Punjab Kings lead IPL 2026 with 9 points, while RCB and Rajasthan Royals trail closely. Sunrisers Hyderabad climbed to fourth after beating Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs. Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen powered SRH to 194/9, while Eshan Malinga starred with the ball. CSK’s chase faltered despite a strong start, leaving them seventh in the standings.
