IPL 2026: There is turmoil in the points table after the comeback of CSK, the condition of this team which became champion two years ago is bad; Know the picture of playoff
IPL 2026: As the IPL 2026 season is progressing, the excitement in the points table is also increasing at the same pace. Two consecutive wins of Chennai Super Kings have given a completely new turn to the race for the playoffs, while the condition of two years ago’s champions Kolkata Knight Riders looks very bad. After 23 matches, many big upheavals have been seen in the points table and now every match is affecting the playoff equation.
RR on top, CSK makes a strong comeback
Rajasthan Royals currently remain on top of the table with 4 wins and 8 points from 5 matches. Although the team recently suffered its first defeat of the season, its net run rate and consistent performance keeps it ahead of the other teams.
Whereas Chennai Super Kings have made a strong comeback after a bad start. The team has again brought itself into the race for the playoffs by winning two consecutive matches. The special thing is that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have gained confidence in their recent matches by defeating teams like Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, who were in good form till then. Now Chennai is in 8th place with 2 wins in 5 matches, but the momentum seems to be completely in its favor.
Comeback king Sanju Samson is considered to be the main architect behind this spectacular comeback of Chennai Super Kings, who played a decisive role in the team’s victory by playing a century innings (115 not out) against DC and then a stormy innings of 48 runs against KKR.
KKR is in the worst condition
This season so far has been very disappointing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who won the trophy two years ago. The team has reached the bottom of the points table with just 1 point after 4 losses in 5 matches, and an inconclusive match with Punjab Kings.
Apart from this, the net run rate is also -1.383, which further increases their problems. If the comeback is not made soon, KKR’s playoff dream may be shattered in the early stages itself.
Playoff Race Analysis (IPL 2026)
Rajasthan Royals are currently in the strongest position with 4 wins and 8 points from 5 matches. The team’s balanced performance is making it a strong contender for the playoffs. Punjab Kings are also unbeaten in the tournament so far and are in second place with 7 points in 4 matches, which shows their excellent form.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have also made a strong start and after winning 3 out of 4 matches, remain in the top-3 with 6 points. If the team maintains this rhythm then it can be considered almost certain that it will reach the playoffs.
Apart from this, there is a tough competition for the fourth place between Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings. All these teams have 4 points each, so a win can take the team to the top-4, while a loss can push them down several places. Chennai has shown signs of a comeback with two consecutive wins, although its net run rate still remains a matter of concern.
On the other hand, the situation of Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders is worrying at present. Mumbai has won only 1 match out of 4 and will have to pick up the pace soon to remain in the race for the playoffs. At the same time, the condition of Kolkata Knight Riders is the worst, which has not been able to register a single win in 5 matches. If KKR wants to keep its playoff hopes alive, it will now have to win almost every match.
If we look at the trend of previous seasons of IPL, generally 16 points are considered safe to reach the playoffs. In such a situation, most of the teams will have to register at least 8 wins. In the current situation, Rajasthan, Punjab and RCB seem to be the strongest contenders, while the fight between the remaining teams for the fourth place is going to be even more exciting.
IPL 2026 Points Table (after 22 matches)
| rank | Team | match | Victory | Garland | NR | score | net run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.889 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +0.720 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +1.148 |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0.576 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.322 |
| 6 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -0.029 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -0.427 |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.846 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.772 |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -1.383 |
Today’s match can change top-4
The RCB vs LSG match to be played on Wednesday (April 15) will have a direct impact on the points table.
- RCB’s victory: The team can reach top-2.
- LSG win: Lucknow can make a strong position in the top-4.
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