IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate: GT Earn First Win As DC Suffer Maiden Loss
by Team Latestly · LatestLYIPL 2026 Points Table and Standings: The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) points table has undergone a minor reshuffle following the Gujarat Titans’ (GT) maiden victory of the season. By defeating the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday evening, the Titans have successfully moved off the bottom half of the standings and have risen to sixth in the table. Rajasthan Royals (RR) continue to lead the tournament with a perfect record as the competition enters its second week. Meanwhile, you can check the IPL 2026 points table with updated NRR below. IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Check Complete Indian Premier League 19 Time Table.
IPL 2026 Points Table With NRR
Rank
Team
Played
Won
Lost
No Result
Points
Net Run-Rate (NRR)
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.403 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +0.637 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.501 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.811 |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.275 |
| 6 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.270 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.542 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.715 |
| 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1.964 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -2.517 |
Understanding the Net Run-Rate (NRR) in IPL 2026
The NRR is calculated by subtracting the average runs per over conceded by a team from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the tournament. In the event of teams being tied on points at the end of the league stage, the NRR serves as the primary tiebreaker to determine the top four playoff qualifiers.
With 10 teams competing, finishing in the top two is particularly advantageous, as it grants franchises two opportunities to reach the final via the Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 system.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) officially commenced on 28 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude with the final on 31 May 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The league features 10 franchises playing a total of 74 matches.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 28, 2026 11:17 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).