IPL 2026 Points Table: KKR’s Dominant Win Keeps Their Playoff Hopes Alive After Victory Against Delhi Capitals
Kolkata Knight Riders managed to stay in the hunt for the playoffs after winning against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium by 8 wickets. KKR chased 143 runs quite easily and wrapped up the game in only 14.2 overs. Finn Allen was the man of the match as he hit his first-ever IPL century. Finn Allen started playing attacking shots right from the beginning of the innings and remained unbeaten until the end. Another player who assisted him well was Cameron Green.
Earlier in the day, Delhi Capitals were able to score only 142 runs in 8 wickets in 20 overs. Though Pathum Nissanka had a fifty in his account, KKR bowlers played exceptionally well. The bowling performance of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy proved excellent in middle overs, while Kartik Tyagi and Anukul Roy picked crucial wickets.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | +0.737 | 14 |
| Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +0.571 | 13 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +1.234 | 12 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +0.510 | 12 |
| Gujarat Titans | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | -0.147 | 12 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | +0.151 | 10 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | -0.169 | 9 |
| Delhi Capitals | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | -1.154 | 8 |
| Mumbai Indians | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | -0.649 | 6 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | -0.934 | 6 |
