How many points for an IPL win?

Two points for a win, one point for a no result and none for a loss.

What is net run rate?

The difference between a team's scoring rate and the rate it concedes, used to separate teams level on points.

How many teams reach the playoffs?

The top four sides in the table qualify for the playoff stage.

Standings

IPL 2026 Points Table & Qualification

Two points per win, net run rate as the tie-breaker, and a playoff race that reprices every week of the season.

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How IPL Standings Are Decided

Teams earn two points for a win and one for a no result. When sides finish level on points, net run rate separates them, which is why margin of victory matters even in dead rubbers.

The top four progress to the playoffs, where the first qualifier gives the top two sides a second chance at reaching the final.

Betting the Qualification Markets

Playoff qualification markets often lag the table by a match or two, especially for mid-table teams with a favourable run-in.

Net run rate is the most commonly ignored variable in these markets. A team two points behind but far ahead on NRR is usually better placed than the table suggests.

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