IPL 2026 Points Table (Updated) after Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians match: The names of 3 teams have been finalized in the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs. The game of the fourth team to reach the playoffs after RCB, GT and SRH has become even more exciting after KKR’s victory over Mumbai Indians. Kolkata Knight Riders, who once looked out of the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs, defeated the Mumbai team by 4 wickets in the 65th match of the season played at Eden Gardens on May 20. By collecting 2 points from this win, it not only jumped 2 places in the points table but also kept its hopes of reaching the playoffs intact.
KKR jumped 2 places
After the victory of Kolkata Knight Riders over Mumbai Indians, they have 13 points from 13 matches. At the same time, his run rate is also positive (0.011). With this figure, the Kolkata team captained by Ajinkya Rahane moved from 8th to 6th place in the points table. After the win over Mumbai, KKR left Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals behind in the points table. Both CSK and DC have 12-12 points in 13-13 matches. But on the basis of slightly better run rate, Chennai team is at 7th position and Delhi is at 8th position.
Rajasthan-Punjab also in the race
In the points table revealed after the 65th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings have only 13 points after 13 matches, but they are at number 5 above KKR because their run rate (0.227) is better. Whereas Rajasthan Royals is currently at number four, where any team can capture the last ticket of the playoffs. Rajasthan team has 14 points in 13 matches and its run rate is (0.083).
24th May will be the decisive day
The easiest way for the last ticket of the playoffs is for Rajasthan Royals. He just has to win his last match against Mumbai Indians on 24th May. But, if they lose, then KKR will have a chance to move ahead by defeating Delhi Capitals in their last match to be played on the same day. If Rajasthan loses, it will have 14 points while if it wins, Kolkata will have 15 points.
Eyes will also be on the match of Punjab Kings to be played on 23rd May, a day before 24th May, which will be played against Lucknow Super Giants. As soon as Punjab Kings win their last match in the group stage, there will be more excitement in the race for the last position of the playoffs.
No more losing for these teams!
In simple language, it is forbidden for any team to lose in the battle for the last ticket to the playoffs. Because the loser may be out. However, in the last match, except Rajasthan, other teams in the race will also need a big win, because when it comes to run rate, it should not be difficult. If there are equal points, the one whose run rate is better will qualify for the playoffs.
Top-3 in points table
In the points table of IPL 2026, RCB is on top with 18 points in 13 matches. GT and SRH have 16-16 points in 13 matches. Just on the basis of run rate, GT is currently at number 2 and SRH is at third place. These three teams have made it to the playoffs.
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