IPL 2026 Points Table: How much did the points table change after Punjab’s defeat? Know who holds the orange and purple caps

IPL 2026 Points Table: The excitement of IPL 2026 is at its peak and the picture of the points table seems to be changing with every match. Recently, after the match played between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, there have been some changes in the points table, but there has not been much impact on the top positions.

Punjab on top despite defeat

In the match played in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings had to face defeat by 6 wickets at the hands of Rajasthan Royals. This is Punjab’s first defeat of this season. However, despite this defeat, Punjab team remains on top in the points table with 13 points. Punjab has won 6 out of the 8 matches played so far, while they had to face defeat in 1 match. Apart from this, one of their matches was canceled due to rain. Royal Challengers Bangalore team remains at second position in the points table with 12 points.

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Rajasthan got benefit

Apart from this, after registering victory against Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals have come to third position with 12 points. Before this match, Rajasthan team was in fourth place. But after this victory she has moved up one place.

condition of other teams

Sunrisers Hyderabad team is in fourth place with 10 points. Gujarat Titans is at fifth position with 8 points. Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals are at sixth and seventh position with 6-6 points. Apart from this, Kolkata Knight Riders is at eighth position with 5 points. Mumbai Indians are in ninth place with 4 points. Lucknow Super Giants is at the last position with 4 points.

Who has the orange and purple cap?

Let us tell you, after 40 matches, Rajasthan Royals’ young opening batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi holds the Orange Cap. He has scored 400 runs in 9 matches played so far. The Purple Cap is held by Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has taken 14 wickets in 8 matches.