IPL 2026 Points Table, Orange Cap & Purple Cap after match 62, DC vs RR
RCB take the top spot in the points table after the 62nd match of IPL 2026.
Two exciting games took place in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Sunday (May 17). In the afternoon clash, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 23 runs to book a berth in the playoffs.
With half-centuries from Virat Kohli (58) and Venkatesh Iyer (73*), RCB posted 222/4 in the first innings. PBKS lost a few key batsmen early on. Shashank Singh (56) scored a fighting half-century, but they could only reach 199/8.
In the evening clash, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by five wickets. Batting first, RR made a brilliant start but suffered a batting collapse towards the end, finishing with 193/8.
In the chase, openers KL Rahul (56) and Abishek Porel (51) scored half-centuries. Captain Axar Patel (34*) and Ashutosh Sharma (18*) also made crucial contributions, propelling DC to a pleasing five-wicket victory.
IPL 2026 Updated Points Table after match 62, DC vs RR
RCB grab the top spot in the points table with 18 points and have qualified for the playoffs. Gujarat Titans, SRH, and Punjab Kings take the next three spots.
Rajasthan Royals and CSK are next with 12 points each, followed by Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants take the last two positions and have been eliminated from the tournament.
IPL 2026: Most runs
GT batters Sai Sudharsan (554) and Shubman Gill (552) are the leading run-scorers in IPL 2026 so far. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are the next batters in the list. Heinrich Klaasen has dropped to the fifth spot with 508 runs.
Top 5 leading run-scorers of the IPL 2026 after Match 62:
- Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 554 runs
- Shubman Gill (GT) – 552 runs
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 542 runs
- KL Rahul (DC) – 533 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – 508 runs
IPL 2026: Most wickets
RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026 with 24 wickets. Kagiso Rabada is next with 21 wickets, while CSK’s Anshul Kamboj occupies the third spot with 19 scalps. Jofra Archer and Prince Yadav are next in the list.
Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the IPL 2026 after Match 62:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) – 24 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada (GT) – 21 wickets
- Anshul Kamboj (CSK) – 19 wickets
- Jofra Archer (RR) – 17 wickets
- Prince Yadav (LSG) – 16 wickets
Who is the leading run-scorer in the IPL 2026 after match 62?
GT’s Sai Sudharsan (554 runs) is the leading run-scorer after match 62.
Who hold the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table after match 62?
RCB take the top spot in the points table with 18 points.
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