The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season continues to intensify as teams push hard in the league stage. After the recent match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the points table has seen subtle but important shifts, even though the overall standings remain unchanged.
In Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals delivered yet another dominant performance, comfortably defeating RCB with two overs to spare. Despite the result, both teams held onto their positions in the table, while RR further solidified their place at the top.
Rajasthan Royals Extend Dominant Unbeaten Streak
Rajasthan Royals remain the team to beat this season. With four wins from four matches, they sit firmly at the top with 8 points and a remarkable net run rate of +2.055. Their consistency and dominance have made them early title favorites.
Punjab Kings Maintain Strong Position in Top Two
Punjab Kings continue to stay in second place with 5 points from 3 matches. Their mix of wins and a no-result has kept them ahead of several top teams, and their healthy net run rate of +0.637 reflects their strong start.
RCB and Delhi Capitals Locked in Tight Mid-Table Battle
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals are closely matched, both on 4 points. RCB hold third place due to a superior net run rate (+1.231), while DC trail just behind at +0.811. The competition between these two sides is shaping up to be one of the season’s most exciting battles.
Mid-Table Chaos: LSG, SRH, GT, and MI Struggle for Momentum
The mid-table remains highly competitive, with Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians all struggling for consistency. Each team has shown flashes of brilliance but failed to build momentum, keeping the playoff race wide open.
KKR and CSK Face Early Pressure at the Bottom
Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings find themselves at the bottom of the standings. KKR have managed just one point from four games, while CSK are still searching for their first win of the season. Both teams will need a strong turnaround to stay in contention.
IPL 2026 Updated Points Table (After RR vs RCB 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 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +1.420 | 12 | LWWLW ▼ |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.832 | 12 | WWWWW ▼ |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.617 | 12 | WLWLL ▼ |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.192 | 10 | WWLLW ▼ |
| 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 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -0.784 | 4 | LLWLL ▼ |
| 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 01-May-2026, 10:10 AM | |||||||||
Also Read: IPL 2026 Orange Cap Standings: Updated Top Run Scorers After RR vs RCB Match
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