Punjab Kings lead IPL 2026 with 13 points from 7 games, remaining undefeated. Royal Challengers Bengaluru follow closely with 12 points from 8 games, while Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals struggle at the bottom with only 6 points each.
Punjab King's have been the story of IPL 2026 so far , sitting pretty at the top with 13 points from just 7 games, and a pretty shiny 0 losses to their name.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been on an equally impressive roll, scraping together 12 points from 8 games.
Then you have Sunrisers Hyderabad & Rajasthan Royals, both on 10 points but Rajasthan have been a bit of a worry in recent weeks.
Gujarat Titans have had a bit of a mixed bag, winning four and losing four - its been a bit of a toss up really.
At the bottom of the other end, you have Chennai Super Kings & Delhi Capitals who are both having pretty underwhelming seasons with just 6 points each.
Kolkata Knight Riders have been having a right frustrating time, scrapping by with just 5 points, while Mumbai Indians have had a particularly tough run, managing to win just twice.
And then there's Lucknow Super Giants - they've had a season to forget, having lost SIX of their 8 games & currently sitting at the very bottom of the table.
IPL 2026 has already proven that this season is going to be something truly special.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2025 title, claiming their first-ever IPL trophy after 18 seasons. In a thrilling final at Ahmedabad, RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs. RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs, with captain Rajat Patidar leading the charge and Virat Kohli contributing a steady 43.
Punjab Kings, despite a valiant 61 off 30 balls from Shashank Singh, finished at 184/7 in their 20 overs. Key bowling performances for RCB included Krunal Pandya (2/17) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38), who took crucial wickets at the death overs.
Punjab Kings are currently leading IPL 2026 with 13 points from 7 games.
The latest odds for IPL 2026 winner vary, with Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru being strong contenders.
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IPL 2026 kicked off on March 28 with reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru. The league will run till 31 May.
The latest betting odds for IPL 2026, by Dafabet:
| Team | Odds* |
| Punjab Kings | 3.10 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3.50 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 7.50 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7.50 |
| Mumbai Indians | 14.00 |
| Gujarat Titans | 19.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 29.00 |
| Delhi Capitals | 81.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 251.00 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 701.00 |
* Odds correct at time of publish but subject to change
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