New Delhi, April 8: The 13th match of IPL 2026 took place in Guwahati, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off against Mumbai Indians. RR secured a convincing victory, defeating Mumbai Indians by 27 runs, thereby retaining their top position in the points table.
Currently, Rajasthan Royals lead the table with 6 points from 3 matches, having won all their games. Punjab Kings follow in second place with 5 points from 2 wins and 1 no-result in 3 matches. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals are tied for third and fourth places, respectively, each with 4 points from 2 wins in 2 matches.
Sunrisers Hyderabad sits fifth with 2 points from 1 win and 2 losses in 3 matches, while LSG is sixth with 2 points from 1 win and 1 loss in 2 matches. Mumbai Indians are in seventh place with 2 points from 1 win and 2 losses. Kolkata Knight Riders hold the eighth position with 1 point from 2 losses and 1 no-result, while Gujarat Titans are ninth, having lost both their matches. Chennai Super Kings are at the bottom of the table, having lost all 3 matches.
The rankings in the points table are determined based on the net run rate despite teams having equal points.
In a standout performance on Tuesday against Mumbai Indians at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a blistering 77 runs off 32 balls, earning him the Orange Cap. Jaiswal has accumulated 170 runs in 3 innings across 3 matches. Samir Rizvi from Delhi Capitals is in second place with 160 runs from 2 matches. Delhi Capitals will face Gujarat Titans on Wednesday, where Rizvi has the chance to surpass Jaiswal.
Ravi Bishnoi from Rajasthan Royals currently holds the Purple Cap, having taken 7 wickets in 3 matches, including 2 wickets against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday.
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