IPL 2026 points table after match 16: RR continues to dominate at the top; RCB remain third after defeat

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals further strengthened their position at the top of the IPL 2026 points table after their dominant win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday. The Royals have been in excellent form this season, recording four wins in as many games. They sit firmly at number one with 8 points, have a perfect record of 4 wins and 0 losses and a top net run rate of +2.055.

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defeat did not significantly alter their overall ranking as they remain third in the table.

RCB has played 3 matches so far, winning 2 and losing 1, scoring 4 points in total. They have a net run rate of +1.231.

In second place are the Punjab Kings, who have played 3 matches, winning 2 without losing and one without a result. They have 5 points with a net run rate of +0.637.

In 4th position, Delhi Capitals have also won 2 of their 3 matches, lost 1 and have 4 points with a net run rate of +0.811.

Just behind them are the Lucknow Super Giants, who mirror DC’s record with 2 wins and 1 loss, but have a slightly negative net run rate of -0.359, putting them in fifth place.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are ranked 6th with 1 win and 2 losses in 3 matches, earning 2 points and a net run rate of +0.275.

Gujarat Titans also have 1 win and 2 losses but are ranked 7th with a net run rate of -0.270.

Mumbai Indians are 8th with 1 win and 2 losses, accumulating 2 points and a net run rate of -0.715.

At the bottom, Kolkata Knight Riders are 9th with 1 point from 4 matches, with 0 wins, 3 losses and 1 no result, with a net run rate of -1.315.

Chennai Super Kings are at the bottom in 10th place, having lost all 3 matches, with 0 points and a net run rate of -2.517.