The IPL 2026 season has completed its league stage, with the top four teams securing their places in the playoffs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals finished in the top four positions of the official IPL 2026 points table.
IPL 2026 Points Table
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished at the top with 18 points from 14 matches, recording nine wins and five losses. Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad also finished with 18 points, while Rajasthan Royals secured fourth place with 16 points.
| Position | Team | Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 | 18 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 14 | 18 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 18 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 16 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 15 |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 14 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 13 |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 12 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 8 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 8 |
Four Teams Qualify for IPL 2026 Playoffs
The four teams that qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs are RCB, GT, SRH and RR. RCB topped the table with a net run rate of +0.783, followed by Gujarat Titans at +0.695 and Sunrisers Hyderabad at +0.524.
The league stage is now complete, so there are no regular IPL matches scheduled for today, September 23. The focus has shifted to the playoff stage and the teams competing for the IPL 2026 title.
RCB Lead the League Stage
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the league stage with nine wins and five defeats. Their 18 points put them at the top of the table, with their positive net run rate giving them the first position among the teams tied on 18 points.
Gujarat Titans and SRH Also Finish on 18 Points
Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad also collected 18 points after their 14 league matches. Their final positions were determined by net run rate, with GT finishing second and SRH third.
Rajasthan Royals Complete the Top Four
Rajasthan Royals finished fourth with 16 points, winning eight of their 14 matches. Their qualification completed the four-team playoff lineup for IPL 2026.
What About the Other Teams?
Punjab Kings narrowly missed the top four with 15 points, while Delhi Capitals finished sixth with 14 points. Kolkata Knight Riders ended their campaign with 13 points, followed by Chennai Super Kings on 12.
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants finished with eight points each after winning four of their 14 matches.
IPL 2026 Latest Update
With the league stage completed, IPL 2026 coverage is now moving toward the playoffs, while fans are also following the season’s leading run-scorers, wicket-takers and team performances.
For the latest standings, the official IPL points table remains the best source for updated team positions and statistics.
RCB Finish on Top
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the IPL 2026 league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points from 14 matches. RCB recorded nine wins and five losses, with a net run rate of +0.783, giving them the highest position among the three teams that also finished on 18 points.
2. GT and SRH Also End on 18 Points
Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad also collected 18 points each from their 14 league matches. GT finished second with a net run rate of +0.695, while SRH finished third with +0.524. Both teams have qualified for the playoffs.
3. Rajasthan Royals Secure the Final Playoff Spot
Rajasthan Royals claimed the fourth playoff position after finishing the league stage with 16 points. RR won eight of their 14 matches and finished ahead of Punjab Kings, who ended the league stage with 15 points.
4. Punjab Kings Miss Out Despite 15 Points
Punjab Kings finished fifth with 15 points, including seven wins, six losses and one no-result. Their final position left them just outside the playoff spots, while Delhi Capitals finished sixth with 14 points.
