Latest (2 April) Updated IPL 2026 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap and More Stats
IPL 2026 begins with Rajasthan Royals leading the points table. Ryan Rickelton tops the Orange Cap race, while multiple bowlers share the Purple Cap, showcasing an exciting tournament start.
The IPL 2026 season has kicked off with high-intensity matches, explosive batting performances, and some impressive bowling spells. With each team having played their opening game, the points table has started to take shape.
Here’s a complete and easy-to-understand update on the IPL 2026 points table, top run-scorers (Orange Cap race), top wicket-takers (Purple Cap race), and key match results as of 2 April 2026.
IPL 2026 Points Table (Updated on 2 April)
After the first round of matches, five teams have secured wins while the remaining five are looking to bounce back.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +4.171 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.907 |
| 3 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.397 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.687 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.509 |
| 6 | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.509 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.687 |
| 8 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.397 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.907 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -4.171 |
Key Insight: Rajasthan Royals are currently leading due to a massive Net Run Rate (NRR), thanks to their dominant win.
Orange Cap Race (Most Runs)
The race for the Orange Cap has started with some explosive innings. Here are the top performers:
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 81 | 188.37 |
| Ishan Kishan | 80 | 210.53 |
| Rohit Sharma | 78 | 205.26 |
| Cooper Connolly | 72 | 163.64 |
| Sameer Rizvi | 70 | 148.94 |
Purple Cap Race (Most Wickets)
Bowlers have also made a strong impact early in the tournament. Several players are tied at the top:
| Player | Wickets | Economy (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 7.33 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 3 | 9.67 |
| T Natarajan | 3 | 9.67 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 3 | 9.00 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 3 | 11.33 |
Most Sixes
| Player | Sixes |
|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 8 |
| Rohit Sharma | 6 |
| Ishan Kishan | 5 |
| Cooper Connolly | 5 |
| Virat Kohli | 5 |
Most Fours
| Player | Fours |
|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 8 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 7 |
| Rohit Sharma | 6 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 6 |
| Shubman Gill | 6 |
Match Results So Far
Here’s a quick recap of all matches played till now:
- Match 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets
- Match 2: Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets
- Match 3: Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets
- Match 4: Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets
- Match 5: Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets
Upcoming Match (2 April): Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Eden Gardens)
The IPL 2026 season has begun with thrilling chases and aggressive batting displays. Teams like Rajasthan Royals and RCB have made strong statements early on, while traditional giants like CSK and SRH will look to recover quickly.
With big names already firing and young talents stepping up, the competition for Orange Cap and Purple Cap is expected to get even more intense in the coming matches.
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