Delhi Capitals kept their play-off bid very much on track by defeating Rajasthan Royals in match 62 of the IPL 2026 on Sunday at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Set a target of 194, DC got the job done with a late flourish as Ashutosh Sharma struck a six to finish the chase, handing the franchise its sixth win of the campaign. The result lifted Delhi to 12 points from 13 matches, moving them up from eighth to seventh in the standings and keeping the race alive for the knockout places.
For Rajasthan, the defeat meant a missed opportunity to break into the top four. Riyan Parag’s side remain fifth with 12 points from as many games, after posting six wins and six losses so far. Their net run rate sits at +0.027, leaving them in the mix but with no room for further slip-ups if they want to climb into the higher bracket.
Earlier on the same day, Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to confirm a play-off spot. RCB secured qualification by beating Punjab Kings by 23 runs in Dharamshala. Bengaluru have continued to dominate the table, occupying the top position with 18 points from 13 matches, built on nine victories and only four defeats. Punjab Kings, despite still holding fourth place, have taken a serious hit to their qualifying chances after suffering their sixth consecutive loss. PBKS are now on 13 points from 13 outings, with six wins, six losses, and one no result.
Gujarat Titans continue to sit second in the race, collecting 16 points from 13 matches. Although their five-match winning run was halted by Kolkata Knight Riders, they remain in a strong position with eight wins and five defeats, along with a net run rate of +0.400.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed third with 14 points from 12 matches. SRH have won seven games and lost five, and their net run rate is +0.331, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a top-two finish. Chennai Super Kings are listed sixth, on 12 points from 12 matches after winning six and losing six; their net run rate is also +0.027. KKR are seventh with 11 points from 12 matches, having recorded five wins, six defeats and one no result, with a net run rate of -0.038.
At the other end of the table, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have both been ruled out of the play-off race. MI are ninth with eight points and a net run rate of -0.504, while LSG remain last with the same points total but a worse net run rate of -0.701.
IPL points table after match 62:
- 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) — 13 matches, 9 wins, 4 losses, 18 points, NRR +1.065
- 2. Gujarat Titans — 13 matches, 8 wins, 5 losses, 16 points, NRR +0.400
- 3. Sunrisers Hyderabad — 12 matches, 7 wins, 5 losses, 14 points, NRR +0.331
- 4. Punjab Kings — 13 matches, 6 wins, 6 losses, 1 no result, 13 points, NRR +0.227
- 5. Rajasthan Royals — 12 matches, 6 wins, 6 losses, 12 points, NRR +0.027
- 6. Chennai Super Kings — 12 matches, 6 wins, 6 losses, 12 points, NRR +0.027
- 7. Delhi Capitals — 13 matches, 6 wins, 7 losses, 12 points, NRR -0.871
- 8. Kolkata Knight Riders — 12 matches, 5 wins, 6 losses, 1 no result, 11 points, NRR -0.038
- 9. Mumbai Indians (E) — 12 matches, 4 wins, 8 losses, 8 points, NRR -0.504
- 10. Lucknow Super Giants (E) — 12 matches, 4 wins, 8 losses, 8 points, NRR -0.701
