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IPL 2026 Points Table After RCB vs SRH: Updated Standings, NRR & Playoff Race
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The IPL 2026 points table is up and running after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dominant six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB move to the top with 2 points and a healthy NRR of +2.907, while SRH — who posted 201/9 before watching RCB chase it down in 15.4 overs — sit at the bottom with an NRR of -2.907. Eight teams are yet to play their opening fixtures. Here’s the full updated table.
IPL 2026 Points Table — Updated Standings After Match 1
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2.907 | 2 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 2 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 10 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.907 | 0 |
Points table updated after Match 1, March 28, 2026. Source: IPL Official / ESPNcricinfo.
What Changed After RCB vs SRH
- RCB: Defending champions kick off their title defence in style. Top of the IPL 2026 points table with 2 points and an NRR of +2.907 — the result of chasing 202 in just 15.4 overs. That margin of victory is going to hurt opponents in NRR battles come late April.
- SRH: Slumped straight to the bottom. Ishan Kishan’s 80-run knock and Aniket Verma’s late 43 off 18 helped SRH post a competitive 201/9, but RCB’s chase was in a different league. The -2.907 NRR is the season’s worst — Sunrisers need a big-margin win in their next outing, not just any win.
- Rest of the field: Eight teams — CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, RR, GT, LSG and DC — are all on 0 points and NRR of 0.000, yet to play their openers. The real shape of the table won’t emerge until the first full week of April is done.
Key Numbers From The Match
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| SRH Total | 201/9 in 20 overs |
| RCB Chase | 202/4 in 15.4 overs |
| Margin of Victory | 6 wickets (with 26 balls remaining) |
| RCB NRR Gained | +2.907 |
| SRH NRR | -2.907 |
| Top Scorer | Ishan Kishan (SRH) — 80 off 37 |
| Top RCB Bat | Virat Kohli 69* (38) | Devdutt Padikkal 61 (26) |
| Top Bowling | Jacob Duffy 3/22 | Romario Shepherd 3 wickets |
Top 4 Race: Current Playoff Picture
After just one match, the playoff picture is obviously embryonic — but the manner of RCB’s win has set a benchmark. Chasing 202 in 15.4 overs is not just a statement result, it’s a massive NRR boost that could prove decisive if the season ends with three or four teams locked on equal points.
The real scramble for top 4 begins once all ten teams complete their first three matches by mid-April. Historically, IPL table positions fluctuate wildly in April before settling in May. Last season RCB finished second, PBKS topped the table — yet RCB lifted the trophy. Finishing top two matters (it gives two shots at the final), but no team should panic yet based on a single match.
Eight teams go into this weekend still on zero points. The next three matches — MI vs KKR (March 29), RR vs CSK (March 30), and GT vs LSG — will start filling in the blanks. By the end of the first week, we’ll have a clearer sense of who’s built for the top 4 and who’s chasing from behind.
Bottom 4: Who’s in Trouble?
SRH are the only team with a negative NRR right now, and it’s a rough one. The -2.907 doesn’t just reflect a loss — it reflects the scale of the beating. New captain Ishan Kishan led from the front with the bat (80 off 37), but SRH’s bowling leaked 4 runs an over more than it should have. Pat Cummins’ absence through injury hurt badly. They play their next game without their overseas pace leader — and the pressure to win, and win big, is already on.
For the eight teams yet to play, an opening defeat — especially with a large margin — could drag NRR into negative territory immediately. Teams like CSK (without MS Dhoni for the full season), DC and GT face their openers knowing that NRR shaped last season’s final standings dramatically. Early slip-ups are harder to recover from than they look on paper.
Key Upcoming Fixtures That Could Shake the Table
- MI vs KKR (March 29, Wankhede): Two title contenders, both yet to open their account. This one will hand out 2 points and the winner gets a positive NRR head-start. A thumping win for either side could put them level with RCB on points and possibly ahead on NRR depending on the margin.
- RR vs CSK (March 30, Guwahati): CSK without Dhoni need a fast start to settle. RR have a settled side and home advantage at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Six points at stake between two teams who’ll expect to challenge for the top 4.
- SRH’s next fixture: Watch SRH’s second match closely. They can’t afford another NRR hammering. A second straight loss with a negative swing would put playoff qualification in serious danger before April even starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the IPL 2026 points table after Match 1?
After Match 1 on March 28, 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru top the IPL 2026 points table with 2 points and an NRR of +2.907. Sunrisers Hyderabad sit at the bottom with 0 points and an NRR of -2.907. The remaining eight teams — CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, RR, GT, LSG and DC — are yet to play their opening matches and sit on 0 points with an NRR of 0.000.
Q2. Which teams are in top 4 IPL 2026 after RCB vs SRH?
Only one match has been played so far. RCB occupy the top spot with 2 points. The remaining nine teams are on 0 points each — SRH ranked second-last due to a negative NRR of -2.907, while all eight teams yet to play sit with NRR of 0.000. The top 4 picture will only take shape once all teams complete their opening fixtures in the first week of April.
Q3. How is NRR calculated in IPL 2026?
Net Run Rate (NRR) is calculated by subtracting average runs conceded per over from average runs scored per over across all matches played. RCB’s NRR of +2.907 after Match 1 reflects how dominantly they chased down 202 in just 15.4 overs. NRR acts as the tiebreaker when teams finish level on points at the end of the league stage.
Q4. Can SRH still qualify for the playoffs despite negative NRR?
Yes, absolutely. One bad NRR after a single match can be recovered over 13 remaining games. Big-margin wins improve NRR significantly. Last season proved that NRR shifts quickly mid-season. SRH need to focus on winning their next few matches first — the NRR will gradually recover if they keep winning.
The IPL 2026 points table after RCB vs SRH shows a season barely getting started — one team up, one team stinging. With eight teams yet to open their accounts, the table will look completely different by next weekend. RCB have set the standard: 202 chased in 15.4 overs is the number every team in the competition is now chasing.
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