The Indian Premier League 2026 continues to deliver high-intensity action with all 10 teams—Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals—battling for playoff spots.
In the latest match, Gujarat Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB were bowled out for 155, with Virat Kohli reaching a milestone of 8,000 IPL runs in India and Bhuvneshwar Kumar claiming his 350th T20 wicket. For GT, Arshad Khan starred with the ball, picking up 3/22.
| Rank | Team | Played (P) | Wins (W) | Losses (L) | No Result (NR) | Points (Pts) | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | +1.043 |
| 2 | RCB | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | +1.420 |
| 3 | SRH | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | +0.832 |
| 4 | RR | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | +0.617 |
| 5 | GT | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -0.192 |
| 6 | CSK | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -0.121 |
| 7 | DC | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -1.060 |
| 8 | KKR | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | -0.751 |
| 9 | MI | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -0.784 |
| 10 | LSG | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -1.106 |
In the chase, Shubman Gill set the tone with a blistering 43 off 18 balls, while Jos Buttler chipped in with a quick 39 to help GT chase down the target in just 15.5 overs.
The tournament follows a two-group format, where each team plays others in its group twice and teams from the opposite group once. At the end of the league stage, the top four teams qualify for the playoffs. The top two teams face off in Qualifier 1 for a direct spot in the final, while the third and fourth-placed teams compete in the Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator then meets the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2 to decide the second finalist.
Currently, Punjab Kings lead the points table with 13 points, while Gujarat Titans remain fifth despite their latest win. Net run rate continues to play a crucial role in separating teams tied on points.
