The ongoing IPL 2026 has turned more competitive as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) with ease, chasing a target of well over 200. The 2026 IPL has reached its halfway mark in the group stage, with plenty of matches yet to be played.
There are a few teams that are performing strongly, while some teams have been struggling since the beginning of the edition. As there are still a good number of matches left, it is hard to predict the top four teams, which could play the play-offs this year. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was asked to name the top four teams in IPL 2026.
The former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly also noted the highly competitive nature of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. Punjab Kings, who were looking invincible under the leadership of their captain Shreyas Iyer, lost against a struggling Rajasthan Royals, even after securing 222 runs in the first innings of the match. Royals hunted down the target inside the penultimate over of the game.
Sourav Ganguly reflects that anything can happen in the league as half of the tournament is yet to be played. Still, Sourav Ganguly specifically mentions Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are playing in a promising way.
Sourav Ganguly names 3 teams
"IPL is going on. There are several teams there. It is difficult to choose a favourite, but the Punjab Kings are playing well, and the Rajasthan Royals are good too, and so is the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Half of the tournament is yet to go," Sourav Ganguly said, casting his vote in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections today, April 29.
As of now, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are the top four teams in the points table. Despite the defeat against the Royals, PBKS remains on top of the ladder with 13 points in 8 games. Bengaluru is in second position with 12 points in 8 games. The Royals also have as many points as Bengaluru, but after playing 9 matches. And in the fourth spot of the points table, it is the Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have 10 points from 8 matches so far.
The teams with the most titles are struggling the most
Interestingly, teams that have the most number of trophies in their trophy cabinets are not in a very relishing situation in the league this season. Mumbai Indians, the 5-time league winners, are gasping for more points as the ninth team in the 10-team league. The Hardik Pandya-led troop has so far managed only two wins and 4 points from 7 games.
Chennai Super Kings, another franchise with 5 IPL silverwares, has claimed 3 wins in 8 games, and is in 6th spot of the table, while the Kolkata Knight Riders, the team with three trophies, is ranked 8th with only 2 wins from 8 matches.
Read More: MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2026, Match 41
Hence then, the article about sourav ganguly names riyan parag s rr among three red hot favourites for ipl 2026 glory was published today ( ) and is available on cricketaddictor ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Sourav Ganguly names Riyan Parag’s RR among three red-hot favourites for IPL 2026 glory )
Also on site :
- From Taylor Swift-Approved Jewelry to Made-to-Order Songs: The Most Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2026
- 'NCIS' Star Diona Reasonover Reacts to That Big EDNA Twist: 'She Never Saw the Dark Side' (Exclusive)
- Socialism's Math Lesson: NYC Mayor Mamdani Promises Free Everything, Then Begs New York State for Bailout