IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans Lead Standings

The Indian Premier League 2026, which started on March 28, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, has reached its midpoint, with 84 league matches and four playoff games scheduled. The top four teams in the standings are Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with 14, 14, 13, and 12 points, respectively.

The teams are competing in a double round-robin format, playing each other twice, once at home and once away, with matches staged across 10 cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Raipur.

The 10 teams participating in the tournament are Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings.

The playoffs will begin on May 26, 2026, with Bengaluru confirmed as the host city for Qualifier 1 and the final, scheduled for May 31, 2026. The Eliminator and Qualifier 2 are expected to be held in Ahmedabad and Raipur, although an official announcement is awaited. The tournament will resume with its next set of matches, with teams looking to improve their standings and secure a spot in the playoffs.