IPL 2026 Points Table & Standings
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Indian Premier League
| # | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
|
14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.783 | W W L W W |
| 2 |
Gujarat Titans
|
14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.695 | L W L W L |
| 3 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad
|
14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.524 | L W W L W |
| 4 |
Rajasthan Royals
|
14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.189 | L W W W L |
| 5 |
Punjab Kings
|
14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.309 | W L L L L |
| 6 |
Delhi Capitals
|
14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | -0.651 | W W W L L |
| 7 |
Kolkata Knight Riders
|
14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | -0.147 | L W W L W |
| 8 |
Chennai Super Kings
|
14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.345 | L L L W W |
| 9 |
Mumbai Indians
|
14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.584 | L L W L W |
| 10 |
Lucknow Super Giants
|
14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.740 | L L W L W |
IPL 2026 points table — what it tells you
The IPL points table awards 2 points for a win, 1 for a no-result, and 0 for a loss across the 14-match league phase. Top 4 advance to playoffs: 1st vs 2nd play Qualifier 1, 3rd vs 4th play the Eliminator. Net Run Rate (NRR) is the tiebreaker — even half a run can separate teams when points are level, which is why high-margin wins matter more in the back half of the season.
IPL standings move differently from leagues: a single rain-affected no-result can swing a team from 4th to 6th. Mumbai-based teams (Mumbai Indians) and Chennai-based teams (Chennai Super Kings) have historically performed strongest in their home venues during the league phase — venue-specific betting angles emerge from the season's opening 3-4 matches.
NRR is rarely discussed during the season but becomes the central conversation in the final week. Teams sitting on identical points will be ranked by NRR; this is where smart bettors find value on the "team to qualify" market. Track NRR independently from the league table when 4-6 teams are within 2 points of each other.
Frequently asked questions
- Quick reference
- What do IPL points table positions mean for playoff hopes?
- Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, Final). Top 2 teams get a second chance via Qualifier 1 — the lo...
- How does net run rate work in the IPL?
- NRR is calculated as (runs scored per over) minus (runs conceded per over) across all matches. A high NRR shows a team has been winning by l...
- Why does the IPL points table shift dramatically in the final 2 weeks?
- Each team plays 14 league matches across 50+ days, and the final fortnight typically includes 6-7 must-win games. Net run rate shifts violen...
What do IPL points table positions mean for playoff hopes?
Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, Final). Top 2 teams get a second chance via Qualifier 1 — the loser still plays in Qualifier 2. Points table tiebreakers run net run rate first, then head-to-head, then total wins.
How does net run rate work in the IPL?
NRR is calculated as (runs scored per over) minus (runs conceded per over) across all matches. A high NRR shows a team has been winning by larger margins; a low NRR shows tight matches. NRR becomes critical in the final week when 3-4 teams are competing for the 4th playoff spot on equal points.
Why does the IPL points table shift dramatically in the final 2 weeks?
Each team plays 14 league matches across 50+ days, and the final fortnight typically includes 6-7 must-win games. Net run rate shifts violently with each result, and 4-5 teams routinely enter the last weekend with playoff hopes alive. Late-season IPL markets are some of the highest-stakes betting on the calendar.