alignment of the stars or the swing of the bat, IPL 2026 is shaping up to be a legendary season. Keep an eye on the Friday and Saturday matches in May astrologically, these are the days when &#8220;planetary shifts&#8221; will most likely cause major upsets in the points table!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5d4d70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5d4d70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/public\/talk-to-astrologer?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=web&#038;utm_campaign=ipl_2026_astrology_prediction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-07-130033.png\" title=\"Screenshot 2026-05-07 130033\" alt=\"Screenshot 2026-05-07 130033\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7d592f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a7d592f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"justify\"><em><strong>Want life guidance? 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