Punjab Kings kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive after snapping a six-match losing streak with a crucial win over Lucknow Supergiants in the 68-run match. First IPL century from the captain Shreyas IyerPBKS finished fourth on the points table and were firmly in contention for the final play-off spot going into the final round of league fixtures.
| position | The team | P | W | L | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 5 | Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | +0.083 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | +0.011 |
| 7 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | -0.871 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -0.510 |
| 10 | Lucknow Supergiants (E) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.740 |
At the top, Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue to lead the standings despite their heavy loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB finished the league stage with a healthy net run rate of +0.783, 18 points from 14 matches, nine wins and five losses. Gujarat Titans are second with the same number of points and identical win-loss record, but their low NRR of +0.695 puts them behind Bengaluru.Sunrisers Hyderabad are third with 18 points and an NRR of +0.524 after winning nine of their 14 matches. All three teams have already sealed playoff qualification.Punjab Kings are now fourth with 15 points from 14 matches, having won seven, lost six and drawn one. His Net Run Rate is currently +0.309. However, their qualification is still not guaranteed, with other results to decide whether they hold the final play-off position.Rajasthan Royals They are in fifth place with 14 points in 13 matches. RR have won seven and lost six so far and are carrying an NRR of +0.083 in their last league game. Kolkata Knight Riders are sixth with 13 points from 13 matches, with six wins, six losses and one draw. Their NRR stands at +0.011, which keeps them mathematically alive in the playoff race as well.
Will Punjab Kings qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs?
The bottom half of the table consists of teams that are already out of contention. Chennai Super Kings are seventh with 12 points from 14 matches and an NRR of -0.345 after six wins and eight losses. Delhi Capitals are eighth with 12 points from 13 matches and a poor NRR of -0.871.Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are currently ninth with eight points from 13 games and an NRR of -0.510 after nine defeats this season. However, MI could still end up at the bottom of the table if they suffer a heavy defeat in their last league game and their NRR goes down to Lucknow. Lucknow Supergiants are currently in last place with just four wins from 14 matches, ending their campaign with eight points and an NRR of -0.740.
