The IPL 2026 league stage is complete. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished first with 18 points and a net run rate of +0.783, ahead of Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who also finished on 18 points.
IPL 2026 final points table
League positions below match the published final table. The top four teams qualified for the playoffs; Punjab Kings finished fifth despite earning 15 points because the four playoff places were taken by RCB, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals.
| Pos. | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals (Q) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | +0.189 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | -0.651 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | -0.147 |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.584 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.740 |
Abbreviations: Q = qualified for the playoffs; NR = no result; NRR = net run rate. Source: IPL.com and Cricbuzz’s final IPL 2026 points table.
How the IPL points system works
- Win: 2 points.
- No result or abandoned match: 1 point to each team under the competition’s points rules.
- Loss: 0 points.
- Tied on points: net run rate and other applicable tournament playing conditions determine the order.
NRR measures a team’s aggregate scoring rate minus the aggregate rate at which it concedes runs across matches counted in the table. It is not calculated by simply averaging match-by-match NRRs. There are specific rules when an innings ends early because a side is all out, and adjusted calculations may apply in rain-affected matches. Read our guide: How to Calculate Net Run Rate (NRR) in Cricket.
Who finished in the playoff places?
RCB, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad all finished on 18 points, with net run rate placing them first, second and third respectively. Rajasthan Royals took the fourth playoff place with 16 points. Punjab Kings finished fifth on 15 points; their +0.309 NRR was positive, but they did not finish in the top four.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru went on to win the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans on May 31, 2026, winning by five wickets. The league table above is separate from the playoff results.
Official sources
- IPL.com: IPL 2026 points table — final league-stage standings and net run rate.
- Cricbuzz: Indian Premier League 2026 points table — cross-check of matches, wins, losses, no-results, points and NRR.
- IPL.com: RCB vs Gujarat Titans, 2026 final — final score and result.
Editorial note: Updated October 26, 2026, with the final 2026 league-stage table. The original URL has been retained.
