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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table saw a major shake-up after Rajasthan Royals (RR) handed Punjab Kings (PBKS) their first defeat of the season in a thrilling high-scoring contest at the New Chandigarh Stadium.
Rajasthan Royals chased down a massive target of 223 runs with remarkable confidence and won the match by six wickets with four balls remaining. The victory was powered by a stunning opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, followed by a blazing unbeaten half-century from Donovan Ferreira.
While PBKS still remain at the top of the table, RR have climbed into the top three after this crucial win.
PBKS vs RR Match Highlights
Punjab Kings entered the game unbeaten and looked strong after posting a huge total of 222 runs. However, Rajasthan Royals produced one of the best run chases of the season.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal gave RR a flying start.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his sensational form and moved to the top of the Orange Cap standings.
- Donovan Ferreira smashed an unbeaten 52 off just 26 balls to finish the chase in style.
The result ended PBKS unbeaten streak and gave Rajasthan an important boost in Net Run Rate as well.
IPL 2026 Updated Points Table After PBKS vs RR Match
CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Indian Premier League (IPL 2026)
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1.043 | 13 | LWWWW ▼ |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.919 | 12 | WWLWW ▼ |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.617 | 12 | WLWLL ▼ |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.815 | 10 | WWWWL ▼ |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.475 | 8 | WLLWW ▼ |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.121 | 6 | LWLWW ▼ |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.060 | 6 | LLLWL ▼ |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -0.751 | 5 | WWLLL ▼ |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.736 | 4 | LWLLL ▼ |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1.106 | 4 | LLLLL ▼ |
| 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 29-Apr-2026, 10:34 AM | |||||||||
What This Means for the Playoff Race
Punjab Kings remain at the summit despite the defeat, but the competition at the top is now getting tighter. RCB and RR are level on 12 points, while SRH are not far behind with 10 points.
With the tournament entering a crucial phase, every match from here onward could significantly impact playoff qualification.
IPL 2026 Orange Cap Update
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s brilliant knock helped him overtake SRH opener Abhishek Sharma to become the new Orange Cap holder. The race for the leading run-scorer is becoming one of the biggest talking points of IPL 2026.
Final Thoughts
Rajasthan Royals stunning chase against Punjab Kings has added more excitement to IPL 2026. PBKS may still be on top, but RR’s rise to third has intensified the battle for the top four spots. Fans can expect more twists in the coming matches as teams fight for playoff positions.
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