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IPL 2026 Points Table: The 58th match of IPL 2026 was played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. In this match played in Dharamshala, Punjab had to face defeat by 6 wickets at the hands of Mumbai. This is Punjab’s fifth consecutive defeat this season. After this defeat, the path to the playoffs has become difficult for Shreyas Iyer and Company.

Punjab Kings’ problems increased

In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings have played a total of 12 matches so far in which they have won 6 and lost 5. One match remained inconclusive due to rain. In this way, Punjab team remains at fourth position on the points table with 13 points. The problem for Punjab is that Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are very close to them with 12 points. Now in such a situation, if these teams win their upcoming matches, then Punjab may be out of the race for top-4. Apart from this, if Punjab has to reach the playoffs, then it will have to win its remaining 2 matches at any cost. Along with this, Punjab will also have to pray that Chennai and Rajasthan lose their upcoming matches.

Dominance of these teams in top-5

Talking about the latest status of the points table in IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore is on top with 16 points after winning 8 out of 12 matches. Gujarat Titans remain at the second position after winning 8 out of 12 matches. Apart from this, after winning 7 out of 12 matches, Sunrisers Hyderabad is at third place with 14 points. Despite facing defeat against Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings remain at fourth position with 13 points after winning 6 out of 12 matches. Chennai Super Kings are also included in the top-5. He is at fifth position with 12 points after winning 6 out of 11 matches.

condition of other teams

If we look at the condition of other teams on the points table, Rajasthan Royals are at sixth position with 12 points after winning 6 out of 11 matches. At number seven is Delhi Capitals who have won 5 out of 12 matches and have 10 points. After winning 4 out of 11 matches, Kolkata Knight Riders are at eighth position with 9 points. All these teams are still in the race for the playoffs. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are at ninth and tenth positions. The performance of both these teams in IPL 2026 has been very disappointing and both these teams have been eliminated.