Punjab strong in points table even after 5 defeats. (Photo- PTI)
IPL Points Table 2026 (Updated), After Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Match: Punjab Kings team has gone off the track of victory in IPL 2026. Even in the 58th match of the season, he had to face defeat by 6 wickets against Mumbai Indians. With this, Punjab team has lost 5 consecutive matches in the season. But despite this poor performance, it is still in the race for the playoffs and is also seen in a strong position in the points table.
Punjab strong in points table even after 5 losses
Punjab Kings had not faced a single defeat in their first 7 matches and remained at the first position with 13 points. But now despite losing 5 consecutive matches, it remains in the top-4. Punjab Kings have played a total of 12 matches and are in fourth place with 13 points and a net run rate of 0.355. It was at the same position even before the defeat against Mumbai. But now the path to the playoffs has become very difficult for them, the remaining two matches are like do or die for them.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have not gained any advantage in the points table even after the win. This is his fourth win in 12 matches and he is still in 9th place with 8 points. Only Lucknow team is below that, with only 6 points in 11 matches.
RCB remains on top
Royal Challengers Bangalore team still remains at the first position. He has won 8 out of 12 matches. He has 16 points and his net run rate is also 1.053, which is very important in the race for the playoffs. At the same time, Gujarat team also has 16 points with 8 wins in 12 matches, but it is at second place due to net run rate. Apart from these, Sunrisers Hyderabad team is in third place with 7 wins and 14 points in 12 matches.
