IPL 2026: Points Table, Group Tables & Standings

May 27 (Daily Mirror) - The IPL 2026 league stage concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Rajasthan Royals (RR) qualifying for the playoffs after finishing in the top four of the points table.

Defending champions RCB became the first team to qualify and eventually topped the standings with 18 points and the best net run rate. GT and SRH also finished on 18 points, while RR secured the final playoff berth with 16 points after defeating Mumbai Indians in their last league game.

Several teams narrowly missed out on qualification. Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders were eliminated on the final matchday, while Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants failed to make the playoffs earlier in the tournament.

For a complete breakdown of IPL 2026 results, scores, and match-by-match summaries, click here.

Group A

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
• Rajasthan Royals (RR)
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
• Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Group B

• Mumbai Indians (MI)
• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
• Gujarat Titans (GT)
• Delhi Capitals (DC)
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Important:
Group division does not affect standings directly — all teams compete in one unified table.

IPL 2026 Points Table (Overview)

• Teams earn 2 points for a win
• 0 points for a loss
• Rankings are decided by:
  1. Points
  2. Net Run Rate (NRR)
  3. Head-to-head (if required)

 IPL 2026 Format & Standings System

A key change in IPL 2026 format:

• Teams play same group once
• Teams play other group twice

This ensures:

• More high-profile clashes
• Balanced competition
• Greater impact on standings

IPL 2026 Points Table FAQs

How does the IPL points table work?

Teams earn 2 points for a win and are ranked based on points and Net Run Rate.

What is Net Run Rate (NRR)?

NRR measures a team’s scoring rate compared to opponents and is used as a tiebreaker.

How many teams qualify for playoffs?

The top 4 teams in the points table qualify for the playoffs.

Do IPL groups affect standings?

No. Groups are only for scheduling — all teams are ranked in one table.