IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate: RCB Claim Top-Spot As KKR's Chances Of Playoffs Come Down
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) officially commenced on 28 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude with the final on 31 May 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Meanwhile, fans can check the IPL 2026 points table with updated NRR below.
IPL 2026 Points Table and Standings: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have officially ascended to the summit of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table following a dominant six-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday night. While RCB have one foot in the playoffs, the defeat has left KKR’s campaign in jeopardy. Meanwhile, you can check the IPL 2026 points table with updated NRR below. IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Check Complete Indian Premier League 19 Time Table.
IPL 2026 Points Table With NRR
| Rank | Team | Pld | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | +1.053 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | +0.551 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | +0.331 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | +0.428 |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 | +0.185 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 | +0.082 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | -0.993 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | -0.198 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (E) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -0.585 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (E) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -0.907 |
Understanding the Net Run-Rate (NRR) in IPL 2026
The NRR is calculated by subtracting the average runs per over conceded by a team from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the tournament. In the event of teams being tied on points at the end of the league stage, the NRR serves as the primary tiebreaker to determine the top four playoff qualifiers.
With 10 teams competing, finishing in the top two is particularly advantageous, as it grants franchises two opportunities to reach the final via the Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 system.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) officially commenced on 28 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude with the final on 31 May 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The league features 10 franchises playing a total of 74 matches.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 08, 2026 12:51 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
