The Tamil Nadu Premier League standings provide a quick look at how the eight participating teams performed during the 2026 season. The TNPL points table records matches played, wins, losses, points and Net Run Rate (NRR), helping fans understand the league-stage positions and playoff qualification.
The 2026 TNPL season was played from August 4 to August 28, with eight teams competing in 28 league-stage matches followed by four playoff matches. The league stage ended with Siechem Madurai Panthers and Trichy Grand Cholas on 10 points each, while Lyca Kovai Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans finished on eight points. For readers searching for the TNPL standings 2026, this page covers the final league table, team rankings, points system, NRR, playoff qualification, match results and the historical context of the competition.
Tamil Nadu Premier League Standings 2026
The final TNPL league-stage points table had eight teams. Madurai Panthers finished first with five wins from seven matches and a Net Run Rate of +0.548. Trichy Grand Cholas also collected 10 points but finished second with an NRR of +0.095.
Lyca Kovai Kings occupied third place with eight points and an impressive +1.638 NRR, while IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans completed the top four with eight points and an NRR of -0.013.
| Pos | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR | Status |
| 1 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.548 | Qualified |
| 2 | Trichy Grand Cholas | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.095 | Qualified |
| 3 | Lyca Kovai Kings | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +1.638 | Qualified |
| 4 | IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -0.013 | Qualified |
| 5 | Nellai Royal Kings | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -0.146 | Eliminated |
| 6 | Chepauk Super Gillies | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | +0.134 | Eliminated |
| 7 | Dindigul Dragons | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -0.768 | Eliminated |
| 8 | SKM Salem Spartans | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -1.636 | Eliminated |
TNPL Points Table 2026: What Do the Columns Mean?
The TNPL points table 2026 uses several columns to show the performance of every team. Understanding these numbers makes it easier to follow the league standings.
Position
Position indicates where a team sits in the league table after its completed matches. Teams are ordered according to the applicable competition criteria.
Matches Played
The matches column shows how many league games a team has completed. Each of the eight teams played seven league-stage matches in the 2026 season.
Wins and Losses
A win contributes points to a team’s total, while a loss does not add points. The number of victories is also relevant when teams finish level on points under the competition’s tie-breaking rules.
Points
Teams generally receive two points for a win and one point for a match that ends without a result. A defeat gives zero points. These rules are documented in TNPL competition regulations.
For example, Madurai Panthers recorded five wins and two losses in the league stage, giving them 10 points. Trichy Grand Cholas also recorded five wins and two losses and therefore finished on the same number of points.
Net Run Rate
Net Run Rate, commonly shortened to NRR, is an important statistic in limited-overs cricket. It measures the difference between a team’s scoring rate and the scoring rate of its opponents over the relevant matches. NRR can become particularly important when teams have identical points. In TNPL regulations, the number of wins is considered before NRR when determining positions among teams level on points and wins.
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Tamil Nadu Premier League Teams 2026
| Team | Short Name | League Matches | Final League Position |
| Siechem Madurai Panthers | MDP | 7 | 1 |
| Trichy Grand Cholas | TRI | 7 | 2 |
| Lyca Kovai Kings | VKK | 7 | 3 |
| IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | ITT | 7 | 4 |
| Nellai Royal Kings | NRK | 7 | 5 |
| Chepauk Super Gillies | CSG | 7 | 6 |
| Dindigul Dragons | DGD | 7 | 7 |
| SKM Salem Spartans | SAL | 7 | 8 |
Siechem Madurai Panthers
Madurai Panthers finished the league stage with five wins and two losses. Their 10 points placed them at the top of the league standings. They subsequently reached the final, where they faced Vida Kovai Kings.
Trichy Grand Cholas
Trichy Grand Cholas also finished the league stage with 10 points. Their +0.095 NRR placed them behind Madurai Panthers in the final league table. They progressed through the playoff stage to Qualifier 2.
Lyca Kovai Kings
Lyca Kovai Kings finished third with four wins and three losses. Their +1.638 NRR was the highest among all eight teams in the final league-stage table.
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans secured the fourth playoff position with eight points. They finished ahead of Nellai Royal Kings in the league table despite both teams having the same number of wins and points.
Nellai Royal Kings
Nellai Royal Kings recorded four wins from seven league matches and collected eight points. Their -0.146 NRR left them fifth, outside the playoff positions.
Chepauk Super Gillies
Chepauk Super Gillies finished sixth with three wins, four losses and six points. Their +0.134 NRR was positive, but their points total was not enough to enter the top four.
Dindigul Dragons
Dindigul Dragons ended the league stage with two wins and five defeats. They finished seventh with four points and an NRR of -0.768.
SKM Salem Spartans
SKM Salem Spartans finished eighth after winning one of their seven league matches. They collected two points and had an NRR of -1.636.
TNPL Standings After Each Match
During the tournament, the TNPL standings changed after every completed league match. A victory added two points, while a no-result match could add one point to each team.
The 2026 league stage included several close contests as teams competed for the four playoff positions. By the end of the league phase, five teams had at least eight points, making NRR and the applicable tie-breaking criteria particularly important.
The final league table was:
- Madurai Panthers – 10 points
- Trichy Grand Cholas – 10 points
- Lyca Kovai Kings – 8 points
- IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans – 8 points
- Nellai Royal Kings – 8 points
- Chepauk Super Gillies – 6 points
- Dindigul Dragons – 4 points
- Salem Spartans – 2 points
TNPL 2026 Team Rankings
The final TNPL team rankings at the end of the league stage were determined by the applicable points-table criteria. Madurai Panthers and Trichy Grand Cholas both finished with 10 points after five wins and two losses. Madurai Panthers had the higher NRR, while Trichy finished second.
The next three teams Lyca Kovai Kings, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans and Nellai Royal Kings all had eight points. Their league-stage records and NRR figures separated their positions. Lyca Kovai Kings had an NRR of +1.638, compared with -0.013 for IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans and -0.146 for Nellai Royal Kings. This shows why looking only at total points does not always tell the complete story of a TNPL standings table.
TNPL Playoff Qualification Scenario
The TNPL format features eight teams playing a single round-robin league stage, with each side playing seven matches. The top four teams qualify for the playoffs.
The playoff structure gives the top two teams an additional route to the final:
- First-placed team plays second-placed team in Qualifier 1.
- The winner of Qualifier 1 advances to the final.
- Third and fourth place teams meet in the Eliminator.
- The Eliminator loser is eliminated.
- Qualifier 2 features the Qualifier 1 loser against the Eliminator winner.
- The Qualifier 2 winner advances to the final.
In 2026, Madurai Panthers finished first and Trichy Grand Cholas second, putting them into Qualifier 1. Lyca Kovai Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans occupied third and fourth respectively.
TNPL 2026 Playoff Results
The playoff stage produced four matches, although two were affected by rain.
Qualifier 1
Trichy Grand Cholas faced Madurai Panthers on August 23. The match was abandoned because of rain after Trichy reached 49/1 in 4.5 overs. Madurai Panthers advanced to the final by virtue of finishing at the top of the league stage.
Eliminator
Lyca Kovai Kings played IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on August 24. The match ended without a result because of rain.
Qualifier 2
Trichy Grand Cholas faced Lyca Kovai Kings on August 26. Kovai Kings scored 183/5 and defeated Trichy Grand Cholas, who were dismissed for 99, by 84 runs.
Final
The 2026 TNPL final was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on August 28. Vida Kovai Kings scored 182/7 in 20 overs. Madurai Panthers were dismissed for 98 in 14.2 overs, giving Vida Kovai Kings an 84-run victory and the 2026 TNPL title.
TNPL 2026 Match Results
The 2026 competition consisted of 32 scheduled matches: 28 league-stage games and four playoff matches.
| Stage | Match | Result |
| Final | Madurai Panthers vs Vida Kovai Kings | Vida Kovai Kings won by 84 runs |
| Qualifier 2 | Trichy Grand Cholas vs Vida Kovai Kings | Vida Kovai Kings won by 84 runs |
| Eliminator | Vida Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | No result |
| Qualifier 1 | Madurai Panthers vs Trichy Grand Cholas | No result; Madurai advanced |
| League | Nellai Royal Kings vs Madurai Panthers | Madurai Panthers won by 72 runs |
| League | IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Salem Spartans | Salem Spartans won by 45 runs |
TNPL Fixtures 2026
The 2026 TNPL was scheduled from August 4 through August 28. The opening league matches were played in Dindigul before the competition moved to Chennai for the later part of the league stage and playoffs.
The league schedule included 28 matches. After the league stage, the tournament moved into Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the final. The final was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on August 28, where Vida Kovai Kings defeated Madurai Panthers by 84 runs.
Because the 2026 season has already concluded, there are no remaining TNPL 2026 fixtures. Future updates on this page can instead focus on the next TNPL season, squad changes, schedules and the next TNPL points table.
TNPL Standings vs Points Table: Is There a Difference?
The terms TNPL standings, TNPL points table and TNPL league table are generally used to describe the same basic information: the position of each team in the competition.
The points table provides the detailed statistics behind the standings, including:
- Matches played
- Wins
- Losses
- No results
- Points
- Net Run Rate
“Team rankings” can sometimes be used more broadly, but for league-stage searches, readers generally use the phrase to refer to the order of teams in the points table.
How Are TNPL Standings Calculated?
The basic process is straightforward.
- First, match results are recorded. Every completed league match contributes to the standings.
- Second, points are awarded. A win gives two points, while a no-result match gives one point to each team under the competition regulations. A loss gives zero points.
- Third, teams are ordered according to the applicable league-table criteria.
- Fourth, tie-breaking rules are applied when required. TNPL regulations provide for wins and then NRR among the principal criteria for teams level on points. Additional criteria exist if teams remain level after those calculations.
This system means a team’s position can depend on more than simply counting wins.
What Happens When Teams Have Equal Points?
Equal points can create a close race in the Tamil Nadu Premier League standings.
For example, three teams finished the 2026 league stage with eight points:
- Lyca Kovai Kings
- IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans
- Nellai Royal Kings
All three teams had four wins and three losses. Their NRR figures then provided an important separation in the table. The TNPL regulations specify a sequence of tie-breaking criteria. The number of wins is considered first when teams have equal points, followed by NRR if points and wins are also equal. Further criteria can apply if teams remain tied.
TNPL Standings and Playoff Race
The top four positions in the final league-stage table determine the playoff teams.
Teams in Playoff Positions
The four playoff teams in 2026 were:
- Siechem Madurai Panthers
- Trichy Grand Cholas
- Lyca Kovai Kings
- IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans
These teams finished the league stage with 10, 10, 8 and 8 points respectively.
Teams Fighting for Qualification
Nellai Royal Kings were particularly close to the playoff line. They also finished with eight points, the same total as the third- and fourth-placed teams, but their NRR of -0.146 left them in fifth position.
Teams Needing More Wins
Chepauk Super Gillies finished with six points after three wins and four losses. Dindigul Dragons had four points, while Salem Spartans finished with two.
Teams Outside the Playoffs
The bottom four teams in the final league table were Nellai Royal Kings, Chepauk Super Gillies, Dindigul Dragons and SKM Salem Spartans. The first four teams progressed to the playoff stage.
Historical TNPL Points Table
The TNPL has been played since 2016 and has developed into an important domestic T20 competition in Tamil Nadu. For comparison, the 2025 league-stage table had Chepauk Super Gillies at the top with seven wins and 14 points. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans finished second with 10 points, while Dindigul Dragons and Trichy Grand Cholas completed the top four.
In 2023, Lyca Kovai Kings topped the league stage with six wins from seven matches and 12 points. Dindigul Dragons also finished on 12 points but had a lower NRR.
| Season | League-Stage Leader | Points |
| 2026 | Siechem Madurai Panthers | 10 |
| 2025 | Chepauk Super Gillies | 14 |
| 2024 | See official season records | — |
| 2023 | Lyca Kovai Kings | 12 |
Final Thoughts
The Tamil Nadu Premier League standings 2026 provide a complete picture of the league-stage campaign. Madurai Panthers and Trichy Grand Cholas finished level on 10 points, while Lyca Kovai Kings, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans and Nellai Royal Kings were separated by the applicable standings criteria after all three finished on eight points.
The playoff stage then produced a rain-affected Qualifier 1 and Eliminator before Lyca Kovai Kings defeated Trichy Grand Cholas in Qualifier 2. In the final, Vida Kovai Kings beat Madurai Panthers by 84 runs to finish the 2026 TNPL season as champions.
For readers following future seasons, the most important figures to monitor in the TNPL points table will continue to be matches played, wins, points and NRR, particularly when multiple teams are competing for the final playoff places.
FAQs
1.What is the current Tamil Nadu Premier League standings?
The 2026 TNPL season has concluded. Siechem Madurai Panthers finished first in the league stage with 10 points, followed by Trichy Grand Cholas with 10 points. Lyca Kovai Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans completed the top four.
2.Where can I check the TNPL points table 2026?
The TNPL points table can be checked through major cricket score and statistics platforms. The final 2026 table lists each team’s matches, wins, losses, points and NRR.
3.How many points does a team get for a win in TNPL?
A team receives two points for a win. A no-result match generally gives one point to each team under the TNPL competition regulations.
4.What does NRR mean in the TNPL points table?
NRR means Net Run Rate. It compares a team’s scoring rate with the scoring rate of its opponents and can be used as a tie-breaking measure when teams have the same points and wins.
5.How are teams ranked when they have equal points?
TNPL regulations use a sequence of tie-breaking criteria. The number of wins is considered first, followed by Net Run Rate when points and wins are equal. Additional criteria are available if the teams remain level.
6.How many teams qualify for the TNPL playoffs?
The top four teams at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs.
7.When is the TNPL points table updated?
During an active season, the standings are updated after confirmed match results. Since the 2026 tournament ended on August 28, the 2026 league table is now final.
8.Which teams participated in TNPL 2026?
The eight teams were Siechem Madurai Panthers, Trichy Grand Cholas, Lyca Kovai Kings, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Nellai Royal Kings, Chepauk Super Gillies, Dindigul Dragons and SKM Salem Spartans.
