IPL points table rules 2026: P, W, L, T, PTS, NR, RR explained
The IPL points table rules 2026 are simple: teams get 2 points for a win and 1 point for a no-result. The table tracks P, W, L, T, PTS, NR, and RR across the 10-team league stage, so the standings can shift from the first match itself.
How the Sportstar points table works
The Sportstar format uses the columns Pos., P, W, L, T, PTS, NR, RR. In this layout, RR is the run-rate column shown in the table, while NRR is the tie-break metric used when teams are level on points.
| Metric | Meaning | How it affects standings |
|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Position | Shows the order of teams in the table. |
| P | Matches played | Counts how many games a team has completed. |
| W | Wins | Each win adds 2 points. |
| L | Losses | Losses do not add points. |
| T | Ties | Tracks tied matches separately in the table. |
| PTS | Points | The main standings column for league position. |
| NR | No-result | Each no-result adds 1 point. |
| RR | Run rate | The run-rate column shown in the Sportstar format. |
Note: The Sportstar snippet shows the table starting at zero, with teams listed in order, including CSK, DCA, GUT, and KKR all on 0 points before the tournament begins.
What changes after the first results
A win adds 2 points, a no-result adds 1 point, and early results immediately change P, W, L, T, PTS, NR, and RR. That is how the table starts to move from the opening night onward.
Why the early schedule matters
The table still begins at zero before the opener on March 28, 2026. But the first five fixtures from March 28 to April 1 can create the first points gap and start separating teams in the league stage.
These are the first five confirmed fixtures from March 28 to April 1, 2026.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Match 2 | Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Match 3 | Monday, March 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Match 4 | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Match 5 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
Quick takeaway
The IPL points table rules 2026 are straightforward: 2 for a win, 1 for a no-result, and NRR helps separate teams tied on points.