IPL 2026 Points Table: Live Team Standings & Rankings
The TATA IPL 2026 season runs from March 28 to May 31, 2026 across 84 matches. The points table below updates after every match bookmark this page to track live standings, Net Run Rate, and playoff qualification throughout the season.
TATA IPL 2026 Points Table
IPL 2026 Points Table (Updated: May 12, 2026)
| # | Team | M | W | L | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +1.103 |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +0.737 |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +0.228 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 6 | 4 | 13 | +0.428 |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | +0.185 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | +0.082 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -0.993 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -0.169 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | -0.585 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | -0.907 |
Table updates live after each match. M = Matches, W = Won, L = Lost, NR = No Result, Pts = Points, NRR = Net Run Rate
How the IPL 2026 Points System Works
| Result | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 points |
| Loss | 0 points |
| No Result / Tie | 1 point each |
| Abandoned match | 1 point each |
When two or more teams finish the league stage with equal points, their positions are decided by Net Run Rate (NRR). This is why every over matters even a 10-run win by 5 overs can shift a team’s NRR enough to change their playoff seeding. The top 4 teams at the end of 80 league games qualify for the playoffs.
IPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Cutoff
Based on historical data across recent IPL seasons, a team typically needs 16 to 18 points (8-9 wins from 14 league games) to comfortably make the top 4. In competitive seasons, 14 points (7 wins) with a strong NRR has also been enough. Every match from game one matters — slow starters in this format rarely recover in time.