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IPL 2026 Points Table: IPL has already begun its season with ten teams participating, and they are Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals. These teams have some of the best players of cricket from all over the world.

GT Beat DC In IPL 2026

IPL 2026 Points Table After DC vs GT

In this regard, it is intended to keep the format of the competition similar to that of the Indian Premier League 2023. In particular, it is planned to split all the teams into two groups. While teams from one group should play just one match each, teams from another group should participate in two matches.

All teams are to continue playing up to the completion of the group stage. Then, the best four teams according to the results should go into the playoffs. Two first teams are supposed to play “Qualifier 1” and the winner goes straight to the finals. Then, two other teams are to prove their superiority in order to get into the playoffs through the “Eliminator”. In case of defeat, the team will leave the tournament. Then, “Eliminator” winner plays against “Qualifier 1” loser and the team that wins gets to play in the next round.

Speaking about ranking, there are lots of criteria used to estimate each team’s standing on the leaderboard. For instance, it can be the number of trophies won by the team. At the moment, Rajasthan Royals occupy the leading position with 6 points.

** Points Table updated after DC vs GT, IPL 2026 Match on April 9