IPL 2026 Points Table Update: KKR Move Up After Super Over Win; Check Orange Cap and Purple Cap holder
New Delhi: The points table of the Indian Premier League 2026 changed after a very exciting match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants on April 26. The match went into a Super Over, making it one of the most thrilling games of the season.
Rinku Singh scored 83 runs and helped KKR stay in the game. Later, Sunil Narine performed well in the Super Over by taking 2 wickets and helped Kolkata win the match.
KKR Move Up, LSG Slip Down
After this win, Kolkata Knight Riders moved up to 8th position in the points table. They are still in the lower half, but this victory gives them confidence for the next matches.
Lucknow Super Giants dropped to the 10th position, which is the bottom of the table. Their situation has become difficult, and they now need to win more matches to stay in the race for playoffs.
Updated Points Table After Match 38
Here is how the points table looks now:
- Punjab Kings – 13 points
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 10 points
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – 10 points
- Rajasthan Royals – 10 points
- Gujarat Titans – 8 points
- Chennai Super Kings – 6 points
- Delhi Capitals – 6 points
- Kolkata Knight Riders – 5 points
- Mumbai Indians – 4 points
- Lucknow Super Giants – 4 points
Punjab Kings are still at the top with strong performances. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in second place and continue to play well.
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Orange Cap- Abhishek Sharma Leads
The race for the Orange Cap is getting exciting, but Abhishek Sharma is still at the top with 380 runs. He has been very consistent this season.
Top 5 Run-Scorers:
- Abhishek Sharma – 380 runs
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 357 runs
- KL Rahul – 357 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen – 349 runs
- Shubman Gill – 330 runs
KL Rahul is also performing very well and is close to the top.
Purple Cap Race: Anshul Kamboj on Top
In bowling, Anshul Kamboj is leading the Purple Cap race with 14 wickets. He is tied with Eshan Malinga but is ahead because of better performance.
Top 5 Wicket-Takers:
- Anshul Kamboj – 14 wickets
- Eshan Malinga – 14 wickets
- Jofra Archer – 13 wickets
- Prince Yadav – 13 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada – 13 wickets
This shows that the competition among bowlers is also very close.
Conclusion
The IPL 2026 season is becoming more exciting with every match. KKR’s Super Over win not only entertained fans but also changed the points table.
Punjab Kings are leading, while RCB are close behind. Abhishek Sharma leads the Orange Cap race, and Anshul Kamboj holds the Purple Cap.
With many matches still left, the race for playoffs and top performers is still open, and fans can expect more exciting matches ahead.
