IPL Points Table 2026

Punjab Kings have emerged as the frontrunners in IPL 2026, dominating the points table with a commanding 13 points from 7 matches. Their impressive run of victories has established them as the team to beat this season. Close behind them, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have built momentum with 10 points from 7 matches, showcasing their competitive edge with a strong net run rate of +1.101. Sunrisers Hyderabad continue to make their mark in third place, also boasting 10 points from 8 matches, though their net run rate of +0.815 places them slightly behind RCB's superior run-scoring differential.

The middle of the table sees an intriguing battle for supremacy. Rajasthan Royals hold fourth position with 10 points from 8 matches, maintaining a respectable net run rate of +0.602. Gujarat Titans occupy fifth place with 8 points from 8 matches, though their net run rate of -0.475 suggests they've faced some challenging moments. Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals both sit with 6 points from their respective matches, with CSK's experience evident in their recent performances, while DC continues to find their rhythm in the tournament.

The lower reaches of the table present a contrasting picture. Kolkata Knight Riders have managed 5 points from 8 matches, including one tie, keeping their playoff hopes alive despite recent struggles. Mumbai Indians find themselves in ninth place with just 4 points from 7 matches, their net run rate of -0.736 reflecting a challenging campaign so far. With the tournament still in its early stages, every team remains in contention, and the race for the playoffs promises to be fiercely competitive.

Defending champions RCB were had finished second after the league stage in the previous season while the top spot went to eventual runners-up Punjab Kings.

Two points are awarded to each team for winning a match. However, points are shared in case of a washout.

The top four teams after the league stage enter the play-offs.
In the Play-offs, the first and second-placed teams play Qualifier 1, with the winner directly qualifying to the final.
The third and fourth-placed teams play Eliminator where the loser is eliminated.
The winner of the Eliminator and the loser of Qualifier 1 then plan for a spot in the final.

2008 - Rajasthan Royals (Captain: Shane Warne)
2009 - Deccan Chargers (Captain: Adam Gilchrist)
2010 - Chennai Super Kings (Captain: MS Dhoni)
2011 - Chennai Super Kings (Captain: MS Dhoni)
2012 - Kolkata knight Riders (Captain: Gautam Gambhir)
2013 - Mumbai Indians (Captain: Rohit Sharma)
2014 - Kolkata knight Riders (Captain: Gautam Gambhir)
2015 - Mumbai Indians (Captain: Rohit Sharma)
2016 - Sunrisers Hyderabad (Captain: David Warner)
2017 - Mumbai Indians (Captain: Rohit Sharma)
2018 - Chennai Super Kings (Captain: MS Dhoni)
2019 - Mumbai Indians (Captain: Rohit Sharma)
2020 - Mumbai Indians (Captain: Rohit Sharma)
2021 - Chennai Super Kings (Captain: MS Dhoni)
2022 - Gujarat Titans (Captain: Hardik Pandya)
2023 - Chennai Super Kings (Captain: MS Dhoni)
2024 - Kolkata Knight Riders (Captain: Shreyas Iyer)
2025 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Captain: Rajat Patidar)