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IPL 2026 Points Table: The IPL 2026 playoff race has taken another exciting turn after a dominant performance from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who defeated Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday. Powered by a stunning century from Virat Kohli, RCB chased down the target of 193 runs with ease and climbed to the top of the points table.
This victory has made the playoff battle even tighter, with multiple teams now fighting for the top four spots.
RCB Rise To Top Of IPL 2026 Points Table
With this win, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have moved to the number one position in the IPL 2026 standings.
RCB now have 16 points from 12 matches and boast the best net run rate in the competition at +1.053. Their consistent performances this season have made them strong title contenders.
Gujarat Titans Close Behind At Second Spot
Gujarat Titans are placed second with 16 points, but a slightly lower net run rate keeps them behind RCB.
The Shubman Gill-led side continues to remain one of the most balanced teams this season and will be eager to reclaim the top position in upcoming matches.
SRH, PBKS Stay In Playoff Race
Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently third on the table with 14 points, followed closely by Punjab Kings at fourth place with 13 points.
Both teams remain strong contenders for a playoff berth, and every match from here on will be crucial for their qualification chances.
IPL 2026 Updated Points Table After RCB vs KKR
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 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +0.428 | 13 | LLLLW ▼ |
| 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 | 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 | 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 14-May-2026, 09:02 AM | |||||||||
Conclusion
The IPL 2026 points table has become extremely competitive after RCB’s commanding win over KKR. With RCB and Gujarat Titans tied on points at the top, the battle for the top position is heating up, while the fight for playoff spots among the mid-table teams promises more thrilling encounters ahead.
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