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The IPL 2026 season is already heating up, and Match 20 brought some big changes to the standings. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s win over Mumbai Indians (MI) has tightened the competition at the top, making the race more exciting than ever.
While Rajasthan Royals (RR) continue their dominant run, teams like RCB and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are not far behind. At the same time, the battle for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap is getting intense, with several players stepping up after Sunday’s action.
Here’s how things stand after MI vs RCB match:
IPL 2026 Points Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +2.055 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +0.720 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +1.148 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.322 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -0.029 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -0.427 |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.024 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.772 |
| 9 | Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1.532 |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1.315 |
Orange Cap Leaderboard (Most Runs)
The race for the Orange Cap is getting tighter with every match. Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi still holds the top spot, but RCB skipper Rajat Patidar is just 5 runs behind after a match-winning performance against MI.
| Position | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 200 | 266.66 |
| 2 | Rajat Patidar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 195 | 214.29 |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 184 | 140.46 |
| 4 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 183 | 163.39 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 179 | 162.73 |
Also READ: Fans erupt as Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar shine in RCB’s dazzling win over MI in IPL 2026
Purple Cap Leaderboard (Most Wickets)
On the bowling front, Gujarat Titans’ (GT) Prasidh Krishna has taken the lead after a brilliant spell, jumping to the top of the wicket charts.
| Position | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 4 | 10 | 12.67 | 7.20 |
| 2 | Ravi Bishnoi | Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 9 | 8.77 | 8.67 |
| 3 | Anshul Kamboj | Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 8 | 10.70 | 11.00 |
| 4 | Prince Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | 4 | 6 | 8.80 | 15.00 |
| 5 | Jacob Duffy | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 | 6 | 11.14 | – |
