The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the world’s largest and most popular T20 cricket leagues, featuring top players from across the globe.
Every match in the league stage plays a crucial role in shaping the IPL 2026 Points Table, which ultimately decides which teams qualify for the playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final).
Indian Premier League 2026
The TATA IPL 2026 will be played in the T20 format from 28 March to 31 May 2026. The tournament will feature the top international and Indian players competing for the prestigious IPL trophy.
A total of 10 franchise teams will compete in 74 matches, making it another exciting edition of the Indian Premier League.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | TATA IPL 2026 |
| Edition | 19th |
| Board | BCCI |
| Host Country | India |
| Total Teams | 10 |
| Total Matches | 84 |
| First Match | 28 March 2026 |
| Final Match | 31 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.iplt20.com |
IPL 2026 Teams List
The 10 teams participating in IPL 2026 feature some of the world’s biggest cricket stars.
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
| Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
IPL 2026 Points Table (Updated)
Edit: (This table will be updated after every IPL match.)
| TEAMS | M | W | L | N/R | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2.233 |
| DC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.170 |
| PBKS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.637 |
| RCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.907 |
| SRH | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.469 |
| MI | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.206 |
| GT | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.424 |
| LSG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.379 |
| KKR | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.964 |
| CSK | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.562 |
IPL 2026 Qualification Rules
- Teams are ranked based on their performance in the league stage.
- The top four teams qualify for the playoffs.
- The team finishing in first position plays against the team in second position in Qualifier 1.
- The teams finishing in third and fourth positions compete in the Eliminator.
- The winner of the Eliminator plays against the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2.
- The winner of Qualifier 2 advances to the final.
IPL Points Table – FAQ
How many teams are there in IPL 2026?
A total of 10 teams are competing in the TATA IPL 2026.
What decides the ranking if teams have equal points?
If teams finish with equal points, Net Run Rate (NRR) determines their position in the points table.
Which team is leading the IPL 2026 points table?
The IPL 2026 points table will be updated after every match, so the top team may change frequently during the tournament.
How does the IPL points system work?
Win: 2 Points
Loss: 0 Points
No Result / Abandoned Match: 1 Point each
Tie: Decided by Super Over
If two or more teams finish with equal points, Net Run Rate (NRR) is used to decide rankings.
