The Baroda Premier League 2026 is underway at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, and the points table is already revealing which franchises mean business.
Organised by the Baroda Cricket Association, the BPL 2026 features five teams competing in a double round-robin format, meaning every single match directly shapes the playoff picture.
BPL 2026 Points Table — Updated Standings (5 June)
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | N/R | Points | Net RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alembic Warriors | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +1.166 |
| 2 | Diamond Dazzlers | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.298 |
| 3 | Pruthvi Panthers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.280 |
| 4 | A4 Power Strikers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0.155 |
| 5 | Ami Super Avengers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.593 |
BPL 2026 Teams — All 5 Franchises at a Glance
- Alembic Warriors (AWS) — Defending champions and current table-toppers
- Pruthvi Panthers (PTP) — Won one, lost one; still firmly in contention
- A4 Power Strikers (APT) — Lost their opener but NRR is recoverable
- Diamond Dazzlers (DDZ) — Tough start with a heavy loss; need a big win
- Ami Super Avengers (ASV) — Yet to play; a clean slate ahead of them
BPL 2026 Tournament Format and Key Details
The Baroda Premier League 2026 will feature multiple teams competing in a league-stage format, with the top sides advancing to the knockout rounds.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Format | Double Round-Robin + Playoffs |
| Teams | 5 Franchises |
| Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Season Dates | June 1 – June 14, 2026 |
| Points for Win | 2 |
| Points for Loss | 0 |
| Tie / No Result | 1 each |
| Tiebreaker | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| Defending Champions | Alembic Warriors |
Each team plays 8 league matches before the knockouts. The top teams advance to the playoff stage, where the title is decided in a knock-out format.
BPL 2026 Playoff Qualification — How Teams Reach the Knockouts
| Finish | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd | Qualifier 1 |
| 3rd | Eliminator |
| 4th & 5th | Eliminated |
With only 5 teams and a double round-robin structure, there is no room for a slow start — a string of early losses can push a team out of contention before the halfway point.
BPL 2026 NRR Breakdown — What the Numbers Tell Us
- Alembic Warriors (+1.075) — Two wins, dominant performances; they look in ominous form
- Pruthvi Panthers (-0.392) — Mixed campaign so far; their NRR needs attention
- A4 Power Strikers (-0.157) — Narrow loss suggests a competitive unit; recovery very much possible
- Diamond Dazzlers (-1.224) — Heavy opening defeat; need a big-margin win urgently
- Ami Super Avengers (0.000) — Fresh slate; their first match will set the tone
BPL 2026 Key Talking Points
- Alembic Warriors are red-hot — back-to-back wins with a healthy NRR puts them firmly in the driving seat
- Ami Super Avengers enter with pressure; every team above them already has match data
- The gap between 2nd and 3rd is purely on points right now — Pruthvi Panthers cannot afford another loss
- Kotambi Stadium’s batting-friendly track means big totals are likely; poor NRR can swing fast
