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IPL 2026 points table after Match 17: Punjab Kings remain second; Sunrisers Hyderabad sixth after defeat
TL;DR
Punjab Kings secured second place in the IPL 2026 points table after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets, bringing their total to 7 points. Sunrisers remain sixth with only 2 points from one win in four matches.
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their impressive run in IPL 2026, strengthening their hold on the second spot in the points table after a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur. Punjab have played four matches, winning three, while one ended in no result. They have 7 points and a solid net run rate (NRR) of +0.720.
Despite the defeat, Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed sixth. They have managed just one win and suffered three losses in four matches, collecting 2 points with an NRR of -0.024.
At the top are Rajasthan Royals, who have enjoyed a perfect start to the season. With four wins in four matches, they sit comfortably with 8 points. Their NRR of +2.055 is the best among all teams, highlighting their dominant performances so far.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru occupy the third spot, having won two of their three matches and lost one. They have 4 points with a strong NRR of +1.231. Close behind are Delhi Capitals, who also have two wins and one loss from three matches, with 4 points and an NRR of +0.811.
Lucknow Super Giants are fifth with two wins and one defeat in three matches. Although they also have 4 points, their NRR of -0.359 puts them behind Delhi Capitals.
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians follow next, both with one win and two losses from three matches. Each side has 2 points, with NRRs of -0.270 and -0.715 respectively.
At the bottom, Kolkata Knight Riders have struggled, remaining winless in four matches, with one no result and an NRR of -1.315.
Chennai Super Kings are last, having lost all three of their matches so far, with 0 points and an NRR of -2.517.
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +2.055 |
| 2 | PBKS | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +0.720 |
| 3 | RCB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +1.231 |
| 4 | DC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.811 |
| 5 | LSG | 3 | 2 |
Q&A
What is the current points table position of Punjab Kings in IPL 2026?
Punjab Kings are currently in second place in the IPL 2026 points table with 7 points from four matches.
How many matches have Sunrisers Hyderabad played in IPL 2026 and what is their record?
Sunrisers Hyderabad have played four matches in IPL 2026, winning one and losing three, resulting in 2 points.
Which team is at the top of the IPL 2026 points table and what is their record?
Rajasthan Royals are at the top of the IPL 2026 points table with a perfect record of four wins in four matches, totaling 8 points.
