IPL 2026: Full Update — Points Table, Today's Match (MI vs PBKS), Virat Kohli's Record, and Season Highlights
IPL 2026 live updates April 17: MI vs PBKS today, full points table, Virat Kohli's record, Rohit Sharma injury, KKR winless, upcoming schedule. All latest IPL
By Srajan Agarwal | 2026-04-17T17:29:51.801000+05:30
The Indian Premier League 2026 is in full swing. The 19th edition kicked off on March 28 and will run through May 24 for the league stage, with playoffs and the final to follow. As of April 17, Match 24 is today — Mumbai Indians take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what is being called a must-watch contest on both sides.
- Group A: Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Group B: Gujarat Titans (GT), Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Each team plays 14 league matches. Top 4 qualify for the playoffs.
Latest Points Table Snapshot (Post Match 23 — RCB beat LSG, April 15)
| Team | M | W | L | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | Strong position — Kohli on fire |
| CSK | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | Won last match vs KKR |
| RR | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | Jaiswal leads Orange Cap |
| SRH | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | Mid-table |
| GT | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | Beat DC in Guwahati |
| DC | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | First loss recently vs GT |
| PBKS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Today vs MI |
| LSG | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Lost to RCB on April 15 |
| MI | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Today vs PBKS; Rohit Sharma injury doubt |
| KKR | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | Yet to win a single game — major concern |
Note: These standings are approximate based on data through Match 23 (April 15, 2026). After RCB beat LSG on April 15, RCB and CSK are joint leaders.
Today's Match
- Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings
- Key concern for MI: Rohit Sharma is doubtful with a hamstring injury sustained in the RCB match. MI skipper Hardik Pandya gave a "worrying injury update" but has not ruled him out
- PBKS: Looking to maintain momentum and climb the table
- Watch for: Jasprit Bumrah's workload management, Shashank Singh's form for PBKS
| Orange Cap (Most Runs) | Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) | Leading run scorer |
| Purple Cap (Most Wickets) | Ravi Bishnoi (RR) | Leading wicket-taker |
IPL 2026 So Far
Virat Kohli's Milestone
RCB's victory over LSG on April 15 was made memorable by Virat Kohli scripting history — achieving a massive milestone in a match-winning innings. Kohli remains RCB's most important batter and the team's emotional core, even as the franchise finally appears to have the bowling depth to challenge for the title.
KKR's Shocking Start
Kolkata Knight Riders are in genuine crisis. Five matches, zero wins. This from a team that won the IPL title just two years ago. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side has struggled with consistency in batting and expensive bowling. The clock is ticking.
The Rohit Sharma Injury
A hamstring issue for Rohit Sharma has cast a shadow over Mumbai Indians' campaign. While Hardik Pandya has managed the captaincy reasonably well, MI without Rohit at the top of the order is a significantly weaker batting proposition.
Upcoming Schedule
| Match | Teams | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Match 24 | MI vs PBKS | April 17, 2026 (Today) |
| Match 25 | GT vs KKR | April 18, 2026 |
| Match 26 | RCB vs DC | April 19, 2026 |
| Match 27 | SRH vs CSK | April 20, 2026 |
| Match 28 | KKR vs RR | April 21, 2026 |
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