More than just their second defeat of the season—and their first at home in the IPL 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be disappointed at missing a key opportunity to strengthen their place in the top four.
Currently sitting third on the table with eight points, they are closely followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (8 points), while Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans remain in contention with six points each, keeping the playoff race finely balanced.