IPL 2026 Points Table: Punjab Kings continued their winning streak in IPL 2026 and achieved their second consecutive win. MA Chidambaram Stadium, the home ground of Chennai Super Kings, won everyone's hearts with a big run chase. In this match, Chennai batted first and scored 209 in 20 overs. But Punjab achieved the target in just 18.4 overs at the loss of 5 wickets. After this match, there was turmoil in the points table also.
In the initial phase of IPL 2026 season, Punjab Kings have created a stir in the points table with their tremendous performance. After achieving two spectacular wins in two matches, Punjab Kings have reached the top position of the table and have left four teams behind. Punjab Kings have left behind strong teams like Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the points table. Before this match, Punjab team was in 5th position.
Although, these four teams have played only one match each, but Punjab has defeated them by collecting full 4 points in two matches. Punjab Kings won their first match of the season against Gujarat Titans. In such a situation, Punjab now has 4 points and the net run rate has also become +0.637.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings had to face defeat for the second consecutive match. Due to which it still remains at number 10. In such a situation, to make a comeback, Chennai Super Kings will have to win big in the upcoming matches. Otherwise the tension of the team may increase. Apart from them, KKR team has also lost both its initial matches.
