It's not just almost because it's 100%. SRH is the third team to officially exit the season after CSK and RR as expected. Many predicted MI would follow them in the initial stage, but they reversed their form excellently.
7 remaining teams are fighting for the top 4 spots now and it looks like RCB, MI, Punjab and GT will most probably end up claiming them. Let's see what happens.
MI, RCB, GT These three teams will ensure an 80% confirmed playoff spot, but it is not certain which of the four and five teams will qualify. If RCB wins today's match, they will move to the top of the points table. Delhi Capitals initially surprised everyone by winning their first four matches, but later on, Delhi Capitals could not maintain their performance. If Delhi Capitals continue to lose like they are losing now, they will not be able to secure the playoffs.
The three teams you mentioned here have performed quite well this season and they have a very strong position in terms of points, so it can definitely be said that these three teams will ensure the next round. There is a lot of discussion about which team will ensure the semi-finals as the fourth team and many people are expressing different opinions. If we go to LSG, including Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, all the teams have good chances so far. The remaining few matches will mainly depend on these few matches to decide which team will play the semi-finals from the fourth position. Now, among the three teams mentioned first, it cannot be said in advance that which team will be in the first position, which team will be in the second position or which team will be in the third position. Basically, each team will try to be in the first and second positions in the points table because according to the rules of IPL, the teams in the first and second positions will get a chance in the semi-finals even if they lose one match. Therefore, the first and second positions in the points table are very important.