IPL 2026: RR Lead Points Table; RCB Holds Third Despite Loss

In the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their impressive run by establishing their dominance at the top of the points table. Following a commanding victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, RR secured their fourth consecutive win.
Current Standings in the IPL 2026
With this latest victory, Rajasthan Royals have amassed a total of 8 points. They have a perfect record, having won all four of their matches, with a net run rate of +2.055. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, despite their loss, remain in third place with 4 points from 3 matches. Their record includes 2 wins and 1 loss, and they hold a net run rate of +1.231.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| Rank | Team | Matches Played (P) | Wins (W) | Losses (L) | No Results (NR) | Points (Pts) | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +2.055 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +0.637 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +1.231 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.811 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -0.359 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.275 |
| 7 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.270 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.715 |
| 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1.315 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -2.517 |
Following Rajasthan Royals at the second position are the Punjab Kings. They have played 3 matches, winning 2 and facing no defeats, while also having one match with no result. The Punjab Kings currently hold 5 points and a net run rate of +0.637.
The Delhi Capitals round off the top four, with a record of 2 wins from their 3 matches, totaling 4 points and a net run rate of +0.811. Just below them is Lucknow Super Giants, currently sitting in fifth place with similar statistics but a negative net run rate.
Overall, as the IPL 2026 season unfolds, the competition remains fierce. Teams are vying for crucial points as they aim to secure favorable positions on the points table.




