Updated IPL 2026 Points Table: The Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings played a key fixture on October 21, 2026, as part of the 48th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in an important mid-table fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. CSK won the match by 8 wickets, increasing their qualification chances.
Sanju Samson Steals the Spotlight
Sanju Samson’s superb display on the field helped to carry the victory for the Chennai Super Kings against the Delhi Capitals. The CSK will also have completed the double for the entire season against their rivals.
Impact on Points Table
With this crucial win, Chennai Super Kings boosted their chances of qualifying for the playoffs to 27.8%, while Delhi Capitals suffered a setback in their campaign. The result adds pressure on DC as the tournament heads into its decisive phase left with no choice but to win all 5 remaining matches with a chance of 6.7% for qualifying.
Updated IPL 2026 Points Table After CSK vs DC
1. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
At the top of the IPL 2026 standings are Punjab Kings, having been very successful to this point. So far through 9 matches, PBKS has achieved 6 wins, 2 loses and 1 no result.
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Their net run rate (NRR) at the moment is 0.855 and thus, they currently have 13 points to hold onto the first position on the table despite having had some inconsistent performances lately with a record of L, L, W, W, W.
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB currently occupies the 2nd spot in the standings following 6 wins out of 9 games played – giving them 12 points and a phenomenal NRR of 1.420, which places them near the top of all teams with the highest NRRs this year. However, RCB hasn’t had the most consistent run of form in recent weeks with an L, W, W, L, W record indicating this.
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3. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Hyderabad Sunrisers have participated in 10 games with 6 wins and 4 losses. The team also has 12 points along with a decent NRR of 0.644. The team is currently showing good form in their last five games (L, W, W, W, W).
4. RR (Rajasthan Royals)
Rajasthan Royals rank fourth in the league standings having won 6 out of 10 games while losing 4. The team also has 12 points along with an NRR of 0.510.
5. Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans also score 12 points in 10 matches (6 wins and 4 losses), but their NRR is -0.147 which does impact their ranking to some extent. The current form of the team is W, W, W, L, L.
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6. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
The Chennai Super Kings occupy the sixth spot on the table, having won five matches out of ten games played with five losses for a tally of ten points. Their net run rate stands at +0.151.
7. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals have been performing poorly and are currently placed seventh on the table with four wins in ten games, including six losses, giving them eight points with a negative NRR of -0.949.
8. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
After nine games, KKR stands at three wins, five losses and one no result giving them a total of seven points with an NRR of -0.539 having showed some improvement and then regressed with the following record: W W L L L.
9. Mumbai Indians (MI)
With only three wins from ten matches, Mumbai Indians are currently having an overall poor season. They have six points and an NRR of -0.649. Their most recent record shows ups and down (W, L, L, L, W).
10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Currently, Lucknow Super Giants sit at the bottom of the standings with just two victories through nine total games, earning them four points total and the worst net run rate (-1.076) in the league. With an overall record of (L)(L)(L)(L)(L), they were not at all successful this season.
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