IPL 2026 Cricket Points Table — Live Standings & Rankings
Updated after Match 11 — April 2, 2026
IPL 2026 Current Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | +1.125 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.645 |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.312 |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +0.289 |
| 5 | Mumbai Indians | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.145 |
| 6 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.234 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.312 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.478 |
| 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.556 |
| 10 | Punjab Kings | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -0.845 |
IPL 2026 Playoff Scenarios
The IPL 2026 points table is taking shape after 11 matches, with clear contenders and dark horses emerging for the four playoff spots. Here's how the race stands for each group:
Top 2 (Qualifier advantage): Rajasthan Royals have been the standout team in IPL 2026, winning 5 of 6 matches with a dominant NRR of +1.125. Gujarat Titans hold second place at +0.645. Both teams look well set for the top two, which guarantees two chances to reach the final through the Qualifier route.
Positions 3-4 (Eliminator route): Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are the leading candidates for positions 3-4. CSK's positive NRR (+0.312) gives them a cushion over the chasing pack. KKR (+0.289) are closely matched. Mumbai Indians and RCB, both on 6 points, remain in the hunt but need to improve their negative NRRs to have a realistic chance.
Mid-table battle (positions 5-7): MI, RCB, and DC are separated by just 2 points. With 8 matches remaining for each team, any of them could surge into the top four with a winning streak. The upcoming CSK vs MI, RCB vs DC, and KKR vs SRH matches will reshape the standings significantly.
Bottom 3 (elimination danger): SRH, LSG, and PBKS face an uphill battle. PBKS with just 1 win from 6 matches and an NRR of -0.845 are virtually eliminated from playoff contention. SRH and LSG need to win at least 5 of their remaining 8 matches to have any chance.
IPL 2026 Retained Players — Impact on Standings
The IPL 2026 retained players strategy has significantly influenced the current standings. Teams that retained their core players have generally performed better than those that underwent major overhauls during the IPL 2026 auction. Rajasthan Royals' decision to retain Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler — the most destructive opening pair in T20 cricket — is paying dividends with their league-leading position.
CSK's retention of MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ravindra Jadeja has provided the continuity that underpins their consistent performances. The IPL 2026 MI retained players — Bumrah, SKY, Hardik, and Rohit — form arguably the most talented retained core, but injuries and form fluctuations have prevented MI from maximizing this talent pool so far.
Conversely, Punjab Kings' extensive auction-driven rebuild has resulted in the worst record in IPL 2026. Their failure to retain a stable core — combined with the challenge of integrating 15+ new players — explains their position at the bottom of the points table.
Net Run Rate Explained
NRR (Net Run Rate) is the tiebreaker used when teams finish on equal points in the IPL 2026 standings. It's calculated as: (total runs scored / total overs faced) minus (total runs conceded / total overs bowled). A positive NRR means a team has scored faster than they've conceded overall. Currently, NRR could prove decisive in separating positions 3-6, where CSK (+0.312), KKR (+0.289), MI (-0.145), and RCB (-0.234) are all on or around 6-8 points. Teams with positive NRR have a significant advantage in tight finishes to the league stage.
Key Matches Ahead
The next week features three matches that could reshape the IPL 2026 points table dramatically. CSK vs MI (Match 12, April 15) is a direct clash between 3rd and 5th place — the loser could slip out of the top four. RCB vs DC (Match 13, April 16) is a must-win for both mid-table teams. And KKR vs SRH (Match 14, April 17) pits 4th vs 8th — KKR need to keep their playoff push alive while SRH's season depends on stringing together wins. Check the full IPL 2026 schedule for all upcoming fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 teams qualify. Top 2 get the Qualifier route (two chances to reach the final). Teams 3-4 must navigate the Eliminator.
Net Run Rate = (runs scored/overs faced) minus (runs conceded/overs bowled). Used as tiebreaker when teams finish on equal points.
Key retentions include: CSK — Dhoni, Gaikwad, Jadeja; MI — Bumrah, SKY, Hardik, Rohit; KKR — Salt, Narine, Russell; RR — Jaiswal, Buttler; and more across all 10 franchises.
June 1, 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The world's largest cricket stadium with 132,000 capacity.
Historically, 16 points (8 wins) virtually guarantees qualification. 14 points (7 wins) usually qualifies if NRR is positive.
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