IPL 2026 points table, orange cap and purple cap: As we head into the massive southern derby between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 5, 2026, the leaderboard has seen a major shake-up following the double-header on Saturday. Rajasthan Royals currently sit at the summit, while a new young sensation has snatched Orange Cap.
IPL 2026 Points Table (As of April 5 morning)
1. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Played: 2 – Won: 2 – Lost: 0 – Points: 4 – NRR: +2.233
2. Delhi Capitals (DC) – Played: 2 – Won: 2 – Lost: 0 – Points: 4 – NRR: +1.170
3. Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Played: 2 – Won: 2 – Lost: 0 – Points: 4 – NRR: +0.637
4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Played: 1 – Won: 1 – Lost: 0 – Points: 2 – NRR: +2.907
5. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Played: 2 – Won: 1 – Lost: 1 – Points: 2 – NRR: +0.469
6. Mumbai Indians (MI) – Played: 2 – Won: 1 – Lost: 1 – Points: 2 – NRR: -0.206
7. Gujarat Titans (GT) – Played: 2 – Won: 0 – Lost: 2 – Points: 0 – NRR: -0.424
8. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Played: 1 – Won: 0 – Lost: 1 – Points: 0 – NRR: -1.397
9. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Played: 2 – Won: 0 – Lost: 2 – Points: 0 – NRR: -1.964
10. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Played: 2 – Won: 0 – Lost: 2 – Points: 0 – NRR: -2.562
Orange Cap List: Top 5 Run-Scorers
The race for Orange Cap is currently led by DC’s breakout star Sameer Rizvi, who overtook Rohit Sharma after a match-winning 90 against Mumbai.
1. Sameer Rizvi – DC – 160 Runs – 2 Innings
2. Rohit Sharma – MI – 113 Runs – 2 Innings
3. Cooper Connolly – PBKS – 108 Runs – 2 Innings
4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi – KKR – 103 Runs – 2 Innings
5. Ishan Kishan – SRH – 94 Runs – 2 Innings
Purple Cap List: Top 5 Wicket-Takers
The bowling charts are dominated by Indian domestic talent and consistent international pacers. Ravi Bishnoi surged into the top 5 after his match-winning spell against GT.
1. Vijaykumar Vyshak – PBKS – 5 Wickets – Economy: 9.14
2. Ravi Bishnoi – RR – 4 Wickets – Economy: 10.25
3. T Natarajan – DC – 4 Wickets – Economy: 8.13
4. Lungi Ngidi – DC – 4 Wickets – Economy: 8.15
5. Jaydev Unadkat – SRH – 4 Wickets – Economy: 8.13
CSK vs RCB – What’s at stake today?
For RCB: A win tonight could propel them to the top of the table, given their massive NRR (+2.907). Virat Kohli (69 runs) also has a chance to break into the Top 5 of the Orange Cap race.
For CSK: Having lost their first two games, the defending finalists are desperate for points. They currently sit at the bottom of the table and need a significant win to improve their NRR and open their account for 2026.
