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IPL 2026 Points Table: The playoff race in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 took another dramatic turn after Lucknow Super Giants defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets on Friday. The loss has dealt a major blow to CSK’s hopes of securing a playoff berth in IPL 2026.
With this defeat, Chennai Super Kings slipped to sixth place in the standings after suffering a significant hit to their Net Run Rate (NRR). Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals moved above CSK into fifth place despite having the same number of points.
Although Lucknow Super Giants secured an impressive win, they remain at the bottom of the table and are virtually out of the playoff race.
IPL 2026 Updated Points Table After LSG vs CSK
CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +1.053 | 16 | WWLLW ▼ |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.551 | 16 | WWWWW ▼ |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.331 | 14 | LWLWW ▼ |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +0.355 | 13 | LLLLL ▼ |
| 5 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.082 | 12 | LLWLW ▼ |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +0.027 | 12 | LWWWL ▼ |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.993 | 10 | WLLWL ▼ |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | -0.198 | 9 | LWWWW ▼ |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians - E | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | -0.504 | 8 | WLLWL ▼ |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants - E | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | -0.701 | 8 | WLWLL ▼ |
| 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 16-May-2026, 08:28 AM | |||||||||
Major Talking Points After LSG vs CSK
CSK Suffer Big Setback
Chennai Super Kings entered the match with hopes of moving into the top four, but the heavy defeat pushed them down to sixth place. Their NRR dropped sharply to +0.027, which could hurt them later in the playoff race.
Rajasthan Royals Benefit
Rajasthan Royals climbed to fifth despite not playing, thanks to their superior NRR over CSK. The playoff battle between the mid-table teams is becoming tighter with every match.
LSG Register Consolation Victory
Lucknow Super Giants finally returned to winning ways with a dominant performance. However, despite the win, they remain rooted at the bottom of the table and are almost out of playoff contention.
RCB and GT Continue at the Top
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans continue to dominate the standings with 16 points each and remain favorites for a top-two finish.
Conclusion
The LSG vs CSK clash has significantly reshaped the IPL 2026 points table. Chennai Super Kings now face immense pressure in their remaining matches, while Rajasthan Royals have gained momentum in the playoff race. With the competition getting tighter, fans can expect more twists and intense battles in the coming days of the tournament.
Also Read: LSG vs CSK IPL 2026 Highlights: Lucknow Beat Chennai by 7 Wickets
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