IPL 2026 kicks off on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with a high-voltage opening clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Overall, 74 matches will be played in the 19th season of the T20 league. A look at the points table:
Points Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Squad | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.989 |
| 2 |  Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Squad | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.978 |
| 3 |  Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Squad | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.178 |
| 4 |  Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Squad | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.154 |
| 5 |  Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Squad | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -0.099 |
| 6 |  Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Squad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.282 |
| 7 |  Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Squad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.716 |
| 8 |  Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Squad | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.739 |
| 9 |  Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Squad | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1.440 |
| 10 |  Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Squad | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -0.812 |
Who is currently leading the IPL 2026 points table?
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Squad leads the IPL 2026 points table with 8 points from 4 matches. NRR: +1.989. Updated 11 April 2026.
Which teams have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs?
As of 11 April 2026, no teams have officially qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs yet. Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Squad, Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Squad are currently in strong contention. 16 points typically guarantees qualification.
How does the IPL 2026 group format affect the points table?
IPL 2026 uses two groups: Group A (KKR, RCB, RR, CSK, PBKS) and Group B (SRH, DC, GT, MI, LSG). The combined points table across both groups determines the top 4 playoff qualifiers.