IPL 2026 Schedule and Points Table Update

Why this matters: The IPL playoff race is highly competitive, with several teams still in contention. Understanding the schedule and points table is crucial for fans and analysts alike to follow the unfolding drama.

The final week of the IPL 2026 league stage promises thrilling encounters as teams battle for playoff qualification. Gujarat Titans' recent performance has solidified their position, but other teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad remain strong contenders. The elimination of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants has raised the stakes for the remaining teams. The upcoming matches will be decisive in determining the final composition of the playoffs.

Schedule Highlights (May 18-24):

Updated Points Table:

| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |

| :------- | :---------------------------- | :----- | :-- | :--- | :- | :----- | :------ |

| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | +0.551 |

| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | +1.103 |

| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | +0.331 |

| 4 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | +0.428 |

| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 | +0.185 |

| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 | +0.082 |

| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | -0.993 |

| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -0.169 |

| 9 | Mumbai Indians (E) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -0.585 |

| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (E) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -0.907 |

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have been eliminated.

Gujarat Titans are currently leading the table.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has the best net run rate at +1.103.

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