IPL 2026 Points Table, Orange Cap & Purple Cap after match 59, LSG vs CSK
Lucknow Super Giants handed CSK a huge blow as the race to the IPL 2026 playoffs intensifies.
At their home ground in Lucknow, Lucknow Super Giants showed their true potential against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. LSG chased down CSK’s target with more than 3 overs to spare, thanks to a breathtaking innings by Mitchell Marsh.
Marsh hammered CSK bowlers to all parts of the ground. Purple cap contender Anshul Kamboj was hit the hardest, as he leaked 63 runs in 2.4 overs. This loss for CSK deeply affects their playoffs chances, as they remain at 12 points with only two matches left.
Moreover, the Yellow Army will be up against SRH and GT, both of whom are in prime form and are currently contesting for a top-two finish in the Indian Premier League 2026.
IPL 2026 Updated Points Table after match 59, LSG vs CSK
Despite their seven-wicket win over CSK, Rishabh Pant & Co. remain at the bottom of the points table, though their net run-rate improved massively. Meanwhile, CSK slipped from fifth to sixth, while Rajasthan Royals moved up to fifth due to better net run rate (NRR).
RR and CSK are tied at 12 points, while PBKS are at 13 points. However, the Royals have played one less game than the other two. DC and KKR are at 10 and 9 points from 12 and 11 matches respectively, while LSG and MI are out of the playoffs race.
IPL 2026: Most runs
Heinrich Klaasen is the only non-opener to feature in the top five run-scorers list in this edition of the Indian Premier League, and he tops the list.
Sai Sudarshan remained in the second spot, while Virat Kohli’s splendid ton against KKR helped him claim the third position. Abhishek Sharma holds the fourth spot, while KL Rahul rounds up the top five.
Top 5 leading run-scorers of the IPL 2026 after Match 59:
- Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 508 runs
- Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) – 501 runs
- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 484 runs
- Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 481 runs
- KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals) – 477 runs
IPL 2026: Most wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has arguably been the best bowler of the competition. He tops the wicket list, while Kagiso Rabada trails him by just a solitary wicket.
The South African has been instrumental in the Gujarat Titans’ turnaround this season. Anshul Kamboj has had a good season, but endured a tough outing against LSG.
Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the IPL 2026 after Match 59:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 22 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) – 21 wickets
- Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) – 19 wickets
- Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) – 16 wickets
- Prince Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants) – 16 wickets
Who is the leading run-scorer in the IPL 2026 after match 59?
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) is the leading run-scorer in the IPL 2026 after match 59, with 508 runs.
Who is the leading wicket-taker in the IPL 2026 after match 59?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) is the leading wicket-taker in the IPL 2026 after match 59, with 22 wickets.
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