After Sunday’s double-header, the IPL 2026 points table may not have seen a dramatic change at first glance, but the results have kept the competition open and in good shape.In the afternoon clash, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets to end SRH’s five-match winning streak. SRH piled on 165 runs before KKR could comfortably chase down the target. The win takes KKR to 7 points from 9 matches (3 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw, NRR -0.539), keeping their playoff hopes alive despite finishing 8th.Later in the evening, Gujarat Titans defeated table toppers Punjab Kings by picking up two crucial points. GT now have 12 points from 10 matches (6 wins, 4 losses, NRR -0.147), moving level with the teams above them and tightening the mid-table battle.At the top, Punjab Kings hold the lead with 13 points from 9 matches (6 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, NRR +0.855). Despite the loss, they remain in control of the standings.Royal Challengers Bengaluru are second with 12 points from 9 matches (6 wins, 3 losses, NRR +1.420), boasting the best net run rate among the top sides.Sunrisers Hyderabad are third with 12 points from 10 matches (6 wins, 4 losses, NRR +0.644). Rajasthan Royals 4th with identical points (12 out of 10 matches, 6 wins, 4 losses, NRR +0.510).Gujarat Titans are fifth with 12 points from 10 matches (6 wins, 4 losses, NRR -0.147), very much in contention despite a slightly negative NRR.In the middle table, Chennai Super Kings are sixth with 8 points from 9 matches (4 wins, 5 losses, NRR +0.005), while Delhi Capitals are seventh with 8 points from 9 matches (4 wins, 5 losses, NRR -0.895).Kolkata Knight Riders are eighth with 7 points from 9 matches (3 wins, 5 losses, 1 no result, NRR -0.539), still mathematically in the race.At the bottom Mumbai Indians They are ninth with 4 points from 9 matches (2 wins, 7 losses, NRR -0.803), while Lucknow Supergiants are tenth with 4 points from 8 matches (2 wins, 6 losses, NRR -1.106).
IPL 2026 Points Table After Match 46:
| position | The team | P | W | L | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | +0.855 |
| 2 | RCB | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | +1,420 |
| 3 | SRH | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.644 |
| 4 | RR | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.510 |
| 5 | GT | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | -0.147 |
| 6 | CSK | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | +0.005 |
| 7 | DC | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -0.895 |
| 8 | KKR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -0.539 |
| 9 | M.I | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | -0.803 |
| 10 | LSG | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -1.106 |
With several teams clustered around the 12-point mark and several still in contention, the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs is wide open.
