Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|13-05-2026
Delhi: In the match played in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans (GT) created a big upset in the IPL points table by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 82 runs. With this spectacular victory, Gujarat team has reached the top position. Besides, its net run rate has also become quite strong, due to which the playoff picture has become more exciting.
Big blow to Hyderabad in the race for top-2
This victory of Gujarat has had the biggest impact on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Now Hyderabad team can reach only maximum 18 points. In such a situation, it seems very difficult for him to make a place in the top-2. At the same time, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are also in a position to reach 18 points, due to which the competition has become more tough.
The playoff battle became more interesting
The IPL league stage has reached its final phase and every match is now changing the equation. After Gujarat’s victory, it is almost certain that only one team, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, will be able to reach 18 points. In such a situation, the upcoming matches have become very important for all the teams.
The contest on May 22 may change the entire equation.
The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 22 can now decide the direction of the playoffs. If Bengaluru is successful in winning all its remaining matches, then the Hyderabad team may also be out of the playoff race. This is the reason why all the teams have their eyes fixed on this match.
Who where in the points table?
At present, Gujarat Titans are in first place with 16 points from 12 matches with 8 wins and 4 losses. The team’s net run rate is +0.551, which is giving it an edge over other teams.
At second place is the team of Royal Challengers Bangalore, which has scored 14 points by registering 7 wins in 11 matches. At the same time, Sunrisers Hyderabad also remains in third place with 14 points in 12 matches.
Apart from this, Punjab Kings have registered 6 wins in 11 matches. The team has 13 points in its account and is currently in fourth place.
Indian Premier League 2026 Points Table:
| place | Team | match | Victory | Garland | inconclusive | score | net run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | +0.551 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | +1.103 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | +0.331 |
| 4 | punjab kings | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | +0.428 |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 | +0.185 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 | +0.082 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | -0.993 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -0.169 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (out) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -0.585 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (Out) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -0.907 |
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