IPL 2026 Points Table

Q: How does IPL 2026 qualification work?

The top 4 teams after 70 league matches qualify for the playoffs. Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd), Eliminator (3rd vs 4th), Qualifier 2 (loser of Q1 vs winner of Eliminator), then the Final.

Q: How are IPL points calculated?

Teams earn 2 points for a win , 1 point each for a no-result, and 0 for a loss. If teams are tied on points, Net Run Rate (NRR) decides the ranking.

Q: How many points do you need to qualify for IPL playoffs?

Historically, 16 points (8 wins from 14) has been the safe qualification threshold. Teams with 14 points have qualified with strong NRR. Teams with 12 points have never qualified.

Q: Who are the IPL 2026 defending champions?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in the final. They defend the title in 2026.

Live standings updated after every match. Top 4 qualify for playoffs.

Last updated: 2026-04-19 · By CricketPrediction.com

After 11 of 74 matches, RCB lead the IPL 2026 points table with 4 points from 2 wins. The top 4 teams qualify for playoffs. See our winner prediction for outright odds analysis.

#	Team	P	W	L	NRR	Pts	Form
1	Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB	2	2	0	+2.501	4	WW ---
2	Rajasthan Royals RR	2	2	0	+2.233	4	WW ---
3	Delhi Capitals DC	2	2	0	+1.170	4	WW ---
4	Punjab Kings PBKS	2	2	0	+0.637	4	WW ---
5	Sunrisers Hyderabad SRH	3	1	2	+0.275	2	LWL --
6	Mumbai Indians MI	2	1	1	-0.206	2	LW ---
7	Lucknow Super Giants LSG	2	1	1	-0.542	2	WL ---
8	Gujarat Titans GT	2	0	2	-0.424	0	LL ---
9	Kolkata Knight Riders KKR	2	0	2	-1.964	0	LL ---
10	Chennai Super Kings CSK	3	0	3	-2.517	0	LLL --

Playoff positions (top 4)

· 16 points = historically safe for qualification

How IPL Playoff Qualification Works

The top 4 teams after 70 league matches advance to the playoffs. The format gives the top 2 teams a safety net:

Qualifier 1

1st vs 2nd — winner goes directly to the Final

Eliminator

3rd vs 4th — loser is eliminated

Qualifier 2

Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator

Final

Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2

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IPL Points Table FAQ

How does IPL 2026 qualification work?

The top 4 teams after 70 league matches qualify for the playoffs. Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd), Eliminator (3rd vs 4th), Qualifier 2 (loser of Q1 vs winner of Eliminator), then the Final.

How are IPL points calculated?

Teams earn 2 points for a win, 1 point each for a no-result, and 0 for a loss. If teams are tied on points, Net Run Rate (NRR) decides the ranking.

What is Net Run Rate (NRR) in IPL?

NRR = (runs scored per over) minus (runs conceded per over) across all matches. A positive NRR means you score faster than opponents. It is the primary tiebreaker when teams have equal points. Calculate your team's NRR with our free Net Run Rate Calculator.

How many points do you need to qualify for IPL playoffs?

Historically, 16 points (8 wins from 14) has been the safe qualification threshold. Teams with 14 points have qualified with strong NRR. Teams with 12 points have never qualified.

Who are the IPL 2026 defending champions?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in the final. They defend the title in 2026.

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