The IPL 2026 season is heating up, and the latest shake-up in the points table has fans on the edge of their seats. After a stunning 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday, the Gujarat Titans have stormed into second place, proving they're a force to be reckoned with. With 14 points from 11 matches—boasting 7 wins and 4 losses, plus a net run rate of +0.228—GT is making a strong push for the playoffs.
For the Rajasthan Royals, it was a tough night. The defeat has dropped them to fifth place, with 12 points from 11 games (6 wins, 5 losses) and a net run rate of +0.082. They'll need to regroup quickly if they want to climb back into contention.
Meanwhile, the Sunrisers Hyderabad continue to dominate at the top of the table. They also have 14 points from 11 matches (7 wins, 4 losses), but their superior net run rate of +0.737 keeps them ahead of the Titans. It's a tight race at the summit, and every match counts.
Just behind the leaders, the Punjab Kings hold steady in third place with 13 points from 10 matches. Their record of 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no result, combined with a solid net run rate of +0.571, makes them a dangerous opponent. Right on their heels are Royal Challengers Bengaluru in fourth, with 12 points from 10 games (6 wins, 4 losses) and the highest net run rate in the top five at an impressive +1.234.
Further down the ladder, Chennai Super Kings sit in sixth with 10 points from 10 matches (5 wins, 5 losses, NRR +0.151), while Kolkata Knight Riders are seventh with 9 points from 10 games and a negative net run rate of -0.169. Delhi Capitals find themselves in eighth place with 8 points from 11 matches (4 wins, 7 losses, NRR -1.154), and Mumbai Indians are ninth with 6 points from 10 games (3 wins, 7 losses, NRR -0.649). Rounding out the table are Lucknow Super Giants in tenth, also on 6 points from 10 matches (3 wins, 7 losses) but with a net run rate of -0.934.
As the tournament progresses, every win reshapes the standings. Get ready for more thrilling action—and don't forget to gear up in your team's colors to show your support!