New Delhi: The buzz of the Indian Premier League is resonating across the globe, with major records being set and broken on a daily basis. On April 27, 2026, a thrilling encounter took place between the Delhi Capitals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB secured a resounding victory in this match. This win has intensified the battle for the top spot on the points table. Consequently, everyone is now eager to know where each team stands in the points table—information you can easily access right here. Below, we present the IPL 2026 points table standings.
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đź“ŚKey talking points
- RCB close gap on PBKS — just 1 point behind
- DC NRR crashes to -1.060 after heavy home loss
- MI & LSG both on 4 pts — battling at the bottom
- Today: PBKS vs RR — a top-4 blockbuster
- LSG (Rishabh Pant) — only 2 wins in 8 matches
Who is Leading the Points Table?
By defeating the Delhi Capitals, RCB has significantly narrowed the gap separating them from the Punjab Kings in the race for the number one spot on the points table. RCB currently holds 12 points from eight matches, placing them in the second position on the standings. The Punjab Kings occupy the first place with 13 points from 7 matches.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals are currently languishing in the seventh position on the points table. They have accumulated 6 points from eight matches; however, following a humiliating defeat in front of their home crowd, Delhi’s Net Run Rate has now dropped to -1.060. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the third spot. This team has recorded 5 wins in their 8 matches so far. As for the fourth position, it is held by the Rajasthan Royals.
Find Out Who is in Fifth Place
In the IPL points table, the fifth position belongs to the Gujarat Titans, who have secured victories in 4 matches to date. CSK sits in the sixth spot, having managed only 3 wins in their 8 matches. The Delhi Capitals rank 7th in this regard, while the Kolkata Knight Riders are placed 8th.
The Mumbai Indians continue to struggle this season as well. After playing 7 matches, Mumbai has managed to win a total of only 2 games. They currently sit in the 9th position with 4 points. At the very bottom of the table is the Lucknow Super Giants team, led by Rishabh Pant. This team has recorded just 2 wins after playing 8 matches. Following this, the total points stand at 4.
**Who Faces Off in the IPL Today?**
The 40th match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to be played today between the Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals. The contest is set to begin at 7:30 PM. Both teams are expected to give their absolute all in a bid to secure a victory—a match that promises to be highly decisive.
