IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Surge to Second Place After Dominant Victory

IPL Points Table Update

IPL Points Table: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League has reached an exciting phase, with significant changes occurring in the points table after each match. The 52nd league match was contested between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, where Gujarat Titans claimed victory by 77 runs. This win not only propelled them up the rankings but also created challenges for other teams. Prior to this match, Gujarat Titans were positioned fifth with 12 points and a negative net run rate, but their win has now elevated them to second place, improving their net run rate as well.

Gujarat Titans Rise to Second, Rajasthan Royals Face Challenges

As we analyze the points table after 52 matches in IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad leads with 14 points from 11 matches, having secured 7 wins and 4 losses, along with a net run rate of 0.737. Following closely, Gujarat Titans have also amassed 14 points from 11 matches, with a net run rate of 0.228. Punjab Kings, who held the top position for a significant period, now sit third with 13 points from 10 matches and a net run rate of 0.571. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore are in fourth place with 12 points from 10 matches and a net run rate of 1.234. Rajasthan Royals have dropped to fifth place, having played 11 matches with 6 wins and 5 losses, totaling 12 points and a net run rate of 0.082.

CSK and Mumbai Indians Face Critical Matches

Looking at the standings of other teams, Chennai Super Kings, currently in sixth place, have a crucial upcoming match against Mumbai Indians. CSK has 10 points from 10 matches and a net run rate of 0.151. Kolkata Knight Riders are in seventh place with 9 points from 10 matches and a net run rate of 0.169. Delhi Capitals are positioned eighth with only 8 points from 11 matches, while Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants occupy the last two spots, each with 6 points from 10 matches.