The standings in the IPL 2026 points table after match 50 did not change dramatically, but it turned out to be a very important result in the race for the playoffs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost the advantage of an extra game over several rivals after losing to Lucknow Supergiants, leaving them tied on both points. Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans. For LSG, the victory was bigger than just two points. It marked their first win after six consecutive defeats and also ended an eight-match losing streak at their home venue in Lucknow. Mitchell Marsh was instrumental in the win with a sensational 56-ball 111 as bottom-placed LSG defeated RCB by nine runs via the DLS method in a rain-shortened contest.
IPL 2026 Points Table After 50 Matches:
| position | The team | P | W | L | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | +0.737 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | +0.571 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +1,249 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.510 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | -0.147 |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +0.151 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | -0.949 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -0.539 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.649 |
| 10 | Lucknow Supergiants | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.949 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the standings with 14 points from 11 matches, seven wins and four losses, with a net run rate of +0.737. Punjab Kings are trailing with 13 points from 10 games, with six wins, three losses and one draw. Despite the loss, Royal Challengers Bengaluru still have a tournament-best net run rate of +1.249, which could prove crucial later in the playoff race. Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are also on 12 points, increasing the race for the top four in the final phase of the league stage. Chennai Super Kings are firmly in contention with 10 points, while Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians face increasing pressure to keep their campaigns alive. At the bottom, Lucknow Supergiants finally ended their miserable run but still have a lot of work to do after climbing to six points from 10 matches.
