IPL 2026 points table after Match 65: KKR jump to sixth with win over eliminated Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a crucial four-wicket win against Mumbai Indians, propelling them to sixth place and keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads the standings as the first team to officially qualify, joined by Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The race for the final playoff spots intensifies with Punjab Kings and KKR battling for contention.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their IPL 2026 playoff campaign alive with a vital four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-stakes clash, climbing to sixth place on the points table. The win took KKR to 13 points from 13 matches, comprising six wins, six defeats and one no-result, along with a net run rate of +0. 011 that keeps them firmly in contention.
For Mumbai Indians, the result only underlined a difficult season. The five-time champions, already knocked out of the playoff race, managed just four wins from 13 games, finishing with eight points and a net run rate of -0. 510.
At the top of the standings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured the No. 1 position with 18 points from 13 matches, winning nine and losing four, and boasting a dominant net run rate of +1. 065.
They are the first team to officially qualify for the playoffs. Both Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have also booked their spots in the next stage, finishing with 16 points each and strong net run rates of +0. 400 and +0.