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IPL 2026 Points Table: In a high-scoring match played on Friday Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Had to face defeat by 55 runs at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), but despite this, RCB captained by Rajat Patidar has reached the playoffs by topping the points table. There was a lot of rain in this match. Batting first, SRH scored a huge score of 255 runs losing 4 wickets. In reply, RCB could score only 200 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. For the team, captain Rajat Patidar played a captaincy inning of 56 runs in 39 balls, while Krunal Pandya remained unbeaten after scoring 41 runs. Now RCB will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in ‘Qualifier 1’ to be held in Dharamshala on 26th May. Whereas, Sunrisers Hyderabad team will play the eliminator match on 27th May.

Complete equation of points table

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Even after the defeat, RCB is at the top of the table with 9 wins and 18 points in 14 matches. Due to his excellent Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.783, he has occupied the number one position.

Gujarat Titans (GT): Gujarat also finished its league matches with 9 wins and 5 losses (18 points). On the basis of good net run rate, he confirmed his place in the top-2 with RCB.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): The Hyderabad team, which registered a spectacular victory, is also at third place with 9 wins and 18 points in 14 matches and has booked the ticket for the playoffs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR): Rajasthan Royals, captained by Riyan Parag, is the strongest contender for the fourth place in the playoffs. Currently the team is at fourth position with 14 points in 13 matches (7 wins, 6 losses) and NRR of +0.083. They just have to win their last match to qualify.

Teams stuck in the middle and eliminated

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Both these teams are stuck with 13-13 points. Punjab (+0.227 NRR) is at fifth and Kolkata (+0.011 NRR) is at sixth. The record of both (6 wins, 6 losses, 1 inconclusive match) is exactly the same, there is only a slight difference in the run rate.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Chennai’s journey this season is over. The team finished seventh with 6 wins and 8 losses in 14 matches (12 points, -0.345 NRR).

Delhi Capitals (DC): Delhi also has 12 points in 13 matches, but due to very poor run rate (-0.871) they are at eighth position.

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): These two teams, which were already out of the tournament, are at the bottom of the points table i.e. ninth and tenth respectively.

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