IPL 2026 Latest Updates: CSK Beat DC, SRH vs PBKS Today, Orange Cap and Purple Cap Standings
CSK beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets in IPL 2026 on May 5, while SRH face PBKS today. Check latest points table, Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
By Srajan Agarwal | 2026-05-06T14:11:19.891229+05:30
IPL 2026 is now moving towards its most important phase, where every result is changing the playoff picture. Chennai Super Kings kept their hopes alive with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on May 5, while Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will face each other today in a match that can impact the top-four race. KL Rahul is currently leading the Orange Cap race, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is on top of the Purple Cap standings.
What Changed After Yesterday’s Match?
- Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets.
- Delhi Capitals scored 155/7 in 20 overs.
- Chennai Super Kings chased the target with ease, scoring 159/2 in 17.3 overs.
- Sanju Samson was the key performer for CSK with an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls.
- Kartik Sharma supported him with an unbeaten 41.
- With this win, CSK moved to sixth place on the points table.
- Delhi Capitals remained under pressure and their playoff chances took another hit.
- The result has made the mid-table battle more open.
Yesterday’s Match: DC vs CSK Result
| Match | Result |
| Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | CSK won by 8 wickets |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| DC Score | 155/7 in 20 overs |
| CSK Score | 159/2 in 17.3 overs |
| Top Performer | Sanju Samson, 87* |
| Match Impact | CSK stayed alive in playoff race |
Why This Match Was More Than Just Two Points
This was not just a normal league win for Chennai. It was a survival result. CSK had been stuck in the middle of the table, and one more loss could have pushed them closer to the bottom group. But this win has brought them back into the playoff conversation.
For Delhi, the problem is different. They are not completely out, but they now have very little room for mistakes. Their batting did not give the bowlers enough runs to defend, and at this stage of the tournament, such defeats hurt badly.
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Today’s Match: SRH vs PBKS
| Match | Details |
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings |
| Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Match No. | 49 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Importance | Big match for top-four race |
Points Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 0.855 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1.42 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0.644 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0.51 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -0.147 |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.151 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -0.949 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -0.539 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.649 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -1.076 |
Orange Cap Race
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Strike Rate |
| 1 | KL Rahul | DC | 10 | 445 | 180.89 |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 10 | 440 | 206.57 |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 10 | 425 | 156.82 |
| 4 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 10 | 404 | 237.65 |
| 5 | Sanju Samson | CSK | 10 | 402 | 167.5 |
Purple Cap Race
Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains on top of the Purple Cap list with 17 wickets. Anshul Kamboj also has 17 wickets, but Bhuvneshwar is ahead because of his better economy rate. Eshan Malinga of SRH is in the top five and can move up if he takes wickets against PBKS today.
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 9 | 17 | 7.54 |
| 2 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 10 | 17 | 8.91 |
| 3 | Kagiso Rabada | GT | 10 | 16 | 9.23 |
| 4 | Jofra Archer | RR | 10 | 15 | 8.62 |
| 5 | Eshan Malinga | SRH | 10 | 15 | 9.49 |
IPL 2026 has reached a point where the table can change almost every night. CSK’s win over Delhi has made the playoff race more interesting, while today’s SRH vs PBKS match can shake up the top order. The Orange Cap and Purple Cap races are also close, with only a few runs and wickets separating the top players. From here, consistency will matter more than reputation, and teams that handle pressure better will move closer to the playoffs.
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