IPL 2026 kicks off on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with a high-voltage opening clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Overall, 74 matches will be played in the 19th season of the T20 league. A look at the points table:
Points Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Squad | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0.794 |
| 2 |  Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Squad | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0.695 |
| 3 |  Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Squad | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0.524 |
| 4 |  Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Squad | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0.083 |
| 5 |  Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Squad | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0.227 |
| 6 |  Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Squad | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0.011 |
| 7 |  Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Squad | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 8 |  Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Squad | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | -0.871 |
| 9 |  Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Squad | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -0.510 |
| 10 |  Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Squad | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -0.714 |
Who is currently leading the IPL 2026 points table?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Squad leads the IPL 2026 points table with 18 points from 14 matches. NRR: +0.794. Updated 22 May 2026.
Which teams have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs?
As of 23 May 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Squad and Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Squad and Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Squad have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs. Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Squad, Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Squad are mathematically in contention. 16 points typically guarantees qualification.
How does the IPL 2026 group format affect the points table?
IPL 2026 uses two groups: Group A (KKR, RCB, RR, CSK, PBKS) and Group B (SRH, DC, GT, MI, LSG). The combined points table across both groups determines the top 4 playoff qualifiers.