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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 concluded as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) crowned themselves the champions after victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the grand finale. This win capped off a phenomenal season for RCB, who also finished at the absolute top of the standings during the league phase.Below is the final IPL 2026 points table, showcasing the complete breakdown of wins, losses, net run rates and ultimate team rankings before the high-stakes playoffs.Playing formatThe 10 teams competed in a double round-robin format, playing each other twice, once at home and once away. Matches were staged across 10 cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Raipur.IPL 2026 teamsThe teams that took part in IPL 2026 were Chennai Super Kings( led by Ruturaj Gaikwad), Mumbai Indians (captained by Hardik Pandya), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (under Rajat Patidar), Kolkata Knight Riders (led by Ajinkya Rahane), Gujarat Titans (captained by Shubman Gill), Rajasthan Royals (led by Riyan Parag), Lucknow Super Giants, (under Rishabh Pant), Sunrisers Hyderabad (captained by Pat Cummins), Delhi Capitals (led by Axar Patel) and Punjab Kings (under Shreyas Iyer).Current team rankingsThe opening stage of IPL 2026 wrapped up with intense competition for the top four positions, with RCB, GT, and SRH each finishing with 18 points, determining the final rankings before the tournament transitioned to the knockout rounds. RCB secured the top position with a superior net run rate, finishing ahead of tied teams Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Rajasthan Royals clinched the final playoff spot.RCB secured the top spot with a superior +0.783 net run rate, followed by GT (+0.695) and SRH (+0.524), while Rajasthan Royals took fourth with 16 points [1]. Punjab Kings finished fifth with 15 points, and Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders followed, while Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants rounded out the bottom three [1]. Published - April 23, 2026 05:02 pm IST
