Rajasthan Royals have lost five of their last seven matches and currently sit fifth in the IPL 2026 standings with 12 points. To secure a playoff spot, they need to win at least two of their remaining three games.
Key points
Rajasthan Royals lost to Gujarat Titans
RR has five defeats in seven games
RR is fifth in the table with 12 points
Two wins from three remaining games needed for playoffs
The 2026 IPL season features 10 teams split into two groups of five. They play twice against the other four teams in their own group. They play twice against one specific team from the opposite group.
Whereas, they play once against the remaining four teams from the opposite group. Cumulatively, they will play 14 matches.
Teams collect points based on their match results:
Win: 2 points
No Result (Rain/Cancelled): 1 point
Loss: 0 points
Once all the league matches are finished, the top four teams on the leaderboard move on to the playoffs.
Q&A
What are the current IPL 2026 standings for Rajasthan Royals?
Rajasthan Royals are currently fifth in the IPL 2026 standings with 12 points from 11 matches.
How many wins do Rajasthan Royals need to qualify for the playoffs?
Rajasthan Royals need to win at least two of their remaining three matches to secure a playoff spot.
Who did Rajasthan Royals lose to in their recent match?
Rajasthan Royals lost to Gujarat Titans in their recent match.
What is the significance of Rajasthan Royals' recent performance in IPL 2026?
Their recent performance, with five defeats in seven games, puts their playoff qualification at risk.
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Here is how the league position will be decided if two or more teams have the same points:
If two or more teams end up with the same number of points, officials use these rules (in order) to decide who ranks higher:
Total Wins: The team that won more matches gets the higher spot.
**Net Run Rate (NRR):**If wins are equal, the team with the better "Net Run Rate" (a score based on how quickly they score runs versus how quickly they concede them) moves up.
**Wickets Taken:**If the NRR is also identical, the team that took the most wickets during the season is preferred.
**Drawing Lots:**In the rare case that everything above is exactly the same, the winner is chosen by random draw (luck).
IPL 2026 Points Table: Latest updated standings
Pos
Team
Played
Won
Lost
NR
Nrr
Points
1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
12
8
4
0
+1.053
16
2
Gujarat Titans
13
8
5
0
+0.400
16
3
Sunrisers Hyderabad
12
7
5
0
+0.331
14
4
Punjab Kings
12
6
5
1
+0.355
13
5
Rajasthan Royals
11
6
5
0
+0.082
12
6
Chennai Super Kings
12
6
6
0
+0.027
12
7
Kolkata Knight Riders
12
5
6
1
-0.038
11
8
Delhi Capitals
12
5
7
0
-0.993
12
9
Mumbai Indians (E)
12
4
8
0
-0.504
8
10
Lucknow Super Giants (E)
12
4
8
0
-0.701
8
(After KKR vs GT)
How can RR qualify for the 2026 IPL playoffs?
Rajasthan Royals are wobbling, but they have not fallen yet. A heavy defeat against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur in match 52 of IPL 2026 extended their poor run of results and raised questions about where this team is headed.
It was their second consecutive loss, their fifth in the last seven outings.
In a 10-team IPL format, 16 points is the gold standard for guaranteed qualification. Since each win awards 2 points, the math for RR is clear.
Remaining Matches: 3
Target Points: 16 (Minimum safe zone)
Required Wins: 2 out of 3 remaining matches.
Maximum Possible Points: 18 (if they win all three matches).
1. If RR win three of their matches (18 Points)
If RR win all their matches, their road to the playoffs will be clear. They will finish on 18 points and might even finish in the top two spots.
2. If RR wins two out of their three matches (16 Points)
If RR wins two matches, they will finish with 16 points. Historically, teams with 16 points can qualify for the 4th spot.
3. If RR wins one out of their two matches (14 Points)
If RR wins only 1 more match, they will finish with 14 points. Historically, teams with 14 points can qualify for the 4th spot, but it is entirely dependent on:
Other mid-table teams (PBKS, CSK) are losing their key fixtures.
4. If RR loses all three matches (12 Points)
Losing all matches will effectively end their campaign, as 12 points have never been enough to qualify in the 10-team era. PBKS, who are at fourth place already have 13 points.
IPL Qualification trends (Based on past seasons)
16 points (8 wins): Almost guaranteed qualification.
14 points (7 wins): Decent chance but depends on NRR and other results.
12 points (6 wins): Rare. Qualification is only possible in exceptional circumstances.
What is RR's remaining schedule in IPL 2026?
Date
Match
Venue
Time (IST)
May 17
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
Delhi
7:30 PM
May 19
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants
Jaipur
7:30 PM
May 24
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai
3:30 PM
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