IPL 2026 Points Table: Gujarat Enter Top-2, Race for Playoffs Heats Up
Latest IPL 2026 Points Table updates. Know how points work, playoff qualification rules, and team standings as season progresses.
The IPL 2026 Points Table continues to spark intense competition among teams. Gujarat Titans have directly entered the top-2, surpassing three teams. Generally, around 16 points secure a playoff spot.
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The IPL Points Table isn’t just about match outcomes between teams on the field. There’s another fierce battle happening there too, and that’s where every fan’s eyes stay fixed — besides watching their team’s performance. In IPL, every win in the league stage fetches 2 points. Generally, around 16 points almost guarantees a playoff spot. After all league stage matches conclude, the top 4 teams with the most points make it to the playoffs.
**IPL 2026 Points Table FAQs**
*Question: How many points does a team get for winning a match in IPL?*
Answer: 2 points are fixed for each match. The winning team gets 2 points.
*Question: Can points be shared between both teams in a match in IPL?*
Answer: Yes, if a match gets canceled due to bad weather or any other reason, both teams get 1 point each.
*Question: What advantage does the team at the top of the Points Table have?*
Answer: The team that scores the most points in the league stage sits at the top of the table and makes it to the playoffs. They get 2 chances to reach the final. If the team wins Qualifier 1, they make it to the final. If they lose, they get a chance to face the Eliminator winner. The second-placed team in the Points Table gets the same advantage.
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**Key IPL 2026 Updates:**
Gujarat Titans have made a direct entry into the top-2, pushing aside three teams simultaneously. Rashid Khan spun a web around Rajasthan Royals, with Gujarat winning by 77 runs. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have been on a scoring spree — centuries after centuries — and have become the number 1 pair. Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke a world record, becoming the first batsman in the world to hit the fastest 100 sixes.
In a surprising turn, Rajasthan Royals suddenly changed their captain, with the star opener handed major responsibility. Jofra Archer created an embarrassing record in the very first over of the match against GT.
Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in IPL — first time since 2017 in a chase, scoring zero against LSG. KL Rahul created a new record with 500 sixes, becoming the first player in IPL history to achieve this milestone. The question now is: who holds the record for most dismissals on zero in IPL?
Sanju Samson could become the new captain of the Indian T20 team. BCCI has emphasized player safety, imposing restrictions on outsiders in IPL. Following BCCI’s warning, IPL teams have increased strictness around players.
R Ashwin’s entry into Chennai Super Kings — the story behind it, and the roles of Shrikant and Chandrashekhar. Suryakumar Yadav’s playing status brings big news, with a decision on Hardik’s fitness expected on this day.
In the battle for India’s captaincy: Samson vs Shreyas Iyer — whose record is more impressive? Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma faced trouble as NADA sent a notice, with the complaint reaching BCCI. Finn Allen scored a century for New Zealand after 11 years — which country has the most centuries in IPL?
Delhi Capitals broke Chennai Super Kings’ record — scoring just 11 runs in 30 balls, batting like a Test match in T20. BCCI guidelines left teams with just 48 hours — all teams have this work to do, with PBKS holding a special meeting.
So yeah, the Points Table battle is heating up. Teams are pushing hard for that top 4 spot. With each match, the equation changes. And honestly, that’s what makes this season so unpredictable.
Source: https://www.tv9hindi.com/sports/cricket-news/series/ipl/points-table