NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings finally got their campaign up and running in IPL 2026 with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals on Saturday. The victory helped them move off the bottom of the table and rise to ninth place.

CSK have now played four matches, winning one and losing three. They have 2 points to their name and a net run rate (NRR) of -1.532, which still reflects their early struggles despite the breakthrough result.

Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, remain in fourth position despite the defeat. They have played four matches, winning two and losing two. With 4 points and a positive NRR of +0.322, they continue to stay in the upper half of the table.



At the top, Rajasthan Royals are in complete control of the standings. They have won all four of their matches, collecting 8 points and boasting the best net run rate in the league at +2.055.

Punjab Kings occupy second place with 4 matches played, 3 wins and 1 no result. They have 7 points and a strong NRR of +0.720, maintaining their solid start.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit third with 3 matches, 2 wins and 1 defeat, giving them 4 points and an impressive NRR of +1.231.

Lucknow Super Giants are placed fifth with 4 points from 3 games, having won 2 and lost 1. However, their NRR of -0.359 keeps them just behind Delhi Capitals.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with 2 points from 4 matches, registering 1 win and 3 losses, and an NRR of -0.024.

Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians follow in seventh and eighth positions respectively, both on 2 points from 3 matches. GT hold an NRR of -0.270, while MI are at -0.715.

At the bottom, Kolkata Knight Riders remain winless from their completed matches, with 1 point from a no result in four games and an NRR of -1.315.

PosTeamPWLNRPtsNRR1RR44008+2.0552PBKS43017+0.7203RCB32104+1.2314DC42204+0.3225LSG32104-0.3596SRH41302-0.0247GT31202-0.2708MI31202-0.7159CSK41302-1.53210KKR40311-1.315

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