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Check Updated IPL 2026 Points Table: The race for the IPL 2026 playoffs is getting more intense with every passing game, and Sunday delivered two crucial results that significantly changed the points table. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the standings after a thrilling last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in Raipur.
Earlier in the day, Chennai Super Kings continued their winning momentum with an impressive win against Lucknow Super Giants at Chepauk.
With these results, both Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have officially been knocked out of the playoff race.
RCB Move To The Top Of IPL 2026 Points Table
RCB held their nerve in a nail-biting contest against Mumbai Indians and secured a dramatic win on the final ball of the match. The victory helped Bengaluru overtake Sunrisers Hyderabad and claim the number one spot on the points table.
The defending champions now have 14 points from 11 matches and look well on track for playoff qualification. Their balanced performances with both bat and ball have made them one of the strongest teams this season.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Shines With The Ball
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar played a major role in RCB’s victory with a sensational four-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians.
With this performance, Bhuvneshwar became the leading wicket-taker of IPL 2026, picking up 21 wickets in just 11 matches. His consistency in the powerplay and death overs has been crucial for Bengaluru this season.
CSK Continue Winning Run
Chennai Super Kings strengthened their playoff hopes with another important victory over Lucknow Super Giants.
The win marked CSK’s sixth victory of the season and their third consecutive triumph, helping them move into the top five of the standings. Their experienced squad appears to be peaking at the right time in the tournament.
Latest IPL 2026 Updated Points Table (After RCB vs MI)
CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +1.103 | 14 | WLLWW ▼ |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.737 | 14 | WLWWW ▼ |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.228 | 14 | WWWWL ▼ |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1.571 | 13 | LLLWW ▼ |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.185 | 12 | WWWLW ▼ |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.082 | 12 | LLWLW ▼ |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -0.169 | 9 | WWWWL ▼ |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -1.154 | 8 | LLWLL ▼ |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians - E | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | -0.585 | 6 | LWLLL ▼ |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants - E | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | -0.907 | 6 | LWLLL ▼ |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 11-May-2026, 10:03 AM | |||||||||
Playoff Battle Gets More Competitive
As IPL 2026 enters its final stage, the battle for playoff qualification is becoming increasingly competitive. RCB, SRH, and GT currently lead the standings, while teams like CSK, RR, and PBKS are still fighting for a strong finish in the top four.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals will need near-perfect performances in their remaining matches to stay alive in the playoff race.
With every match now carrying huge importance, fans can expect more thrilling contests in the coming days of IPL 2026.
Also Read: RCB vs MI IPL 2026 Highlights: Bengaluru Beat Mumbai in Last-Ball Thriller
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