IPL Points Table 2026: RCB On Top After Dominant Win Againt CSK By 43, Chennai Super Kings Yet To Open Account

Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed up the IPL 2026 points table after a commanding 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5. Powered by Tim David's explosive 70 off 25 balls, RCB posted a massive 250/3 - the highest total against CSK in IPL history - before their bowlers sealed a one-sided result. The win also marked a major milestone, as RCB registered four consecutive victories over CSK for the first time in the league.

With this result, RCB strengthened their position at the top of the IPL points table, maintaining a perfect start to the season. Contributions from Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal ensured a dominant batting display, while early breakthroughs from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jacob Duffy kept CSK under pressure throughout the chase. Despite some resistance in the middle order, CSK fell well short, highlighting the growing gap reflected in the current standings.

The latest update to the IPL 2026 points table shows RCB among the early frontrunners, with teams like Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals also staying unbeaten. On the other hand, CSK continue to struggle at the bottom after multiple defeats, making the upcoming matches crucial for their campaign.

IPL 2026 Schedule: Full Upcoming Fixtures List

From 5 April onwards, the IPL 2026 fixtures list features sixty more league matches. These games include double-headers, frequent travel between cities, and several high-profile rivalries. The complete IPL 2026 schedule for remaining fixtures, including dates, times, venues and status, is given below.

IPL 2026 Schedule: venues, timings and travel demands

The IPL 2026 fixtures spread matches across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Dharamshala and Raipur. Teams often play evening games after short turnarounds, with several sides facing both afternoon and night fixtures within the same weekend during the league phase.

With ten matches completed and sixty games listed as upcoming in the IPL 2026 schedule, early leaders have emerged but the table remains open. Crowds at venues nationwide will see every team face each other home and away before the playoffs, with timings and fixtures already fixed through 24 May 2026.