IPL 2026 Points Table after Match 31: SRH move into top 3 after dominant win vs DC
TL;DR
Sunrisers Hyderabad climbed to third in the IPL 2026 points table after a 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals, led by Abhishek Sharma's 135 runs. Delhi Capitals struggled in response, falling short despite Eshan Malinga's four wickets.
Key points
- SRH won against DC by 47 runs
- Abhishek Sharma scored 135 runs
- Eshan Malinga took four wickets
- SRH is now third in the points table
- Punjab Kings remain unbeaten at the top
IPL 2026 Points Table (After Match 31) Sunrisers Hyderabad surged into the top three of the IPL 2026 points table after a commanding 47-run win over Delhi Capitals in Match 31, powered by a sensational knock from Abhishek Sharma.
Abhishek smashed an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls, guiding SRH to a massive 242 for 2 in 20 overs. In response, Delhi Capitals fell short, with Eshan Malinga picking up four wickets to seal a dominant win.
The victory lifts SRH to third place with four wins in seven matches and an impressive net run rate of +0.820.
At the top, Punjab Kings remain unbeaten with 11 points from six matches and a stunning NRR of +1.420. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are second with eight points and an NRR of +1.171.
Rajasthan Royals slip to fourth despite also having eight points, holding an NRR of +0.599.
Delhi Capitals are fifth with six points, followed by Gujarat Titans in sixth with the same points but a poor NRR of -0.821.
Mumbai Indians are seventh, keeping playoff hopes alive, while Chennai Super Kings remain eighth.
Lucknow Super Giants are ninth, and Kolkata Knight Riders continue to sit at the bottom of the table.
IPL 2026 Points Table (After Match 31)
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | +1.420 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +1.171 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.820 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +0.599 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -0.130 |
| 6 | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -0.821 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +0.067 |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -0.780 |
| 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.804 |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | -0.879 |
Q&A
What was the result of the IPL 2026 match between SRH and DC?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 47 runs against Delhi Capitals in Match 31.
Who scored the highest runs for SRH in their match against DC?
Abhishek Sharma scored an unbeaten 135 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
What is the current IPL 2026 points table ranking for SRH?
Sunrisers Hyderabad is currently in third place with four wins in seven matches.
