Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rinku Singh and Cameron Green (Image Agency) After Sunday’s doubleheader, the IPL 2026 points table may not show a dramatic change at first glance, but the results have kept the competition open and well prepared.In the afternoon encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets to end SRH’s five-match winning streak. SRH were bowled out for 165 before KKR comfortably chased down the target. The win takes KKR to 7 points from 9 matches (3 wins, 5 losses, 1 no result, NRR -0.539), keeping their playoff hopes alive despite remaining in 8th place.Later in the evening, Gujarat Titans defeated table-toppers Punjab Kings to claim two crucial points. GT now have 12 points from 10 games (6 wins, 4 losses, NRR -0.147), moving level with the teams above them and tightening the mid-table battle.Punjab Kings remain at the top with 13 points from 9 matches (6 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, NRR +0.855). Despite the loss, they remain at the top of the table.Royal Challengers Bengaluru are second with 12 points from 9 matches (6 wins, 3 losses, NRR +1.420), and boast the best net rate among the top players.Sunrisers Hyderabad are third with 12 points from 10 matches (6 wins, 4 losses, NRR +0.644), closely followed by Rajasthan Royals in fourth place with identical points (12 from 10 matches, 6 wins, 4 losses, NRR +0.510).Gujarat Titans occupy the fifth position with 12 points from 10 matches (6 wins, 4 losses, NRR -0.147), very much in contention despite a slightly negative NRR.In mid-table, Chennai Super Kings are sixth with 8 points from 9 matches (4 wins, 5 losses, NRR +0.005), while Delhi Capitals are seventh with 8 points from 9 matches (4 wins, 5 losses, NRR -0.895).Kolkata Knight Riders remain eighth with 7 points from 9 matches (3 wins, 5 losses, 1 no result, NRR -0.539), still mathematically in the race.At the bottom, Mumbai Indians are ninth with 4 points from 9 matches (2 wins, 7 losses, NRR -0.803), while Lucknow Super Giants are tenth with 4 points from 8 matches (2 wins, 6 losses, NRR -1.106).
IPL 2026 Points Table after Match 46:
PosTeamPWLNRPtsNRR1PBKS962113+0.8552RCB963012+1.4203SRH1064012+0.6444RR1064012+0.5105GT 1064012-0.1476CSK94508+0.0057DC94508-0.8958KKR93517-0.5399MI92704-0.80310LSG82604-1.106With several teams clustered around the 12-point mark and a few still in contention, the IPL 2026 playoffs remain wide open.
