In pursuit of a demanding target of 202, RCB accomplished the feat in just 15.4 overs, earning two points and giving their net run rate a substantial boost.
The dominant chase has provided RCB with a distinct advantage following the first match, as they boast the highest net run rate in the standings. Conversely, SRH sits at the bottom of the table, having failed to meet the target within 20 overs, which led to a negative net run rate.
| Teams | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.907 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2.907 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
With just one match played, eight teams remain yet to kick off their campaigns, all starting with zero points and neutral net run rates. Though the table is still in its early stages, early advantages in net run rate can be crucial as the tournament unfolds.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will compete in the second game of this IPL season at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday evening.
First Published: Mar 29, 2026 3:47 PM IST
