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IPL 2026 points table after Match 57: RCB go top after Kohli masterclass; KKR playoff hopes fade
TL;DR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru topped the IPL 2026 points table after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets, with Virat Kohli scoring an unbeaten 105. RCB now has 16 points, while KKR's playoff hopes are dwindling.
Key points
- RCB defeated KKR by six wickets
- Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 105 runs
- RCB tops the IPL 2026 points table with 16 points
- KKR's playoff hopes are fading
- Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings are also in playoff contention
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NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru reclaimed top spot in the IPL 2026 points table on Wednesday with a thumping six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur.
RCB talisman Virat Kohli played a match-winning unbeaten 105 off 60 balls to help the team chase down 193 in 19.1 overs for their eighth win of the season. They now top the standings in the business end of the IPL 2026 league stage with 16 points and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of +1.053, overtaking Gujarat Titans (16 points) on superior NRR.
The defeat left KKR stranded in eighth spot, keeping their playoff hopes alive by the thinnest of margins. KKR’s four-match winning streak ended against RCB despite posting a competitive target.
After RCB and GT, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings occupied the remaining two playoff spots with 14 and 13 points respectively.
The rest of the standings remain unchanged after Match No. 57 of the 70-match league stage.
Chennai Super Kings are fifth with 12 points, ahead of Rajasthan Royals on superior NRR, with both teams having three matches left each.
Below them, Delhi Capitals and KKR are still mathematically alive in the playoff race. DC have 10 points from 12 games, while KKR have nine points from 11 games.
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are the only two teams eliminated so far in the season.
IPL 2026 Points Table after RCB vs KKR match
| Pos | Team |
Q&A
How did RCB reclaim the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table?
RCB reclaimed the top spot by defeating KKR with a six-wicket victory, thanks to Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 runs.
What is the current points tally for RCB and KKR in IPL 2026?
RCB has 16 points and is at the top of the table, while KKR is in eighth place with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
Which teams are currently in playoff contention in IPL 2026?
As of now, RCB, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings are in playoff contention, with RCB and GT leading the standings.