
Mumbai Indians delivered one of the most dominant performances of IPL 2026, crushing Gujarat Titans by 99 runs in Match 30 to shake up the points table in dramatic fashion. The win was powered by a sensational unbeaten century from Tilak Varma and a clinical four-wicket haul from Ashwani Kumar, as Mumbai Indians finally found momentum after a slow start to their campaign. The massive victory not only boosted their net run rate but also lifted them off the bottom of the table to seventh place. Despite the heavy defeat, Gujarat Titans remain sixth, with their inconsistent run continuing. At the top, Punjab Kings are firmly in control of the standings. With five wins in six matches, they sit comfortably with 11 points and a remarkable net run rate of +1.420, still unbeaten in the competition. Royal Challengers Bengaluru follow in second place with eight points and a strong NRR of +1.171. Rajasthan Royals hold third position, also on eight points, with a healthy net run rate of +0.599, keeping themselves firmly in the top-four race. Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed fourth with three wins and three losses, sitting on six points with an NRR of +0.566. Just behind them, Delhi Capitals occupy fifth spot, also on six points from five matches, with an NRR of +0.310. Gujarat Titans, with three wins from six matches, are sixth with six points but a worrying NRR of -0.821. Mumbai Indians’ big win sees them climb to seventh with two victories in six games and an improved NRR of +0.067, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Chennai Super Kings are eighth with two wins from six matches and four points, struggling with an NRR of -0.780. Lucknow Super Giants sit ninth, having won two of their five matches, with four points and an NRR of -0.804. At the bottom, Kolkata Knight Riders remain in tenth despite registering their first win of the season against RR. They have three points from seven matches and an NRR of -0.879.IPL 2026 Points Table (After Match 30)
