The IPL 2026 points table after Match 50 may not have rewritten the entire league story, but the result proved pivotal for the playoff chase. Royal Challengers Bengaluru surrendered their extra advantage over multiple contenders when they lost to Lucknow Super Giants, a defeat that left them tied on points with both Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.
For LSG, the win carried weight far beyond the standings. It was their first victory after a run of six consecutive defeats and it also brought an end to an eight-match losing streak at their home ground in Lucknow. Mitchell Marsh set the tone with a breathtaking knock of 111 off 56 balls as bottom-placed LSG completed a nine-run triumph over RCB, with the chase curtailed under the DLS method due to rain.
IPL 2026 points table after Match 50
Here’s how the table stood following the latest round of fixtures:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad — Played 11, Won 7, Lost 4, No result 0, Points 14, Net run rate +0.737
- Punjab Kings — Played 10, Won 6, Lost 3, No result 1, Points 13, Net run rate +0.571
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Played 10, Won 4, Lost 6, No result 0, Points 12, Net run rate +1.249
- Rajasthan Royals — Played 10, Won 4, Lost 6, No result 0, Points 12, Net run rate +0.510
- Gujarat Titans — Played 10, Won 4, Lost 6, No result 0, Points 12, Net run rate -0.147
- Chennai Super Kings — Played 10, Won 5, Lost 5, No result 0, Points 10, Net run rate +0.151
- Delhi Capitals — Played 10, Won 4, Lost 6, No result 0, Points 8, Net run rate -0.949
- Kolkata Knight Riders — Played 9, Won 3, Lost 6, No result 0, Points 7, Net run rate -0.539
- Mumbai Indians — Played 10, Won 3, Lost 7, No result 0, Points 6, Net run rate -0.649
- Lucknow Super Giants — Played 10, Won 3, Lost 7, No result 0, Points 6, Net run rate -0.949
What the shake-up means for the playoff race
Sunrisers Hyderabad remain at the summit with 14 points from 11 matches, having won seven and lost four, supported by a net run rate of +0.737. Punjab Kings sit just behind on 13 points from 10 outings, with six wins, three defeats and one no result, along with a net run rate of +0.571.
Even after the setback, Royal Challengers Bengaluru still own the tournament’s best net run rate at +1.249, a factor that could end up decisive as the race for qualification tightens. With Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans also finishing on 12 points, the battle for the top four has become even more crowded heading into the concluding stages of the league phase.
Chennai Super Kings continue to stay in the mix on 10 points. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians are all facing increasing pressure to keep their playoff hopes alive as the table compresses near the qualification spots.
At the bottom, Lucknow Super Giants have at least halted the slide, moving up to six points from 10 matches. The improvement is welcome, but they still have a long way to go if they are to climb into contention.
