IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate: RR Qualify For Playoffs; DC Beat KKR To Finish 6th
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: Rajasthan Royals (RR) have officially claimed the fourth and final spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs, completing the postseason line-up alongside Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Royals secured their qualification following a decisive 30-run victory over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. IPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule in IST: Who Plays Whom? Teams, Match Timings and Venues for Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, Eliminator and Final.
This result ended the qualification hopes of both Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) before the final group game even concluded. In the final match of the regular league season, Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs at Eden Gardens. Despite the victory, Delhi Capitals missed out on playoff qualification but moved up to finish their season in sixth place, just behind Punjab Kings on net run-rate. KKR dropped to seventh place following the heavy defeat. Meanwhile, you can check the IPL 2026 points table with updated NRR below.
IPL 2026 Points Table With NRR
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | 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 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 5 | Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | +0.083 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | +0.011 |
| 7 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals (E) | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | -0.871 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -0.510 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (E) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.740 |
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.
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