Image credit: BCCI/IPLKolkata Knight Riders kept their IPL 2026 playoff campaign alive with a vital four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-stakes clash, climbing to sixth place on the points table. The win took KKR to 13 points from 13 matches, comprising six wins, six defeats and one no-result, along with a net run rate of +0.011 that keeps them firmly in contention.For Mumbai Indians, the result only underlined a difficult season. The five-time champions, already knocked out of the playoff race, managed just four wins from 13 games, finishing with eight points and a net run rate of -0.510.At the top of the standings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured the No.1 position with 18 points from 13 matches, winning nine and losing four, and boasting a dominant net run rate of +1.065. They are the first team to officially qualify for the playoffs.Both Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have also booked their spots in the next stage, finishing with 16 points each and strong net run rates of +0.400 and +0.350 respectively.Rajasthan Royals sit fourth with 14 points from 13 matches (seven wins and six losses) and a net run rate of +0.083. Punjab Kings are fifth with 13 points, supported by a no-result and a healthy NRR of +0.227.KKR, also on 13 points, are locked in a direct battle with Punjab Kings for the final playoff berth, with net run rate separating the two sides and keeping the qualification race finely poised.Just below them, both Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals are eliminated despite finishing on 12 points each, with CSK’s net run rate (-0.016) slightly better than DC’s (-0.871).Apart from Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants are also officially out of the tournament after a disappointing campaign.PosTeamPWLNRPtsNRR1Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q)1394018+1.0652Gujarat Titans (Q)1385016+0.4003Sunrisers Hyderabad (Q)1385016+0.3504Rajasthan Royals1376014+0.0835Punjab Kings1366113+0.2276Kolkata Knight Riders1366113+0.0117Chennai Super Kings1367012-0.0168Delhi Capitals1367012-0.8719Mumbai Indians (E)134908-0.51010Lucknow Super Giants (E)134908-0.702