The IPL points table indicates which teams are succeeding and which ones could make it to the playoffs. Each game impacts the table since runs scored, wickets taken or even rain can alter the outcome. Both fans and cricket analysts pay close attention because the top four teams get to qualify and the Net Run Rate (NRR) frequently determines who advances. In short, the IPL points table serves as the guide for the season.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +0.189 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.651 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.147 |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.584 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.740 |
IPL Playoffs
Qualifier 1 : RCB vs GT
RCB clinch a direct spot in the May 31 final at Ahmedabad, while GT get a lifeline in Qualifier 2 against the Eliminator winner (SRH/RR).
Eliminator : SRH vs RR
RR advance to Qualifier 2 against GT, while SRH suffer a record fourth Eliminator exit.
Qualifier 2 : GT vs RR
GT storm into their third IPL final against RCB in Ahmedabad as RR bow out in fourth.
Final : RCB vs GT
Royal Challengers Bengaluru triumphed in Ahmedabad and clinched their second straight IPL title.
