Royal Challengers Bengaluru were beaten by 55 runs by Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, yet Rajat Patidar’s team still finished the league phase at the summit and booked their place in the IPL playoffs. In a run-fest that saw SRH post 255/4 in the first innings, RCB managed 200/4 in their 20 overs in reply.
Patidar provided the key spark with a knock of 56 from 39 balls, while Krunal Pandya remained unbeaten on 41* as RCB fell short of the target.
Looking ahead, RCB are set to take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on May 26 at Dharamshala. Sunrisers Hyderabad will play the eliminator on May 27.
Bengaluru will start the playoffs as the top-ranked side with 18 points from 14 matches. They have won nine games, and their net run rate has been the best in the competition at +0.783.
Gujarat Titans also ended the league stage with 18 points, powered by nine wins and five defeats from 14 outings. Their strong net run rate kept them in the top two, alongside Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, who also secured qualification, finished third with 18 points from 14 matches as well—winning nine and losing five. Rajasthan Royals, viewed as the most likely to take the final playoff position, were fourth with 14 points from 13 games (7 wins, 6 losses) and a net run rate of +0.083. Parag’s team only needed a victory in their last match to seal a playoff berth.
Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders were tied on 13 points apiece, with the only separation coming via net run rate. PBKS ended fifth with a record of 6 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no result from 13 matches, along with an NRR of +0.227. KKR, matching the same win-loss tally and one no result, finished sixth with a slightly lower NRR of +0.011.
Chennai Super Kings wrapped up the season in seventh place, collecting 12 points from 14 matches through six victories and eight defeats. Their net run rate stood at -0.345.
Delhi Capitals also finished on 12 points from 13 matches, but they were placed eighth due to a weaker net run rate of -0.871.
At the bottom of the table, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants—both already eliminated—occupied ninth and tenth positions respectively.
Updated IPL Points Table 2026
- 1) RCB (Qualifier) — 14 matches, 9 wins, 5 losses, 18 points, NRR +0.783
- 2) GT (Qualifier) — 14 matches, 9 wins, 5 losses, 18 points, NRR +0.695
- 3) SRH (Qualifier) — 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 (Eliminated) — 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 (Eliminated) — 13 matches, 4 wins, 9 losses, 9 points, NRR -0.510
- 10) LSG (Eliminated) — 13 matches, 4 wins, 9 losses, 9 points, NRR -0.702
