Kolkata Knight Riders produced a brilliant all-round display to beat Delhi Capitals and keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Chasing 143, KKR overcame the early setbacks with a crucial partnership. Finn Allen And Cameron GreeneAllan powered KKR to a comfortable win with his maiden IPL century. After the result, the IPL 2026 points table is tightly packed with several teams still in contention for the playoffs.
IPL 2026 Points Table After Match 51:
| position | The team | Matt | Won. | lost | 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 | +1.234 |
| 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 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -0.169 |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | -1.154 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.649 |
| 10 | Lucknow Supergiants | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.934 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the standings with 14 points from 11 matches, seven wins and four losses, with an NRR of +0.737. With three league games remaining, they are in a strong position to qualify. Punjab Kings are second with 13 points from 10 matches. They have won six, lost three and drawn one, while maintaining an NRR of +0.571. Two more wins could significantly strengthen their playoff chances. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are third with 12 points from 10 matches, six wins and four losses. His NRR of +1.234 is one of the best in the competition and could prove crucial later in the season. Rajasthan Royals Tied for fourth with 12 points in 10 games, along with an NRR of +0.510. They have won six and lost four and are well into the playoff race. Gujarat Titans also have 12 points from 10 games with six wins and four losses. However, their NRR of -0.147 is cause for concern. Chennai Super Kings are sixth with 10 points from 10 matches, they have won five and lost five. Their NRR currently stands at +0.151. Kolkata Knight Riders are seventh with nine points from 10 games. They have won four, lost five and drawn one, with an NRR of -0.169. His recent run of form has kept him in contention. Delhi Capitals moved to the eighth position with eight points from 11 matches. They have managed four wins and seven losses, while their NRR has dropped to -1.154. Mumbai Indians are ninth with six points from 10 matches. They have won three and lost seven with an NRR of -0.649. Lucknow Supergiants are bottom of the table with six points from 10 games, three wins and seven losses. Their NRR is -0.934.
