NPL Points Table, NRR & Playoffs Explained (2026)
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The live standings are on our NPL 2026 points table. Here is how they work.
Points
A win is worth 2 points, a no-result 1 point and a defeat nothing.
Tie-breakers
Teams level on points are separated by number of wins, then net run rate, then their head-to-head result.
How net run rate (NRR) is calculated
NRR = (runs scored ÷ overs faced) − (runs conceded ÷ overs bowled), across the whole season. A team bowled out is counted as having faced its full quota of overs.
The playoff format
The top four after 28 league matches qualify. Qualifier 1 is 1st v 2nd: the winner goes to the final. The Eliminator is 3rd v 4th: the loser goes out. Qualifier 2 pits the loser of Q1 against the Eliminator winner for the second final place. The Final is on 21 November 2026. Dates are in our schedule guide.
What finishing position is worth
The champion wins Rs 1.5 crore, the runner-up Rs 80 lakh, third Rs 40 lakh and fourth Rs 30 lakh: see NPL 2026 prize money. How each team finished in 2024 and 2025 is in the teams guide.
FAQ
How many points for a win in the NPL?
Two points. A no-result earns one point.
How many teams qualify for the NPL playoffs?
The top four of the eight teams.
What is NRR in the NPL?
Net run rate: runs per over scored minus runs per over conceded over the season. It separates teams level on points and wins.