IPL 2026 Points Table Update: Key Performers After GT vs PBKS Match

The IPL 2026 season is heating up with the latest matches impacting the points table significantly. The Punjab Kings currently lead, while Abhishek Sharma has taken the top spot in the Orange Cap race. This article provides a detailed overview of the standings, key player performances, and insights into the ongoing tournament. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition unfolds!

By Narendra Chaudhary May 4, 2026, 00:36 IST

IPL 2026 Points Table Overview

In the Indian Premier League 2026, the Kolkata Knight Riders triumphed over the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets in the first match on Sunday. In the second match, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Punjab Kings by 4 wickets. Following the 46th match, the Punjab Kings are leading the points table, while the Gujarat Titans have also secured 12 points. Four teams are currently tied with 12 points, and the Lucknow Super Giants sit at the bottom of the table.

Orange and Purple Cap Race

Regarding the Orange Cap race, Abhishek Sharma has taken the lead, pushing others down the rankings. Thanks to Sai Sudharsan's half-century, Virat Kohli has dropped out of the top five. In the Purple Cap race, Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues to dominate, while Kagiso Rabada has claimed 16 wickets, placing him third.

IPL 2026 Standings and Key Performances

IPL 2026 — Standings and Key Performances

Update After 46th Match

Standings
Top Batsmen
Top Bowlers

After 46th Match

Punjab Kings at the Top with 13 Points

The Punjab Kings lead the table with 13 points, while the Gujarat Titans are in fifth place with 12 points. Four teams are currently tied with 12 points. KKR has secured 7 points after their victory.

440

Abhishek Sharma
Most Runs

237

Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Highest SR

53.1

Henrik Klaasen
Highest Average

New Entry

Abhishek Sharma Leads, Virat Kohli Out

Abhishek Sharma has surpassed KL Rahul with 440 runs. Sai Sudharsan has made a new entry into the top five, while Virat Kohli has dropped out of this list.

17

Bhuvi / Kamboj
Most Wickets

15.5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Best Average

16

Kagiso Rabada
Rapid Rise

Bowling Update

Rabada in Third Place, Archer and Malinga Fourth and Fifth

Kagiso Rabada has climbed to third place with 16 wickets. Both Jofra Archer and Ishan Malinga are tied for fourth and fifth with 15 wickets each.

Source: IPL 2026 | After 46th Match

Manish Pandey's First Match in IPL 2026

Manish Pandey has represented six different teams in the IPL. He started his career with the Mumbai Indians in the first season and later played two seasons for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.