IPL 2026 points table after Match 21: Sunrisers Hyderabad jump to 4th; Rajasthan Royals stay top despite loss
Sunrisers Hyderabad surged to fourth place with a dominant 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Despite their win, Royals maintain their top spot in the IPL 2026 standings. Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the second and third positions respectively, showcasing strong performances early in the season.
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to climb to fourth place in the IPL 2026 points table after a commanding 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. Despite winning just two of their five matches so far, SRH have accumulated four points and boast a healthy net run rate of +0. 576, which has helped them move into the top half of the standings.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, continue to lead the table despite suffering their first defeat of the season. They have played five matches, winning four and losing one, to sit comfortably at the top with eight points. Theey have an impressive net run rate of +0.
889. Punjab Kings are placed second with seven points from four matches, having won three games while one ended in no result. Their net run rate of +0.
720 highlights their consistency so far. Royal Challengers Bengaluru occupy the third spot with six points from four games, including three wins and one loss, and they have the best net run rate in the league at +1. 148.