Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a 55-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, but Rajat Patidar's side still secured the top spot on the points table and advanced to the IPL playoffs. In a high-scoring encounter, SRH posted a formidable 255 for 4 in the first innings, and RCB could only manage 200 for 4 in their 20 overs. Captain Rajat Patidar top-scored with 56 off 39 balls, while Krunal Pandya remained unbeaten on 41.
Playoff Schedule
RCB will now face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on May 26 in Dharamshala. Sunrisers Hyderabad will play the Eliminator on May 27.
Points Table Overview
RCB finished the league stage with 18 points from 14 matches, winning nine games and losing five. Their net run rate of +0.783 is the best in the tournament, ensuring they stay at the summit. Gujarat Titans also ended with 18 points, having nine wins and five losses, and a net run rate of +0.695, placing them second.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, who also qualified for the playoffs, are third with 18 points from 14 matches (9 wins, 5 losses). Rajasthan Royals, the favorites to claim the final playoff spot, are fourth with 14 points from 13 games (7 wins, 6 losses) and a net run rate of +0.083. Riyan Parag's side needs just one win in their last match to secure a playoff berth.
Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are tied on 13 points each, separated only by net run rate. PBKS are fifth with 13 points from 13 matches (6 wins, 6 losses, 1 no result) and an NRR of +0.227. KKR, with the same win-loss record and one no result, are sixth with a slightly lower NRR of +0.011.
Chennai Super Kings ended their season in seventh place with 12 points from 14 matches (6 wins, 8 losses) and a net run rate of -0.345. Delhi Capitals also have 12 points from 13 matches but are eighth due to a poorer net run rate of -0.871. At the bottom, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both already eliminated, occupy ninth and tenth places respectively.
Updated IPL Points Table 2026
- 1. RCB (Q) - 14 matches, 9 wins, 5 losses, 18 points, NRR +0.783
- 2. GT (Q) - 14 matches, 9 wins, 5 losses, 18 points, NRR +0.695
- 3. SRH (Q) - 14 matches, 9 wins, 5 losses, 18 points, NRR +0.524
- 4. RR - 13 matches, 7 wins, 6 losses, 14 points, NRR +0.083
- 5. PBKS - 13 matches, 6 wins, 6 losses, 1 no result, 13 points, NRR +0.227
- 6. KKR - 13 matches, 6 wins, 6 losses, 1 no result, 13 points, NRR +0.011
- 7. CSK (E) - 14 matches, 6 wins, 8 losses, 12 points, NRR -0.345
- 8. DC - 13 matches, 6 wins, 7 losses, 12 points, NRR -0.871
- 9. MI (E) - 13 matches, 4 wins, 9 losses, 8 points, NRR -0.510
- 10. LSG (E) - 13 matches, 4 wins, 9 losses, 8 points, NRR -0.702
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