The Odisha Pro T20 League 2026 CM Trophy points table is the most important reference point for any fan following the tournament. With just six teams playing a single round-robin followed by a Qualifier and the Final, every match directly shapes the standings and decides who makes it to the playoffs. The tournament runs from September 20 to September 29, 2026, at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, and the points table will be updated live after every game.
This article gives you the live-ready points table with all six teams, explains how the points system works, breaks down what Net Run Rate (NRR) means, and covers the playoff qualification path for Season 2. You will also find a recap of the 2025 final standings so you can see how last season ended before the fresh scoreboard opens.
Odisha Pro T20 League 2026 CM Trophy Points Table
The 2026 points table opens with all six teams on zero as the tournament begins. It will be refreshed after every match with wins, losses, no-results, points, and Net Run Rate values updated in real time.
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kataka Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2 | Sambalpur Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 3 | Bhubaneswar Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Puri Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Rourkela Superstars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 6 | Keonjhar Miners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
M = Matches Played, W = Won, L = Lost, NR = No Result, Pts = Points, NRR = Net Run Rate.
How the Points System Works
The Odisha Pro T20 League follows the standard BCCI domestic T20 points system, the same one used in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Points are awarded as follows:
| Match Result | Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Win | 4 |
| No Result / Match Abandoned | 2 |
| Loss | 0 |
Every team plays five league games in the round-robin stage, meaning the maximum points any side can collect from the league phase is 20 (5 wins out of 5). A washed-out match still gives both teams two points each, which can prove decisive in a tight qualification race like the 2026 edition, where only the top two teams advance to the playoffs.
Net Run Rate (NRR): The Key Tiebreaker
When two or more teams finish level on points, Net Run Rate is used to separate them. It is one of the most important numbers on the entire table, especially in a short six-team competition where teams can easily be tied.
Net Run Rate is calculated as: the average runs a team scores per over across the tournament, minus the average runs it concedes per over. A higher NRR means a team is not just winning but winning more convincingly. A team that chases a target in 15 overs improves its NRR far more than a team that gets over the line in the last over.
In the 2025 season, the top two teams (Cuttack Panthers and Sambalpur Warriors) finished level on 14 points, but Cuttack topped the table thanks to a better NRR of +0.116 compared to Sambalpur’s -0.019. That is exactly the kind of situation NRR is designed to settle.
Path to the Playoffs 2026
The Odisha Pro T20 League 2026 CM Trophy uses a shorter and sharper playoff format than the inaugural edition. Only the top two teams on the points table at the end of the league stage move on to the playoffs, where they meet in the Qualifier on September 28 and the Final on September 29.
This is a significant tightening from Season 1, which had a top-four playoff format with two semifinals feeding into the Final. With just two spots on offer in 2026, every league point matters even more, and teams cannot afford a poor start knowing they can no longer sneak in as the fourth-placed side. That also puts extra pressure on Net Run Rate, since even one washed-out game or one narrow loss could be the difference between qualifying and going home.
Season 1 (2025) Final Points Table
For historical reference, here is how the six teams finished at the end of the 2025 league stage. The top four qualified for the semifinals that year, with Cuttack Panthers eventually lifting the trophy after beating Sambalpur Warriors by 5 runs (DLS method) in the final.
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuttack Panthers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | +0.116 |
| 2 | Sambalpur Warriors | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | -0.019 |
| 3 | Bhubaneswar Tigers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | +1.233 |
| 4 | Puri Titans | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | +0.261 |
| 5 | Keonjhar Miners | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -0.047 |
| 6 | Rourkela Steelers | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | -1.362 |
A few interesting takeaways from the 2025 final standings: Cuttack and Sambalpur went into the playoffs level on points, and Bhubaneswar Tigers had the highest Net Run Rate of any side despite finishing third. Rourkela Steelers, now rebranded as the Rourkela Superstars for 2026, ended the season without a single win and will be looking for a very different campaign in Season 2.
Where to Track Live Points Updates
The live points table will be updated on this page as and when matches are played. For real-time score-by-score updates during a match, fans can also follow the live coverage on JioHotstar, which will stream all 17 matches of the tournament. The official social media pages of the Odisha Cricket Association and the Odisha Pro T20 League will publish match summaries and updated standings shortly after each game as well.
Conclusion: Odisha Pro T20 League 2026 Will Start From 20 September
The Odisha Pro T20 League 2026 CM Trophy points table is where the story of the tournament is written game by game. With four points on offer for every win, two for a rain-affected result, and only the top two teams making it through to the playoffs, the six sides have a very small margin for error. Net Run Rate, as ever in T20 cricket, could well be the deciding factor in a tight finish.
Bookmark this page and check back after every match for the updated Odisha Pro T20 League 2026 standings, points, and qualification picture right through to the Qualifier on September 28 and the Final on September 29.