# Sunrisers beat Phoenix, eliminating three teams from playoff race

Sunrisers secured a victory against Phoenix, a result that mathematically ended the playoff hopes of three other sides in the competition. The win reshapes the standings, confirming Sunrisers' own progression while narrowing the field.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cwylw8w8zg3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:56:10 GMT