IPL 2026 League Standings
The IPL 2026 points table tracks the progress of all 10 teams throughout the league stage. Teams earn 2 points for a win, 1 point each for a no-result or tie, and 0 points for a loss. After 14 league matches each, the top 4 teams advance to the playoffs.
How the IPL 2026 Points Table Works
When teams finish level on points, net run rate is used as the first tiebreaker. If teams are still level after NRR, head-to-head results determine the higher-ranked team.
- Win: 2 points
- Loss: 0 points
- No result or tie: 1 point each
- Top 4 teams qualify for playoffs
IPL 2026 Playoff Race
The playoff race typically intensifies in the final two weeks of the league stage when several teams are still mathematically in contention. Net run rate often becomes the deciding factor as teams manage their wins and losses with one eye on qualification.
IPL 2026 Playoff Format
The top 4 teams advance to the playoffs. Team 1 plays Team 2 in Qualifier 1, with the winner going directly to the final. Teams 3 and 4 meet in the Eliminator. The Eliminator winner then faces the Qualifier 1 loser in Qualifier 2 for the second final spot.