IPL 2026 Points Table after RR vs GT match: IPL is an arena of 10 teams. In such a situation, the equations change after every match. Same as was seen after the first double header of the 19th season played on 4th April. The reign of Delhi Capitals was snatched away within a few hours. Whereas Rajasthan Royals again became number 1. The biggest contribution in snatching away the reign of Delhi Capitals in the points table was from Gujarat Titans, who lost the match against Rajasthan Royals by 6 runs.
This was the points table before the first double header of IPL 2026.
Before the start of the first double header of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings were at number 1 position in the points table. Rajasthan Royals are at second place. While RCB was at number 3 position and Delhi Capitals was at number four. But, just know how the equations changed after the first double header of the season.
DC’s reign didn’t last long
The first match of the first double header of the 19th season of IPL was played between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. Delhi Capitals won this match by 6 wickets and moved straight from fourth to first place in the points table. Whereas Punjab Kings, who were on top, came at second position. Whereas Rajasthan Royals had to slip to third place. But, the reign of Delhi Capitals did not last long.
GT’s defeat caused damage to DC
With the defeat of Gujarat Titans in the second match of the double header on April 4, it had to slip from the number 1 position to the second position. Gujarat Titans were defeated by Rajasthan Royals by 6 runs at their home. With this victory, Rajasthan Royals again became number 1.
Rajasthan Royals again number 1
In the points table, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings have 4-4 points. All these teams have won both their matches played so far. But due to difference in run rate, there is a difference in their position in the points table. The net run rate of number 1 ranked Rajasthan Royals is 2.233. Whereas Delhi Capitals, which is at second place, has a run rate of 1.170. The run rate of Punjab Kings is 0.637 and it is at number three. RCB, which is at number four, has played one match so far and has won it with a run rate of 2.907.
CSK is at the last position
Mumbai Indians have lost one place among the losing teams in the first double header of the 19th season. She has slipped from 5th to 6th position. Whereas Gujarat Titans is at number 7 like before. Chennai Super Kings is at the last position in the points table. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders is at number 9.