Mumbai, India — April 5, 2026
The latest standings in the Indian Premier League 2026 season show an intense early battle, with Rajasthan Royals leading the points table. With two wins from two matches, Rajasthan holds the top spot with a strong Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.233.
The tournament, which began on March 28, is still in its early league phase, but teams are already competing fiercely for momentum.
📊 IPL 2026 Points Table (As of April 5, 2026)
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.233 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.170 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.637 |
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.907 |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.469 |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.206 |
| 7 | Gujarat Titans | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.424 |
| 8 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.397 |
| 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.964 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.562 |
🔥 Key Highlights
- Top Performers: Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings remain unbeaten with 4 points each.
- NRR Leaders: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the best NRR (+2.907) after a dominant opening win.
- Struggling Teams: Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to register a win this season.
📅 Matches Today (April 5, 2026)
- Afternoon Match (3:30 PM):
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants - Evening Match (7:30 PM):
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
📊 Early Tournament Insight
The early phase of IPL 2026 highlights how crucial net run rate can be in tight standings. While Rajasthan Royals lead on points, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s superior NRR signals their potential to climb quickly as more matches are played.
With several teams still finding form, the points table is expected to shift rapidly in the coming days.
