Mumbai Indians (MI) are almost out of IPL 2026 after losing their seventh game of the season against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Hardik Pandya-led side has suffered 7 defeats and managed 2 wins in the season so far. Despite the defeat, MI managed to retain the ninth spot in the table. They have 4 points at an NRR of -0.803. Last-placed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) also have 4 points at an NRR of -1.106. The Rishabh Pant-led side will make its on-field return against MI on Monday (May 4). The losing team of that game will start the week as the last-placed side.
CSK, who defeated in both league stage matches, improved their position and they are now in the sixth spot. They were seventh before the start of the game. CSK have 4 wins and 8 points from 9 matches. They have suffered 5 defeats.
CSK are slated to play five more matches and they can even finish in the top two if they win their remaining fixtures. They need to win at least four more games to qualify for the playoffs.
Punjab Kings on top
Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) continue to top the points table. The IPL 2025 runners-up have six wins and 13 points. Their game against Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain. PBKS have only suffered one defeat so far.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have 6 wins and 12 points. The IPL 2025 Champions sit in the second position in the points table. They have a strong NRR of +1.420.
With 6 wins and 13 points, Sunrisers Hyderabad are third in the table. They have won five back-to-back matches since losing to PBKS.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have 6 wins and 12 points. They missed out on an opportunity to climb to the top spot. A win over Delhi Capitals would have seen RR replace PBKS as the top-placed team.
As of now, MI is the only team that is practically out of IPL 2026. LSG will join them should they lost to MI. Kolkata Knight Riders still have their destiny in their own hands despite having only 5 points.
