IPL 2026 Points Table: Latest Standings After Rajasthan Ends Punjab’s Winning Streak

IPL 2026 Points Table: The IPL 2026 points table has witnessed a significant shift following Match 40 at the PCA Stadium, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) pulled off a record-breaking chase to defeat the previously unbeaten Punjab Kings (PBKS). Despite the loss, Punjab remains at the summit of the standings, though the gap at the top has narrowed as the race for the playoffs intensifies.

Punjab Kings currently lead the table with 13 points from eight matches, boasting six wins and one wash-out. Their healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.333 keeps them in a strong position. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have solidified their spot in the top four. With 10 points from eight matches, the Royals have moved into a comfortable position, though they remain behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on NRR.

The Top Four Battle

The battle for the top four is becoming a three-way tussle between RCB, SRH, and RR. Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit in second place with 12 points and a league-high NRR of +1.919, making them strong contenders for a top-two finish. Sunrisers Hyderabad follow in third with 10 points and a positive NRR of +0.815, narrowly ahead of the fourth-placed Rajasthan Royals who hold an NRR of +0.602.

The Mid-Table Squeeze

Below the top four, Gujarat Titans (GT) are leading the chase with 8 points from eight games. Their negative NRR of -0.475 remains a concern, but they are still within striking distance of the playoff spots. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) both sit on 6 points, with CSK holding a slight advantage in NRR. Both teams will need a string of consecutive victories to break back into the top half of the table.

Teams on the Brink

At the bottom of the standings, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) find themselves in eighth place with 5 points, while Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are languishing with 4 points each. For these three sides, every remaining match is now a “do-or-die” encounter if they are to maintain any mathematical hope of qualification.

Tonight’s result in Mullanpur has injected fresh life into the tournament. With the table-toppers finally tasting defeat, the mid-season momentum is up for grabs as the league stage enters its final thirty matches.

IPL 2026 POINTS TABLE: CURRENT STANDINGS

Following the Rajasthan Royals’ thrilling six-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings at Mullanpur, here is the updated league table standing as of April 28, 2026:

Punjab Kings (PBKS): 1st Place | 8 Matches | 6 Wins | 1 No Result | 13 Points | NRR: +1.333

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 2nd Place | 8 Matches | 6 Wins | 2 Losses | 12 Points | NRR: +1.919

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 3rd Place | 8 Matches | 5 Wins | 3 Losses | 10 Points | NRR: +0.815

Rajasthan Royals (RR): 4th Place | 8 Matches | 5 Wins | 3 Losses | 10 Points | NRR: +0.602

Gujarat Titans (GT): 5th Place | 8 Matches | 4 Wins | 4 Losses | 8 Points | NRR: -0.475

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 6th Place | 8 Matches | 3 Wins | 5 Losses | 6 Points | NRR: -0.120

Delhi Capitals (DC): 7th Place | 8 Matches | 3 Wins | 5 Losses | 6 Points | NRR: -0.560

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 8th Place | 8 Matches | 2 Wins | 5 Losses | 1 No Result | 5 Points | NRR: -0.710

Mumbai Indians (MI): 9th Place | 8 Matches | 2 Wins | 6 Losses | 4 Points | NRR: -0.820

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 10th Place | 8 Matches | 2 Wins | 6 Losses | 4 Points | NRR: -0.950