New Delhi, May 26 -- Punjab Kings became the first team to cement their spot in the Qualifier 1 after the Shreyas Iyer-led side defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in Jaipur on Monday. With this win, Punjab Kings finished their league stage with 19 points from 14 games and also secure a top-two finish. Mumbai Indians ended their league assignments at 16 points.

With Gujarat Titans ending their league assignments at 18 points, the only team who can match Punjab Kings at 19 points are Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Rajat Patidar-led side play Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday and a win for them would set a date with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.

In case RCB lose against LSG, Punjab Kings will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifi...