The IPL 2026 season has reached an interesting phase where almost every team has played five matches, giving fans a clearer picture of the competition. The points table is beginning to settle, with a few teams dominating early while others are already under pressure.
After Match 25, where the Gujarat Titans defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders, the standings saw a significant shift. Teams are now fighting not just for points but also for a strong net run rate, which could prove crucial later in the tournament.
The result of the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders match has reshuffled the top half of the table considerably. Here is everything you need to know about the current IPL 2026 standings, along with the updated Orange Cap and Purple Cap leaderboards.
Updated IPL 2026 Points Table (After GT vs KKR, Match 25)
After the Gujarat Titans defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets, GT jumped to fourth position in the IPL 2026 standings, while the Ajinkya Rahane-led side remained at the bottom of the points table.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +1.067 |
| RCB | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +1.503 |
| RR | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.889 |
| GT | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.018 |
| SRH | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0.576 |
| DC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.322 |
| LSG | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.804 |
| CSK | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.846 |
| MI | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -1.076 |
| KKR | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1.149 |
Top Four Breakdown: Who Is Leading and Why
Punjab Kings (PBKS) sit at the summit with nine points from five games — four wins and one no-result. Their positive NRR of +1.067 underscores not just consistency but dominance in the matches they have completed. PBKS has been the most clinical side in the competition so far, and they are yet to lose a game.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) occupy second place with eight points and the tournament’s best NRR of +1.503. Their batting firepower has been on full display, with Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar both in the top four of the Orange Cap standings.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) are level on points with RCB at eight but sit third on NRR (+0.889). They have been well-served by their bowling attack, with Ravi Bishnoi and Jofra Archer both in the top five of the Purple Cap list. Their squad looks balanced.
Gujarat Titans (GT) climbed into the top four with their third consecutive victory. The win over KKR was driven by captain Shubman Gill, who smashed 86 runs off 50 balls — his knock included eight boundaries and four maximums — before Cameron Green’s catch ended his innings.
Middle-of-Table Scramble
Four teams — SRH, DC, LSG, and CSK — are clustered between four points each, making the race for playoff spots genuinely competitive. Sunrisers Hyderabad (+0.576 NRR) have the edge in run rate among this group, while Delhi Capitals, having played only four games, still have an extra match in hand.
Chennai Super Kings, historically one of the most reliable playoff sides, find themselves with a troubling NRR of -0.846, suggesting their wins have come narrowly while their losses have been heavy. Lucknow Super Giants face similar concerns at -0.804.
Mumbai Indians and KKR — The Danger Zone
The Mumbai Indians have managed just one win in five attempts and face a steep climb back into contention. Their NRR of -1.076 means they cannot afford to continue losing by large margins. The most alarming story of IPL 2026 so far, however, belongs to the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Despite having played six matches — one more than most sides — KKR remain the only winless team in the tournament, sitting at the bottom of the table with a solitary point from a no-result and an NRR of -1.149. 2024 champions from recent editions are in unprecedented early-season trouble under Ajinkya Rahane.
IPL 2026 Orange Cap Standings (Top 5)
GT skipper Shubman Gill moved to the top of the Orange Cap list after his match-winning knock against KKR, accumulating 251 runs in just four matches at an average of 62.75 and a strike rate of 154.93. Virat Kohli of RCB is second with 228 runs in five games, while SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen is third with 224 runs.
| Pos | Player | Team | Runs | Matches | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | GT | 251 | 4 | 86 | 62.75 | 154.93 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 228 | 5 | 69* | 57.00 | 158.33 |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 224 | 5 | 62 | 44.80 | 142.67 |
| 4 | Rajat Patidar | RCB | 222 | 5 | 63 | 55.50 | 213.46 |
| 5 | Ishan Kishan | SRH | 213 | 5 | 91 | 42.60 | 190.17 |
Rajat Patidar’s jaw-dropping strike rate of 213.46 is the standout number in the entire batting chart, while Ishan Kishan’s high score of 91 for SRH signals a player who has found his rhythm at the top of the order.
IPL 2026 Purple Cap Standings (Top 5)
GT pacer Prasidh Krishna leads the Purple Cap race with 11 wickets in five matches at an average of 16.72. CSK’s Anshul Kamboj is second with 10 wickets, and LSG’s Prince Yadav is third with 9 scalps in 5 outings.
| Pos | Player | Team | Wkts | Matches | Avg | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 11 | 5 | 16.72 | 9.20 |
| 2 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 10 | 5 | 18.90 | 10.12 |
| 3 | Prince Yadav | LSG | 9 | 5 | 18.22 | 9.11 |
| 4 | Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 9 | 5 | 16.55 | 9.31 |
| 5 | Jofra Archer | RR | 7 | 5 | 20.57 | 8.47 |
Prasidh Krishna’s haul of 11 wickets at this stage of the tournament is extraordinary and has been the single biggest factor behind GT’s recent three-game winning streak. Jofra Archer’s economy rate is the best among the top five wicket-takers, underlining his value to the RR even when he is not topping the charts.
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What to Watch Next
With the points table taking shape, the next cluster of matches will be pivotal for the bottom half of the table. Mumbai Indians and KKR must win immediately to avoid falling mathematically out of contention before the halfway point of the league stage.
For PBKS, the challenge is to convert their strong start into a deep playoff run — a phase of the tournament they have historically struggled to navigate. At the top, the race between RCB and RR for the best NRR could matter enormously when the final standings are calculated.
IPL 2026 has all the hallmarks of one of the most competitive league stages in recent memory, and the next ten days will go a long way in determining which sides can genuinely challenge for the title. This points table is as of April 18, 2026, following the conclusion of Match 25 between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders.