IPL Points Table 2026: Lucknow Super Giants kept their slim playoff hopes alive after defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs in a rain-affected Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The victory helped LSG register only their third win of the season, while RCB missed the chance to move to the top of the points table.
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After the result, Sunrisers Hyderabad continued to lead the IPL 2026 standings with 14 points from 11 matches. Punjab Kings remained second with 13 points from 10 matches.
RCB stayed third despite the defeat, with 12 points from 10 games and a net run rate of 1.234. Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans also remained on 12 points each in fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
Lucknow remained at 10th place with six points from 10 matches but improved their net run rate to -0.934 after the crucial win at home.
LSG posted 209/3 in a rain-reduced 19-over contest, powered by a sensational century from Mitchell Marsh, who smashed 111 runs off 56 deliveries.
RCB fought hard in the chase through half-centuries from Rajat Patidar and late fireworks from Tim David, but fell short while chasing a revised DLS target of 213.
Updated IPL 2026 Points Table After LSG vs RCB Match 50
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRH | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +0.737 |
| 2 | PBKS | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13 | +0.571 |
| 3 | RCB | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | +1.234 |
| 4 | RR | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | +0.510 |
| 5 | GT | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -0.147 |
| 6 | CSK | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | +0.151 |
| 7 | DC | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -0.949 |
| 8 | KKR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -0.539 |
| 9 | MI | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.649 |
| 10 | LSG | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.934 |