New Delhi: The excitement surrounding the Indian Premier League continues to intensify. So far, only 24 matches—roughly one-third of the tournament—have been played in the 19th edition of the IPL. The Punjab Kings are delivering a spectacular performance this season, appearing to be an incredibly tough nut to crack for any opponent. On Thursday, they handed a crushing defeat to the Mumbai Indians.
With this victory, they have secured the top spot in the points table. Although the Punjab Kings have never won an IPL title before, their performance this season has taken everyone by surprise. The Punjab Kings have accumulated 9 points from their five matches played so far. If you haven’t kept up with the IPL season’s points table, don’t delay any longer. We are providing the latest details regarding the points table, which you can read below.
Key Highlights
Points Table Standings
- 2nd: RCB – 8 points
- 3rd: Rajasthan Royals – 8 points
- 4th: Sunrisers Hyderabad – 4 points (higher NRR)
- Teams with 4 points each: Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, CSK
⚠️ Teams in Dire Situation
- Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders are at the bottom (8th, 9th, and 10th positions).
- KKR lost all matches after winning their opening game.
🏅 Orange Cap Holder (Most Runs)
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 228 runs in 5 matches
- 2nd place: Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – 224 runs
💜 Purple Cap Holder (Most Wickets)
- Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans) – 10 wickets in 4 matches
📌 Additional Note
- Only 24 matches (roughly one-third of the tournament) have been played in IPL 2026.
Where Each Team Stands in the Points Table
With only 24 matches played so far in IPL 2026, it would be premature to make any definitive predictions. However, judging by current form, the defending champions RCB, along with the Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, appear to have a stronger foothold in the tournament compared to the other teams. The Punjab Kings have won every match they have played so far, thereby winning the hearts of their fans.
Furthermore, they currently sit at the number one spot with 9 points from five matches. RCB holds the second position with 8 points, while Rajasthan occupies the third spot with an equal number of points. Apart from these teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and CSK are all tied with 4 points each. Thanks to a superior Net Run Rate, Sunrisers Hyderabad currently holds the fourth position.
A Dire Situation for These Teams
Three of the most prominent teams in the Indian Premier League appear to be in dire straits this season. Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders are lagging significantly behind the competition. Consequently, these three teams currently occupy the eighth, ninth, and tenth positions, respectively, in the points table.
The Kolkata Knight Riders have played five matches so far, yet victory continues to elude them. After winning their opening match against Mumbai, the team faced defeat in all subsequent matches.
Who Holds the Orange Cap?
So far in the IPL, the highest number of runs have come from the bat of RCB batsman Virat Kohli. Thanks to his stellar batting performance, he currently holds the Orange Cap. He has scored 228 runs in the first five matches. Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen sits in second place, having scored 224 runs. Gujarat’s explosive bowler, Prasidh Krishna, continues to hold the Purple Cap; he has claimed 10 wickets across four matches so far.
