IPL 2026 Super Sunday Match Overview
Two matches were played on Super Sunday in IPL 2026. Lucknow Super Giants defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first match, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a strong win against Chennai Super Kings in the second match. These results led to major changes in the updated IPL 2026 points table.
Match 1: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
Sunrisers Hyderabad batted first and scored 156 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. The target for Lucknow Super Giants was 157 runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad batting performance:
- Heinrich Klaasen – 62 runs
- Nitish Kumar Reddy – 56 runs
- Liam Livingstone – 14 runs
Lucknow Super Giants bowling performance:
- Mohammed Shami – 2 wickets (4 overs, 9 runs)
- Avesh Khan – 2 wickets
- Prince Yadav – 2 wickets
Lucknow Super Giants chased the target in 19.5 overs with the loss of 5 wickets.
Lucknow Super Giants batting performance:
- Rishabh Pant – 68 runs (not out, 50 balls)
- Aiden Markram – 45 runs
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling performance:
- Harsh Dubey – 2 wickets
- Shivang Kumar – 1 wicket
- Eshan Malinga – 1 wicket
Lucknow Super Giants won the match by 5 wickets.
Match 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batted first and scored 250 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. The target for Chennai Super Kings was 251 runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting performance:
- Tim David – 70 runs (not out, 25 balls)
- Devdutt Padikkal – 50 runs (29 balls)
- Rajat Patidar – 48 runs (not out, 19 balls)
Chennai Super Kings batting performance:
- Sarfaraz Khan – 50 runs (25 balls)
- Prashant Veer – 43 runs (29 balls)
- Jamie Overton – 37 runs (16 balls)
Chennai Super Kings were all out for 207 runs in 19.4 overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 43 runs.
IPL 2026 Updated Points Table
Top Teams
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Matches: 2
- Wins: 2
- Points: 4
- Net Run Rate: +2.50
- Rajasthan Royals
- Matches: 2
- Wins: 2
- Points: 4
- Net Run Rate: +2.23
- Delhi Capitals
- Matches: 2
- Wins: 2
- Points: 4
- Net Run Rate: +1.17
- Punjab Kings
- Matches: 2
- Wins: 2
- Points: 4
- Net Run Rate: +0.63
Mid Table Teams
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Matches: 3
- Wins: 1
- Losses: 2
- Points: 2
- Net Run Rate: +0.27
- Mumbai Indians
- Matches: 2
- Wins: 1
- Losses: 1
- Points: 2
- Net Run Rate: -0.20
Impact of Super Sunday Results
Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table with two consecutive wins and a strong net run rate. Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings also maintained winning momentum with four points each.
Lucknow Super Giants improved their position after the win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Chennai Super Kings suffered another setback after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Key Observations from IPL 2026 Points Table
The updated standings show Royal Challengers Bengaluru leading due to a high net run rate. Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals remain strong contenders with consistent performances.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians are positioned in the mid-table with mixed results.
Conclusion
The IPL 2026 points table after Super Sunday reflects significant changes following key victories by Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With multiple teams tied on points, net run rate continues to play a crucial role in rankings as the tournament progresses.