The IPL 2026 league stage has reached a crucial point where every match is important for the playoff race. Some teams are doing very well, some are still fighting for a spot, and a few teams are almost out of the tournament.
At the moment, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings (PBKS), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are looking strong for a playoff place. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are almost out of the race.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | +1.103 | 14 |
| SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | +0.737 | 14 |
| GT (Gujarat Titans) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | +0.228 | 14 |
| PBKS (Punjab Kings) | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +0.571 | 13 |
| CSK (Chennai Super Kings) | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | +0.185 | 12 |
| RR (Rajasthan Royals) | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | +0.082 | 12 |
| KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | -0.169 | 9 |
| DC (Delhi Capitals) | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | -1.154 | 8 |
| MI (Mumbai Indians) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | -0.585 | 6 |
| LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | -0.920 | 6 |
IPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenarios
| Team | Points/Matches | Top 4 Chances | Remaining Matches | Minimum More Points Needed for 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 13 Points in 10 games | Almost Confirmed | vs DC, vs MI, vs RCB, vs LSG | 3 |
| RCB | 14 Points in 11 games | Very Likely | vs KKR, vs PBKS, vs SRH | 4 |
| SRH | 14 Points in 11 games | Very Likely | vs GT, vs CSK, vs RCB | 2 |
| RR | 12 Points in 11 games | Possible | vs DC, vs LSG, vs MI | 4 |
| GT | 14 Points in 11 games | Almost Certain | vs SRH, vs KKR, vs CSK | 2 |
| CSK | 12 Points in 11 games | Possible | vs LSG, vs SRH, vs GT | 4 |
| DC | 8 Points in 11 games | Very Slim | vs PBKS, vs RR, vs KKR | 8 |
| KKR | 9 Points in 10 games | Slim Chances | vs RCB, vs GT, vs MI, vs DC | 7 |
| MI | 6 Points in 11 games | Eliminated | vs PBKS, vs KKR, vs RR | Not Possible |
| LSG | 6 Points in 11 games | Eliminated | vs CSK, vs RR, vs PBKS | Can’t Reach |