Chennai Super Kings secured their first victory of the IPL 2026 season by defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. This win propelled CSK from the bottom of the table to ninth place after four games, while DC suffered their second consecutive defeat and currently occupy the fourth spot.
On the previous day, Punjab Kings continued their unbeaten streak in the tournament by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets. With three wins and a point from a no result against Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings now sit in second place, just behind Rajasthan Royals who have won all four of their matches.
The current IPL 2026 points table shows Rajasthan Royals in the lead with 8 points, followed by Punjab Kings with 7 points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants are tied with 4 points each, while Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders complete the table with 2 points or less.
The points table was updated after the CSK vs DC match on April 11. The next matches will determine the shifting positions in the standings as the teams battle it out for a spot in the playoffs. The IPL 2026 season promises to be an exciting and closely contested tournament for cricket fans around the world.
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