IPL 2026 Points Table: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Reach Top Spot After Thriller Win Over Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are now on top of the IPL 2026 points table after a thrilling win over Mumbai Indians in Raipur. Chasing 167 runs, RCB won the match on the last ball and gave their fans a memorable night.
Krunal Pandya became the hero with a fighting 73 runs. Even though he was tired and in pain, he did not give up and helped RCB stay alive in the chase. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also kept his cool in the tense final moments.
This big win helped RCB move ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans because of a better net run rate. All three teams have 14 points, but RCB now hold the No.1 spot.
For Mumbai Indians, it was a painful defeat as their playoff hopes are now almost finished. The fight for the last playoff place is still very close, with Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, and Rajasthan Royals all hoping to qualify.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +1.103 |
| 2 | SRH | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +0.737 |
| 3 | GT | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +0.228 |
| 4 | PBKS | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13 | +0.571 |
| 5 | CSK | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | +0.185 |
| 6 | RR | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | +0.082 |
| 7 | KKR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -0.169 |
| 8 | DC | 11 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -1.154 |
| 9 | MI | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | -0.585 |
| 10 | LSG | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | -0.907 |
