IPL 2026 Points Table: LSG’s Dominant Win Damages RCB’s Chances of Reaching the Top Spot
Lucknow Super Giants broke their six-match losing streak with a 9-run DLS win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-affected match held on May 7, 2026, at the Ekana Stadium. Mitchell Marsh played an exceptional innings of 111 runs off 56 balls and played a crucial role in helping LSG post a massive total of 209/3.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain, Rajat Patidar, scored 61 runs, and Tim David smashed his way into the last few overs. However, RCB fell short of the required score in a 19-over match.
This victory has made the current IPL 2026 points table extremely competitive. The victory has kept LSG in the playoff battle and denied RCB the chance to climb to the top position. Currently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds 12 points, but several teams are close to overtaking them.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings are close behind in the standings, but currently, the race for playoffs has become very intense with several teams holding 12 points.
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 |
| Delhi Capitals | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | -0.949 | 8 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | -0.539 | 7 |
| Mumbai Indians | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | -0.649 | 6 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | -0.934 | 6 |
