NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru reclaimed the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table on Wednesday with a commanding six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur.
Kohli's masterclass powers RCB
RCB talisman Virat Kohli played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 105 off 60 balls to help the team chase down a target of 193 in 19.1 overs. This was their eighth win of the season, propelling them to the summit of the standings in the business end of the league stage.
With 16 points and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of +1.053, RCB overtook Gujarat Titans, who also have 16 points but trail on NRR. The Titans remain in second place.
KKR's playoff hopes take a hit
The defeat left KKR stranded in eighth position, keeping their playoff hopes alive only by the thinnest of margins. KKR's four-match winning streak came to an end despite posting a competitive total.
After RCB and GT, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings occupy the remaining two playoff spots with 14 and 13 points respectively.
Standings update after match 57
The rest of the standings remain unchanged after Match No. 57 of the 70-match league stage. Chennai Super Kings are fifth with 12 points, ahead of Rajasthan Royals on superior NRR, with both teams having three matches left each. Below them, Delhi Capitals and KKR are still mathematically alive in the playoff race. DC have 10 points from 12 games, while KKR have nine points from 11 games.
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are the only two teams eliminated so far this season.
IPL 2026 points table after RCB vs KKR
- 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Played 12, Won 8, Lost 4, Points 16, NRR +1.053
- 2. Gujarat Titans - Played 12, Won 8, Lost 4, Points 16, NRR +0.551
- 3. Sunrisers Hyderabad - Played 12, Won 7, Lost 5, Points 14, NRR +0.331
- 4. Punjab Kings - Played 11, Won 6, Lost 4, Points 13, NRR +0.428
- 5. Chennai Super Kings - Played 11, Won 6, Lost 5, Points 12, NRR +0.185
- 6. Rajasthan Royals - Played 11, Won 6, Lost 5, Points 12, NRR +0.082
- 7. Delhi Capitals - Played 12, Won 5, Lost 7, Points 10, NRR -0.993
- 8. Kolkata Knight Riders - Played 11, Won 4, Lost 6, Points 9, NRR -0.198
- 9. Mumbai Indians (Eliminated) - Played 11, Won 3, Lost 8, Points 6, NRR -0.585
- 10. Lucknow Super Giants (Eliminated) - Played 11, Won 3, Lost 8, Points 6, NRR -0.907
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