IPL 2026 Points Table: SRH Enters Top-4 After Beating CSK, RCB Stays Second

The 26th match of IPL 2026 between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad has led to significant changes in the points table. Following the double-header on April 18, Hyderabad has successfully entered the top-4 standings. While Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets in the first game of the day, the second match saw Sunrisers Hyderabad clinching a 10-run victory against Chennai Super Kings. These results have reshaped the current standings of the tournament.

SRH Climbs to Top-4 Standings

The victory over Chennai Super Kings has provided a major boost to Sunrisers Hyderabad, while they've jumped two places to secure the fourth spot in the points table.

Current Status of CSK and Other Teams

In the lower half of the points table, Gujarat Titans hold the sixth position with 6 points. Chennai Super Kings, following their recent loss, have slipped to the seventh spot with 4 points. Lucknow Super Giants also have 4 points and are currently in eighth place. Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians are at the ninth position with two points. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are yet to win a match in IPL 2026, are at the bottom of the table with 1 point. KKR received this single point due to a match being cancelled because of rain.

Match Summaries: RCB vs DC and CSK vs SRH

Reflecting on the matches played on April 18, the first game saw RCB batting first and scoring 175 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. 5 overs. In the second match of the day, Hyderabad batted first and posted a total of 194 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Chasing the target, Chennai Super Kings could only manage 184 runs for 8 wickets after batting their full quota of 20 overs, resulting in a 10-run win for Hyderabad.