The Vidarbha Premier League 2026 is well underway at the VCA Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur, and the standings are already telling an interesting story.
After the opening round of fixtures, Pagariya Strikers Nagpur sit at the top with a perfect two wins from two games, while defending champions NECO Master Blasters and Orange Tigers are yet to get off the mark.
Here is the latest VPL 2026 Points Table and everything you need to know about the current standings.
VPL 2026 Points Table (Updated After Match 5)
The latest standings show team rankings, points, and net run rate after five matches in the Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2026, giving a quick view of early tournament performance.
| Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagariya Strikers Nagpur | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.580 | 4 |
| Bharat Rangers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2.056 | 2 |
| India Warriors | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.678 | 2 |
| Nagpur Heroz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.575 | 2 |
| NECO Master Blasters | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.891 | 0 |
| Orange Tigers | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.165 | 0 |
Team-by-Team Standing Breakdown
- Pagariya Strikers Nagpur are the early pacesetters with two wins from two games and four points, making them the team to beat at this stage.
- Bharat Rangers have played only one match but boast the tournament’s best NRR of +2.056. They have games in hand and could quickly climb to the top.
- India Warriors have made a solid start for a new franchise, with one win from two games. Their NRR of +0.678 gives them the edge over Nagpur Heroz despite both sides sitting on two points.
- Nagpur Heroz bounced back from their opening loss to beat Orange Tigers by 10 runs. With Umesh Yadav leading the attack, they remain a dangerous side.
- NECO Master Blasters, the defending champions, have had a slow start with one loss from one game. They still have time to recover but cannot afford more slip-ups.
- Orange Tigers are the only side yet to open their account, sitting bottom with two losses and an NRR of -1.165. A turnaround is urgently needed.
How NRR Works in VPL 2026
Net Run Rate is the tiebreaker when teams are level on points. It is calculated as the average runs scored per over across all matches minus the average runs conceded per over.
Key things to remember:
- Winning by a large margin boosts NRR significantly.
- Chasing down targets quickly adds more to NRR than winning off the last ball.
- Restricting opponents to low totals while using all 20 overs when batting also improves the rating.
With three teams currently locked on two points, NRR could prove decisive when the playoff picture becomes clearer.
Playoff Qualification Format
The top four teams at the end of the 21 league matches advance to the knockouts. The playoff structure is as follows:
- Eliminator (Jun 12): 3rd place vs 4th place
- Qualifier 1 (Jun 12): 1st place vs 2nd place
- Qualifier 2 (Jun 13): Winner Eliminator vs Loser Qualifier 1
- Final (Jun 14): Winner Qualifier 1 vs Winner Qualifier 2
Finishing in the top two is a significant advantage, as those teams get two chances to reach the final.
The VPL 2026 standings are set to shift rapidly with double-header days throughout the tournament. SportsBoardIndia will keep this points table updated after every match, so bookmark this page and stay on top of the race for the playoffs.
