The Indian Premier League 2026 points table has taken an interesting turn after Match 6 at Eden Gardens, with early trends already shaping the competition. While Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit comfortably at the top after dominant wins, traditional powerhouses Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling at the bottom.
Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a statement performance, defeating KKR by 65 runs to register the first successful title defence of a total this season. After an opening loss, SRH bounced back strongly, with Abhishek Sharma (48) and Heinrich Klaasen (52) powering them to a formidable 226. The bowlers then backed it up with a clinical display.
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The win boosted SRH’s Net Run Rate and pushed them into mid-table, while KKR slipped to ninth with two defeats in two matches. Their campaign now faces early pressure, making their next fixture crucial.
In the race for individual honours, Angkrish Raghuvanshi leads the Orange Cap standings with 103 runs, followed closely by Ishan Kishan. Meanwhile, the Purple Cap race is jointly led by Jaydev Unadkat and Blessing Muzarabani with four wickets each.
With the season still in its early stages, the table remains fluid, but teams at the bottom will need quick turnarounds to stay in contention.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +4.171 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.907 |
| 3 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.397 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.687 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.509 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.469 |
| 7 | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.509 |
| 8 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.397 |
| 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.964 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -4.171 |
