IPL 2026 Points Table After RCB vs SRH Match: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season officially kicked off yesterday, March 28, with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) securing a thumping six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
The action continues today as the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium.
As of today, March 29, 2026, here is the updated IPL 2026 points table following the first match of the tournament:
IPL 2026 Points Table (March 29) – P stands for Played, W for won, L for Loss, PTS for points
1. RCB – P: 1 | W: 1 | L: 0 | PTS: 2 | NRR: +2.907
2. LSG – P: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | PTS: 0 | NRR: 0.000
3. CSK – P: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | PTS: 0 | NRR: 0.000
4. PBKS – P: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | PTS: 0 | NRR: 0.000
5. RR – P: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | PTS: 0 | NRR: 0.000
6. KKR – P: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | PTS: 0 | NRR: 0.000
7. MI – P: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | PTS: 0 | NRR: 0.000
8. DC – P: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | PTS: 0 | NRR: 0.000
9. GT – P: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | PTS: 0 | NRR: 0.000
10. SRH – P: 1 | W: 0 | L: 1 | PTS: 0 | NRR: -2.907
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season began with a high-scoring explosion at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), secured a convincing 6-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
First Innings: Ishan Kishan’s Captaincy Charge
After being put in to bat, SRH posted a formidable 201/9. Leading from the front, stand-in captain Ishan Kishan celebrated his milestone by smashing a brilliant 80 off just 38 balls. Aniket Verma added a quick-fire 43 to push the total past 200. However, RCB’s debutant Jacob Duffy stole the show with the ball, dismantling SRH middle order with clinical figures of 3/22, supported by Romario Shepherd’s three-wicket haul.
The Chase: Kohli and Padikkal Masterclass
The chase was a display of pure dominance. RCB overhauled the 202-run target in just 15.4 overs. Devdutt Padikkal set the tone with a rapid 61 off 26 balls, but it was Virat Kohli who anchored the innings perfectly. Kohli finished unbeaten on 69 from 38 deliveries*, showcasing his trademark “chase master” form. Captain Rajat Patidar provided the final flourish with a brisk 31, ensuring RCB started their campaign with a massive Net Run Rate boost of +2.907.
