IPL Points Table — 2027 (Live in Season) & Final 2026 Standings
The 2027 table activates when the season starts. Below: the final IPL 2026 league standings, for reference.
Final IPL 2026 League Standings
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +0.189 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.651 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.147 |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.584 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.740 |
RCB, Gujarat, Hyderabad and Rajasthan reached the 2026 playoffs. RCB beat Gujarat in Qualifier 1 and again in the final to defend their title. For the maths behind the table — points, net run rate and the two-lives playoff system — read How the IPL Points Table Works and IPL Format Explained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who topped the IPL 2026 points table?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru topped the 2026 league table with 18 points and a net run rate of +0.783 — the first time RCB finished first in the league stage — and went on to win the title.
How does net run rate work in the IPL points table?
NRR is a team's scoring rate minus its opponents' scoring rate across the season. It separates teams level on points — in 2026 it split RCB, Gujarat and Hyderabad, who all earned 18 points.
When will the IPL 2027 points table update?
The 2027 table starts when the season opens in the BCCI's target window (from 10 March 2027) and updates after every match. Until then this page shows the final 2026 standings as the reference table.