The 19th season of the Indian Premier League kicked off on March 28, 2026 and we’re already 15+ games deep. With 84 matches on the calendar this year, every over counts. Here’s a quick summary of how the tournament looks so far, who’s on top of the table, and which players are leading the run and wicket charts.
Points Table: Rajasthan Royals Set the Early Pace
After Match 13, *Rajasthan Royals (RR) sit top of the table with 6 points* from 3 wins and a massive NRR of +2.403. Riyan Parag’s side beat Mumbai Indians by 27 runs on April 7 to make it three wins on the bounce.
Current Top 5 (as of April 10, 2026):
RCB are defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2026 by beating Punjab Kings in the final. At the other end, Chennai Super Kings are bottom with 0 points and a -2.517 NRR.
Big story so far: RR’s perfect start powered by youth. In their April 7 win vs MI, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 39 off 14 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored with 77* off 32. They backed it up on April 10 by beating RCB — RR 202/4 vs RCB 201/8. f2d2
Orange Cap Race: Jaiswal vs Rizvi vs The 15-Year-Old
The bat has dominated early doors. Here’s the latest Orange Cap leaderboard after Match 13:
- Jaiswal took the Orange Cap after his 77_ vs MI, getting to 170 runs in 3 games with just one dismissal.
- The wild card is Vaibhav Suryavanshi. At 15 years old, he’s already 5th with 122 runs striking at 248.97. His 14-ball 39 vs MI had everyone talking.
- Other big names: Rohit Sharma 118, Virat Kohli 69_, and Ryan Rickelton started with 81.
Purple Cap Race: Bishnoi’s Leg-Spin Leads the Way
It’s early but spinners and death bowlers are making moves. Ravi Bishnoi holds the Purple Cap.
- Bishnoi jumped to the top after taking 2/25 vs Mumbai. His 7 wickets have come at an average of 11.71.
- Prasidh Krishna won the Purple Cap in 2025 with 25 wickets and is again in the mix.
- RR’s bowling depth is showing: Burger also has 5 wickets.
3 Takeaways From IPL 2026 So Far
1.Rajasthan’s Youth Revolution: With Jaiswal holding the Orange Cap, Bishnoi the Purple Cap, and 15-year-old Suryavanshi striking at 248+, RR look balanced and fearless.
2. Middle-Order Hitters Are Trending: Sameer Rizvi and Heinrich Klaasen show the 2026 season is rewarding finishers, not just openers.
3. 84 Matches = More Volatility: The expanded season means the Purple Cap winning total could push back toward 28-30 wickets. Early leads won’t mean much by May. f2d24a8936e459f5
RCB vs SRH started the season on March 28 and the final is scheduled for May 31, 2026.
Next big clash: Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11 could shake up both tables.
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