IPL 2026 Points Table Overview After Match 5
After the completion of five matches in IPL 2026, all 10 teams have played their first game. The fifth match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals resulted in a major shift in the IPL 2026 points table. This article provides a detailed analysis of the updated standings, team rankings, and match results.
LSG vs DC Match 5 Summary
Lucknow Super Giants batted first and scored 141 runs in 20 overs, getting all out.
- Abdul Samad scored 36 runs
- Mitchell Marsh scored 35 runs
For Delhi Capitals:
- Lungi Ngidi took 3 wickets
- T Natarajan took 2 wickets
- Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets
Delhi Capitals chased the target of 142 runs in 17.1 overs.
- Sameer Rizvi scored 70 runs (47 balls)
- Tristan Stubbs scored 39 runs (32 balls, not out)
For Lucknow Super Giants:
- Prince Yadav took 2 wickets
- Mohsin Khan took 1 wicket
- Mohammed Shami took 1 wicket
Delhi Capitals won the match by 6 wickets.
IPL 2026 Points Table After 5 Matches
Top 5 Teams (Winning Teams)
- Rajasthan Royals
- Matches: 1
- Wins: 1
- Points: 2
- Net Run Rate: +4.17
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Matches: 1
- Wins: 1
- Points: 2
- Net Run Rate: +2.9
- Delhi Capitals
- Matches: 1
- Wins: 1
- Points: 2
- Net Run Rate: +1.39
- Mumbai Indians
- Matches: 1
- Wins: 1
- Points: 2
- Net Run Rate: +0.68
- Punjab Kings
- Matches: 1
- Wins: 1
- Points: 2
- Net Run Rate: +0.5
These teams have secured victories in their opening matches and are currently leading the IPL 2026 standings.
Bottom 5 Teams (Losing Teams)
- Gujarat Titans
- Net Run Rate: -0.5
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Net Run Rate: -0.68
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Net Run Rate: -1.3
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Net Run Rate: -2.9
- Chennai Super Kings
- Net Run Rate: -4.1
These teams have lost their opening matches and are yet to open their points account in IPL 2026.
Net Run Rate Impact on Standings
Net Run Rate (NRR) is playing a crucial role in determining team rankings after the first round of matches. Rajasthan Royals currently lead the table with the highest NRR of +4.17, while Chennai Super Kings are at the bottom with the lowest NRR of -4.1.
Key Observations from IPL 2026 Points Table
The points table shows a clear division between winning and losing teams after the first matches. Teams like Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have started strong with high net run rates.
On the other hand, teams such as Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings are facing early setbacks due to heavy losses and poor net run rates.
Conclusion
The IPL 2026 points table after five matches reflects early momentum for teams that secured wins in their opening games. With strong performances from Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Delhi Capitals, the competition is already shaping up. At the same time, teams at the bottom will look to improve their standings in the upcoming matches.