IPL 2026 Points Table: Latest Team Standings, Net Run Rate & Playoff Race
Get the latest IPL 2026 points table with live team standings, wins, losses, Net Run Rate (NRR), and the playoff race. Updated after every match, this page shows you exactly where your favourite team stands in the Indian Premier League 2026 — who’s leading, who’s fighting for the playoffs, and who needs a miracle. Bookmark this page for the most accurate IPL 2026 standings.
Last Updated: April 13, 2026
🏆 IPL 2026 Points Table — Current Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +1.450 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +0.637 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +0.885 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | +0.420 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.150 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -0.120 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.350 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.580 |
| 9 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.700 |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.910 |
Legend: P = Played | W = Won | L = Lost | NR = No Result | Pts = Points | NRR = Net Run Rate
📊 Points Table Explained
How Are IPL Points Calculated?
- Win: 2 points
- Loss: 0 points
- No Result / Tie: 1 point each
- Tiebreaker: Net Run Rate (NRR)
What is Net Run Rate (NRR)?
Net Run Rate is the difference between the average runs scored per over and average runs conceded per over across all matches played. A higher NRR means a team is winning matches convincingly or losing by small margins.
Formula:
NRR = (Total runs scored ÷ Total overs faced)
- (Total runs conceded ÷ Total overs bowled)
🎯 IPL 2026 Playoff Race: Who Qualifies?
The top 4 teams at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs.
| Playoff Stage | Teams | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | 1st vs 2nd | May 26, 2026 |
| Eliminator | 3rd vs 4th | May 27, 2026 |
| Qualifier 2 | Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator | May 29, 2026 |
| Final | Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 | May 31, 2026 |
Current Playoff Scenario (April 13):
- ✅ Strong Position: RR, PBKS, RCB
- ⚠️ Fighting: DC, GT, SRH
- ❌ Struggling: LSG, MI, CSK, KKR
With 10+ matches still to play for each team, the race is wide open.
📈 Team-by-Team Analysis
🥇 1. Rajasthan Royals (RR) — LEADING THE PACK
- Record: 4 wins in 4 matches
- Key Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (200 runs, 4 matches)
- Captain: Sanju Samson
- Status: Only undefeated team in IPL 2026
- Playoff Chance: 🟢 Excellent
🥈 2. Punjab Kings (PBKS) — SOLID CONTENDERS
- Record: 3 wins, 1 no result
- Key Player: Shreyas Iyer (187 runs)
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Status: Dark horse with strong bowling
- Playoff Chance: 🟢 Very High
🥉 3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) — DEFENDING CHAMPIONS
- Record: 3 wins, 1 loss
- Key Player: Rajat Patidar (195 runs)
- Captain: Rajat Patidar
- Status: In good form, chasing title defence
- Playoff Chance: 🟢 High
4. Delhi Capitals (DC) — STEADY
- Record: 2 wins, 1 loss, 1 no result
- Captain: Axar Patel
- Key Player: KL Rahul
- Status: Consistent but needs momentum
- Playoff Chance: 🟡 Moderate
5. Gujarat Titans (GT) — BATTLING
- Record: 2 wins, 2 losses
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Key Player: Prasidh Krishna (10 wickets)
- Status: Needs consistent wins
- Playoff Chance: 🟡 Moderate
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) — INCONSISTENT
- Record: 2 wins, 2 losses
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Key Player: Heinrich Klaasen (184 runs)
- Status: Batting firing, bowling leaking
- Playoff Chance: 🟡 Moderate
7. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) — DISAPPOINTING
- Record: 1 win, 3 losses
- Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Status: Needs major turnaround
- Playoff Chance: 🔴 Difficult
8. Mumbai Indians (MI) — UNDER PRESSURE
- Record: 1 win, 3 losses
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Concern: Rohit’s injury, Bumrah wicketless
- Status: 5-time champions struggling
- Playoff Chance: 🔴 Difficult
9. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) — STRUGGLING
- Record: 1 win, 3 losses
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Status: Auction decisions backfiring
- Playoff Chance: 🔴 Very Difficult
10. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — BOTTOM OF TABLE
- Record: 1 win, 3 losses
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer (absent, suspended)
- Status: Poor NRR hurting their chances
- Playoff Chance: 🔴 Critical
🏆 IPL 2026 Orange Cap & Purple Cap Leaders
🟠 Orange Cap (Most Runs)
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 200 | 50.00 |
| 2 | Rajat Patidar | RCB | 195 | 65.00 |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 184 | 46.00 |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 187 | 62.33 |
| 5 | Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 165 | 41.25 |
🟣 Purple Cap (Most Wickets)
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 10 | 15.20 |
| 2 | Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 9 | 12.66 |
| 3 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 8 | 19.62 |
| 4 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 8 | 17.50 |
| 5 | Vyshak Vijaykumar | PBKS | 7 | 18.00 |
For full Orange Cap & Purple Cap standings, check our IPL 2026 Orange Cap page and Purple Cap page (coming soon).
📊 Interesting Points Table Stats
Unbeaten Teams:
- Rajasthan Royals (4/4 wins) 🏆
Most Improved:
- Punjab Kings — from 9th in IPL 2025 to 2nd now
Biggest Underachievers:
- Mumbai Indians (8th) — Despite star-studded squad
- Chennai Super Kings (9th) — Struggling post-auction
Key Stat:
- 9 of 10 teams are within 6 points of each other — anything can happen!
🔮 Playoff Predictions Based on Current Form
Based on current form and NRR trends, our predicted top 4:
| Predicted Rank | Team | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | Unbeaten, Sooryavanshi leading |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, strong bowling |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Defending champions with depth |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals | Consistent performances |
Note: These predictions are based on current form. IPL can change direction quickly!
❓ IPL 2026 Points Table — FAQs
Q1. Who is leading the IPL 2026 points table? Rajasthan Royals are leading the IPL 2026 points table with 4 wins in 4 matches and 8 points.
Q2. How many teams qualify for IPL playoffs? The top 4 teams at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs.
Q3. What happens if two teams have equal points? If two teams have equal points, the team with the higher Net Run Rate (NRR) takes the higher position.
Q4. How many points for a win in IPL? A team gets 2 points for a win, 0 for a loss, and 1 point each for a no result or tie.
Q5. Who has the highest NRR in IPL 2026? Rajasthan Royals currently have the highest NRR of +1.450.
Q6. When are the IPL 2026 playoffs? The IPL 2026 playoffs begin on May 26, 2026, with the Final on May 31, 2026.
Q7. Which team has qualified for playoffs in IPL 2026? No team has officially qualified yet. All 10 teams are still in contention with 10+ matches remaining each.
🔗 Related Pages
- IPL 2026 Schedule — Complete match fixtures
- IPL 2026 Live Scores — Today’s match updates
- IPL 2026 Match Reports — All IPL 2026 articles
This page is updated after every IPL 2026 match. Bookmark Khel Updates 24 for the latest team standings, Net Run Rate, and playoff race updates.
Last Updated: April 13, 2026 (After Match 20: RCB vs MI)
Disclaimer: Standings are based on official IPL data. NRR figures are approximate and may vary slightly. We update the table within 30 minutes of match completion.