IPL 2026 Points Table After RCB’s High-Scoring Win Over CSK
With RCB's thrilling win against CSK at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the initial scenario of IPL 2026 has been turned on its head. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat CSK by 43 runs and posted an astonishing 250 for 3 on the board. With this victory, the team secured a second consecutive win and reached the first position on the points table.
RCB looks like an extremely strong team at the moment, especially when it comes to batting and closing out games. In contrast, the five-time champion Chennai Super Kings are going through tough times. CSK is currently the lowest-ranked team in the league standings.
It was their third consecutive defeat in the ongoing season, and they have not tasted victory yet. Moreover, the team's net run rate has dropped significantly. Ruturaj Gaikwad's team needs to improve rapidly to stay alive in the play-off hunt.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | Cup Runs | Net Run Rate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | +2.501 | 4 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.8 | +2.233 | 4 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | +1.170 | 4 |
| Punjab Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 | +0.637 | 4 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | +0.275 | 2 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.9 | -0.206 | 2 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 | -0.542 | 2 |
| Gujarat Titans | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | -0.424 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | -1.964 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 40 | -2.517 | 0 |
