The high-scoring thriller between Hyderabad and Kolkata has caused a significant shuffle in the upper half of the standings. As of April 3, 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) remain the only unbeaten team with a perfect record, while SRH has catapulted into the top bracket thanks to their aggressive batting approach.
Current Standings: The Top 5 (As of April 3, 2026)
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.250 |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.845 |
| 3 | Gujarat Titans | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.420 |
| 4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.210 |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.115 |
SRH’s NRR Boost
Despite having one loss on their record, Sunrisers Hyderabad currently holds the best Net Run Rate (NRR) among the teams with 2 points. Their strategy of maximizing the powerplay—led by Abhishek Sharma—has ensured that even in defeat, they lose by small margins, and in victory, they win big. Conversely, KKR’s inability to close out the chase against SRH has seen their NRR slip into the negative, dropping them to 5th place.
The Struggle at the Bottom
The bottom of the table sees the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) both searching for their first win of the 2026 season. CSK’s heavy defeat in their opening game has left them with a staggering NRR of -1.850, making their upcoming clash against Punjab Kings a “must-win” to avoid an early-season crisis.
Orange and Purple Cap Update
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Orange Cap: Abhishek Sharma (SRH) has taken a narrow lead with 110 runs across two innings, closely followed by Rajasthan’s Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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Purple Cap: Pat Cummins (SRH) and Trent Boult (RR) are currently tied at the top with 5 wickets each, though Cummins holds a slightly better economy rate.
What’s Next?
The focus now shifts to Lucknow, where the Super Giants take on Delhi Capitals tonight. A win for LSG could see them leapfrog SRH into the second position, further crowding the top of the table.
