| Rank | Teams | M | W | L | NR (No Result) | P | NRR |
|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals (Q) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | +0.189 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | +0.011 |
| 7 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | -0.871 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.584 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.740 |
* The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) will start on March 28, with league stage matches. The league stage of IPL 2026 will conclude on May 24. The fixtures for the playoffs and final will be announced as the tournament progresses.
How does the IPL 2026 points table work?
The IPL 2026 points table will be based on the standard points system, where
- 2 points will be awarded for a win
- 1 point will be awarded for a no result
- 0 points will be awarded for a loss
Teams will be ranked based on their total points, with the team having the most points occupying the top spot.
Teams in the IPL 2026:
The following ten teams are part of the IPL 2026:
Group A: Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Punjab Kings.
Group B: Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants.
Stay updated with the latest IPL 2026 points table and team rankings. Catch all the coverage of IPL 2026 on
www.business-standard.com.
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Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 8:07 PM IST
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Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 7:51 PM IST
Both DC and KKR will be looking to end their IPL 2026 season on a high with a win in Kolkata
Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 7:14 PM IST
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Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 7:13 PM IST
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Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 7:12 PM IST
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Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 7:11 PM IST
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Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 5:07 PM IST
To cover the loss, Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement
Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 5:00 PM IST
