From correspondents in Karnataka, India, 08:01 AM IST

Kings XI Punjab registered their fifth consecutive victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL), outplaying Bangalore Royal Challengers by six wickets and moved up to the second position in the points table Monday night.

With five wins and two losses, Kings XI have 10 points in their kitty, while Rajasthan Royals lead the table with the same points but have played one match less than Kings XI.

Royal Challengers are at the seventh spot with four points, while Deccan Chargers reel at the last spot with two points.

The standings after Monday's match have been tabulated under matches played, won, loss, points and net run rate:

Teams P W L Pts NRR

Rajasthan Royals 6 5 1 10 +0.873

Kings XI Punjab 7 5 2 10 +0.442

Delhi Daredevils 6 4 2 8 +0.761

Chennai Super Kings 6 4 2 8 +0.176

Kolkata Knight Riders 6 2 4 4 +0.482

Mumbai Indians 6 2 4 4 -0.889

Bangalore Royal Challengers 7 2 5 4 -1.426

Deccan Chargers 6 1 5 2 -0.200

(Staff Writer, © IANS)