Despite CSK and RR having equal points and similar NRR in the IPL 2026 points table, Chennai Super Kings were placed at the top. Know how the real mathematics of net run rate changed the whole game.

IPL 2026, Same NRR for RR and CSK: IPL 2026 has now reached its most exciting phase, where the equation of the points table is changing rapidly after every match. The race for the playoffs has become so close that now not only win-loss, but also every run and every ball is deciding the fate of the teams.

Meanwhile, there was a lot of confusion among the fans regarding Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.

In fact, despite the points, win and loss records of both the teams being equal, CSK was placed above Rajasthan Royals. The net run rate of both was also visible at 0.027 in the points table, after which questions started being raised on social media as to how Chennai reached the top.

IPL 2026: CSK above Rajasthan in points table

Currently, Chennai Super Kings is at fifth position in the points table of IPL 2026, while Rajasthan Royals is at sixth position.

Both the teams have played 12-12 matches and both have 6 wins and 6 losses in their account. Not only this, both the teams also have 12-12 points and the net run rate is also visible at 0.027, but the real difference is hidden in the figures after the decimal.

IPL 2026: The real mathematics of net run rate

Rajasthan Royals’ real net run rate is 0.02670848420776258, while Chennai Super Kings’ NRR is 0.0270247695415129. That is, CSK’s net run rate is better than Rajasthan by a very slight margin and that is why Chennai has been placed at the top in the points table.

In the IPL table, NRR is shown only up to three decimal places, due to which there was confusion among the fans.

IPL 2026: Playoff race becomes more interesting

Rajasthan Royals have lost three consecutive matches, but the team is still in the race for the playoffs. However, now every match has become like do or die for RR, because another defeat can increase the problems for the team.

At the same time, it will be very important for CSK to win by a big margin in the upcoming matches.

 

There will be a big competition in Jaipur

Now the next match of Rajasthan Royals will be played against Lucknow Super Giants on 18th May at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Not only RR and CSK fans, but also other teams are going to keep an eye on this match because the result of this match can change the entire equation of the playoffs.