The IPL 2026 points table is beginning to take shape, with teams jostling for early dominance in the tournament. Rajasthan Royals sit comfortably at the top with three wins from three matches and a strong net run rate, while Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru follow closely behind.
Delhi Capitals, after their latest result, have strengthened their position in the top half, showing consistency with both bat and ball.Delhi Capitals now find themselves in a competitive mid-table battle, alongside teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, all of whom are trying to build momentum. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have had a mixed start, and Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are struggling at the bottom, with CSK yet to register a win this season.
At this stage, net run rate is already playing a crucial role in separating teams with similar points.The early trend suggests that teams with strong top-order batting and disciplined bowling units are gaining an edge. Delhi, in particular, have looked balanced, with contributions coming from multiple players. Their ability to chase and handle pressure situations has been a key factor in their rise on the table.
In the latest match, however, Delhi Capitals fell agonisingly short against Gujarat Titans in a last-over thriller. Chasing 210, KL Rahul’s 92 and David Miller’s unbeaten 41 kept them in the hunt, but they ended at 209/8. A dramatic run-out of Kuldeep Yadav on the final ball sealed a narrow one-run win for Gujarat Titans.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | RR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.403 |
| 2 | PBKS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +0.637 |
| 3 | RCB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.501 |
| 4 | DC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.811 |
| 5 | SRH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.275 |
| 6 | GT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.270 |
| 7 | LSG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.542 |
| 8 | MI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.715 |
| 9 | KKR | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1.964 |
| 10 | CSK | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -2.517 |
