Where is Chennai Super Kings now in the points table?Image Credit source: PTI
IPL Points Table 2026 (Updated), After Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match: The race for the playoffs for IPL 2026, which seemed one-sided a few days ago, has now become exciting. At one time, the top-4 teams seemed to have gone ahead and cemented their place, but now other teams have also strengthened their claim. Chennai Super Kings has achieved an important success in this matter. Chennai, which seemed to be lagging behind after facing defeat in the beginning of this season, has gained momentum and has presented a challenge to the other teams by achieving its fifth win.
In the match played on Tuesday 5th May at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Chennai defeated Delhi by 8 wickets. In this match, Chennai bowled strongly and restricted Delhi to just 155 runs on its own ground. After this, on the basis of Sanju Samson’s unbeaten inning of 87 runs, Chennai achieved this target within 18 overs. This is Chennai’s second consecutive win and both the wins have come in run chases.
Where did CSK reach after the victory?
This victory has given 2 important points to Chennai Super Kings. Rituraj Gaikwad’s team now has a total of 10 points in its account with 5 wins out of 10 matches. The team has also lost 5 matches. However, despite this victory and these 2 points, there is no change in his position at present. Chennai is still at sixth place in the points table. However, his net run rate has improved from before and now it has become 0.151. But at present it is below Gujarat Titans (12).
What will happen to Delhi Capitals now?
Despite the defeat, Delhi is currently stuck at 7th position. Although it had a chance to leave Chennai behind and go to sixth place, but this defeat prevented the team from reaching 10 points. At present, Delhi has 8 points from 10 matches and is still in the race for the playoffs. If Delhi wins its next four matches, then it can make it to the playoffs with a total of 16 points. However, looking at the current form, it seems difficult for this to happen in practice.
