The latest clash in Indian Premier League 2026 saw Rajasthan Royals defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs at the Ekana Stadium. While the win boosted Rajasthan’s campaign, it also reshaped the points table in a big way.
Rajasthan Royals jump to No. 2
Before this match, Rajasthan Royals were sitting in 4th place.
After the victory:
- Matches: 7
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 2
- Points: 10
They climbed two spots, moving directly to 2nd position.
At the top remains Punjab Kings with 11 points from 6 matches.
Teams affected by Rajasthan’s rise
Rajasthan’s win didn’t just help them—it pushed others down:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru slipped from 2nd to 3rd
- Sunrisers Hyderabad dropped from 3rd to 4th
Both teams have 8 points each, but RCB stays ahead due to a better net run rate and fewer matches played.
Why MI vs CSK won’t impact top 4
The upcoming match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings might be a big rivalry, but it won’t affect the top four standings right now.
Here’s why:
- Mumbai Indians: 7th place, 4 points (6 matches)
- Chennai Super Kings: 8th place, 4 points (6 matches)
Even if either team wins, they won’t reach the top 4 yet. The gap is still too big.
Mid-table and bottom scenario
- Delhi Capitals – 5th place, 6 points
- Gujarat Titans – 6th place, 6 points
Both are separated only by net run rate.
At the bottom:
- Kolkata Knight Riders sit at 10th place
- Lucknow Super Giants have slipped to 9th after the loss
