The IPL 2026 standings may not look like a dramatic reshuffle at first glance after Sunday’s doubleheader, but the results have left the competition open and delicately balanced.In the afternoon match, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets, ending SRH’s five-game winning streak. SRH were bowled out for 165 before KKR chased down the target with ease. The victory took KKR to 7 points from 9 games (3 wins, 5 losses, 1 scoreless game, NRR -0.539), keeping their playoff hopes alive despite being ranked 8th.Later in the night, Gujarat Titans defeated table-toppers XI Punjab Kings to earn a crucial two points. GT currently has 12 points from 10 games (6 wins, 4 losses, NRR -0.147), which is level with the top teams, and the battle for the midfield is more intense.Top-ranked Kings XI Punjab continue to lead with 13 points from 9 games (6 wins, 2 losses, 1 scoreless game, NRR +0.855). Despite the loss, they still control the standings.Royal Challengers Bangalore are in second place with 12 points from 9 games (6 wins, 3 losses, NRR +1.420) and have the best net run rate among the top teams.Sunrisers Hyderabad are third with 12 points from 10 games (6-4, NRR +0.644), followed by rajasthan royals Ranked fourth with the same points (12 of 10 games, 6-4, NRR +0.510).Gujarat Titans are in fifth place with 12 points from 10 games (6 wins, 4 losses, NRR -0.147) and are still very competitive despite a slightly negative NRR.On the middle table, chennai super kings Ranked sixth with 8 points from 9 games (4 wins, 5 losses, NRR +0.005), Delhi Capitals ranks seventh with 8 points from 9 games (4 wins, 5 losses, NRR -0.895).Kolkata Knight Riders are in eighth place with 7 points from 9 games (3 wins, 5 losses, 1 scoreless game, NRR -0.539) and are mathematically still in the race.at the bottom, mumbai indians They are ranked ninth with 4 points from 9 games (2 wins, 7 losses, NRR -0.803), while Lucknow Supergiants are ranked 10th with 4 points from 8 games (2 wins, 6 losses, NRR -1.106).
IPL 2026 points table after match 46:
| Location | team | phosphorus | watt | L | NR | point | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bokos | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | +0.855 |
| 2 | RCB | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | +1.420 |
| 3 | sex hormone releasing hormone | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.644 |
| 4 | RR | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.510 |
| 5 | GT | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | -0.147 |
| 6 | CSK | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | +0.005 |
| 7 | DC | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -0.895 |
| 8 | KKR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -0.539 |
| 9 | myocardial infarction | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | -0.803 |
| 10 | LSG | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -1.106 |
With several teams separated by around 12 points and several teams still in contention, the race for the 2026 IPL playoffs remains up in the air.
