IPL Points Table 2026: These days, the frenzy surrounding the Indian Premier League has reached a fever pitch among fans, who are watching the tournament with immense enthusiasm. In the 18th match of the 19th season of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings secured their first victory of the season by defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. CSK had faced crushing defeats in their first three matches.
They have now opened their account in the points table. By defeating the Delhi Capitals, the CSK team has climbed to the 9th position in the IPL 2026 standings. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders currently hold the tag of being the bottom-ranked team; their position in the standings shows no signs of improvement.
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Find Out Where Chennai Super Kings Stand
After suffering three consecutive defeats in this IPL season, the CSK team finally managed to secure their first win of the season against Delhi in their fourth match. With this victory, CSK has opened its winning account in the IPL 2026 points table. CSK has now moved up to the 9th spot with two points.
The KKR team has slipped to the 10th position with just 1 point. Delhi Capitals, having suffered their second consecutive defeat of the season, currently sit at the 4th spot in the points table. The Delhi team has won 2 out of their 4 matches and lost 2; during this period, their Net Run Rate stands at +0.322.
At the very top of the points table, Rajasthan Royals occupy the 1st position, having won all four of their matches to accumulate 8 points with a Net Run Rate of +2.055. In the 2nd position are the Punjab Kings, who have won 3 out of their 4 matches, securing 7 points with a Net Run Rate of +0.720. The RCB team currently holds the 3rd position.
CSK Opens Their Account
For the record, following this victory, CSK has officially opened its account in the tournament. Following Sanju Samson’s unbeaten century, the bowlers—led by Jamie Overton—delivered a magnificent performance, securing a 23-run victory for CSK over the Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 115 runs off 56 balls, an innings that featured 15 fours and 4 sixes. He was well supported at the other end by Ayush Mhatre, who scored 59 runs off 36 balls before retiring out.
