The Ipl Match Table 2026 is one of the most important aspects of the league. Teams keep a close eye on it as it determines their rankings and playoff positions. A team earns two points for every win, while a team that loses gets zero points. The top four teams on the points table qualify for the playoffs.
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | RCB vs GT — Final | RCB 161/5; GT 155/8 | RCB won by 5 wickets |
| 29 May 2026 | GT vs RR — Qualifier 2 | — | See full scorecard |
| 27 May 2026 | RR vs SRH | RR 243/8; SRH 196/10 | RR won by 47 runs |
| 26 May 2026 | RCB vs GT — Qualifier 1 | RCB 254/5; GT 162/10 | RCB won by 92 runs |
| 24 May 2026 | DC vs KKR | DC 203/5; KKR 163/10 | DC won by 40 runs |
| 24 May 2026 | RR vs MI | RR 205/8; MI 175/9 | RR won by 30 runs |
| 23 May 2026 | PBKS vs LSG | PBKS 200/3; LSG 196/6 | PBKS won by 7 wickets |
| 22 May 2026 | SRH vs RCB | SRH 255/4; RCB 200/4 | SRH won by 55 runs |
| 21 May 2026 | GT vs CSK | GT 229/4; CSK 140/10 | GT won by 89 runs |
| 20 May 2026 | KKR vs MI | KKR 148/6; MI 147/8 | KKR won by 4 wickets |
Total points
The total points awarded to teams in an IPL match depend on several factors, including matches played, wins, losses, no results and net run rate. These points help decide a team’s ranking on the IPL points table. The top-four teams on the points table qualify for the IPL playoffs.
However, topping the points table doesn’t guarantee a title. Only a few teams have managed to do so in the history of IPL. The top-two teams on the points table play each other in Qualifier 1 and whichever team wins here will go through to the final.
The other team will then face the second-placed team in Qualifier 2 to decide their fate. This is a new playoff format introduced this season. It was previously the case that the four top teams would play semifinals to determine the finalists.
Losses
The 2026 IPL is coming to a close and Sunday’s double-header saw a few big moments in the playoff race. Defeats by CSK and RCB respectively meant that Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants were knocked out of the race for a play-off spot.
Meanwhile, SunRisers Hyderabad’s stellar performance in the tournament has put them in a great position to secure a top-four spot. The Pat Cummins-led side have a healthy win-loss record and a good run-rate. They need one more win to take their tally to 14 points, which will ensure they go above Rajasthan Royals and into the play-off spots.
Net run rate
The IPL is one of the most competitive T20 tournaments in the world. The top-four teams at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs. While points are awarded for a win, the net run rate (NRR) is also a factor in determining rankings. The NRR is a measure of how well a team is scoring and conceding runs. A higher NRR means that a team is performing better overall.
The NRR is calculated by subtracting a team’s average run rate from its average run rate against. It also includes the number of overs that a team has faced and scored, as well as the average runs per wicket conceded by the opposition.
The NRR is an important metric for T20 teams as it is used as a tiebreaker in tournament standings. It can also help coaches analyze and evaluate their team’s performance.
A good NRR can be achieved by playing a strong side that is capable of both scoring and defending. A strong NRR can help a team to win games by big margins, and it will improve their chances of reaching the playoffs. However, a team’s NRR can still decrease if they lose a few matches and have a bad start to the tournament.
Considering the fact that each team plays 14 league-stage matches, a high NRR is essential for a top-four finish in the IPL. This is because the NRR acts as a tiebreaker when two teams have an equal number of points at the end of the league phase.
The NRR also helps determine which team will play Qualifier 1 and which will compete in the Eliminator. The Ipl Match Table 2026 is one of the most closely followed aspects of the tournament, with fans, players, and coaches keeping a constant eye on team rankings, points, and playoff qualification scenarios.
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