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IPL 2026

Fixtures
May 31, 2026
161/5 - 155/8
N/A

IPL Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans

May 29, 2026
219/3 - 214/6
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Qualifier 2 - Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

May 27, 2026
196 - 243/8
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Eliminator - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals

Results
May 31, 2026
161/5 - 155/8
N/A

IPL Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans

May 29, 2026
219/3 - 214/6
N/A

Qualifier 2 - Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

May 27, 2026
196 - 243/8
N/A

Eliminator - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals

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League Table

PosTeamPWLNRPTSNRR
1Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Squad14950180.794
2Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Squad14950180.695
3Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Squad14950180.524
4Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Squad14860160.189
5Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Squad14761150.309
6Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Squad1477014-0.651
7Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Squad1467113-0.147
8Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Squad1468012-0.345
9Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Squad1441008-0.584
10Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Squad1441008-0.751
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Ipl News

Tim David's Cigar Celebration Goes Viral
Tim David's Cigar Celebration Goes Viral

Tim David sparked debate after a viral video showed him smoking a cigar during RCB's IPL 2026 title celebrations. Key Points A video of Tim David smoking a cigar after [...]

India T20 Captaincy: Suryakumar Yadav out, Shreyas Iyer Or Tilak Varma in?
India T20 Captaincy: Suryakumar Yadav out, Shreyas Iyer Or Tilak Varma in?

As Suryakumar Yadav faces removal from India's T20 captaincy due to poor form, the BCCI is considering Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma as top contenders, with head coach Gautam Gambhir's [...]

IPL to Tests: Stokes defends Archer's workload management
IPL to Tests: Stokes defends Archer's workload management

Ben Stokes defended England’s decision to rest Jofra Archer for the first Test against New Zealand after his IPL stint, warning poor workload management could push players away from internationals. [...]

Ishant Sharma's coach blasts BCCI's selection policy, bats for Auqib Nabi
Ishant Sharma's coach blasts BCCI's selection policy, bats for Auqib Nabi

Veteran cricket coach Shravan Kumar has strongly criticised the BCCI and national selectors for overlooking pace sensation Auqib Nabi, who took 60 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, for the Indian [...]

Virat Kohli's coach calls Sooryavanshi a special talent, tells him to not change a thing
Virat Kohli's coach calls Sooryavanshi a special talent, tells him to not change a thing

Renowned coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a rare T20 talent, urging him to retain his fearless approach while stressing that comparisons with Virat Kohli are premature and longer-format [...]

Backlift crucial for modern batters to thrive in all formats: Sachin Tendulkar
Backlift crucial for modern batters to thrive in all formats: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar said adaptability is the hallmark of successful batters, stressing that a controlled backlift, sound technique and respect for playing conditions are essential across all formats of cricket. Key [...]

Siraj, Prasidh lead India's intense Test preparations vs Afghanistan
Siraj, Prasidh lead India's intense Test preparations vs Afghanistan

As India gear up for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, key pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna showcased their full fitness during an intense practice session in Mullanpur, alongside emerging [...]

SRK Didn't Like Cricket': Lalit Modi Reveals How Shah Rukh Bought KKR
SRK Didn't Like Cricket': Lalit Modi Reveals How Shah Rukh Bought KKR

Lalit Modi reveals how a hesitant Shah Rukh Khan was persuaded to buy Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008, helping create one of the IPL's most iconic franchises. Key Points Lalit [...]

Gill's India Begin Afghanistan Test Preparations, Bahutule Joins Coaching Staff
Gill's India Begin Afghanistan Test Preparations, Bahutule Joins Coaching Staff

Team India began preparations for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, with Shubman Gill leading the side and new spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule joining the support staff. Team [...]

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey
Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

India all-rounder Harsh Dubey recalls the emotional moment he learnt of his maiden national call-up and speaks about the prospect of sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma [...]

IPL 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

When does IPL 2026 start and end?

IPL 2026 (TATA IPL, Season 19) started on 28 March 2026 with RCB vs SRH at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The season runs through 31 May 2026 across 13 venues in India, featuring 74 matches across 10 franchises.

How many teams are in IPL 2026?

IPL 2026 features 10 teams divided into two groups. Group A: KKR, RCB, RR, CSK, PBKS. Group B: SRH, DC, GT, MI, LSG. Each team plays 14 league matches. Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs.

Who are the defending champions of IPL 2026?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the IPL 2026 defending champions, having won their maiden IPL title in 2025 by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. Captain Rajat Patidar leads RCB in their title defence.

How many matches are played in IPL 2026?

IPL 2026 has 74 matches total — 70 league stage matches and 4 playoff matches (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, Final). The format retained the same 74-match structure from IPL 2025.

Where can I watch IPL 2026 live?

IPL 2026 is broadcast live on Star Sports (satellite TV) and streamed digitally on JioHotstar in India. JioHotstar offers free streaming for Jio subscribers. International viewers can watch on Willow TV (US/Canada), Sky Sports (UK), and SuperSport (South Africa).

Who is the IPL 2026 auction record holder?

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history when Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for ₹25.2 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction held on 16 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Which venues are hosting IPL 2026 matches?

IPL 2026 is played at 13 venues across India: M. Chinnaswamy (Bengaluru), Wankhede (Mumbai), MA Chidambaram (Chennai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Arun Jaitley (Delhi), Narendra Modi (Ahmedabad), Rajiv Gandhi (Hyderabad), Mullanpur (Chandigarh), and others.

When is the IPL 2026 final?

The IPL 2026 final is scheduled for 31 May 2026. The venue for the IPL 2026 final is yet to be confirmed by BCCI. Playoffs include Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 in late May, with the Eliminator also in May.

Who are the IPL 2026 team captains?

IPL 2026 captains: RCB — Rajat Patidar; MI — Hardik Pandya; CSK — Ruturaj Gaikwad; KKR — Ajinkya Rahane; DC — Axar Patel; GT — Shubman Gill; SRH — Pat Cummins; PBKS — Shreyas Iyer; RR — Riyan Parag; LSG — Rishabh Pant.

What is the IPL 2026 auction purse per team?

Each IPL 2026 franchise had a ₹125 crore auction purse. The combined purse across all 10 teams was ₹237.55 crore. The mini-auction was held on 16 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma jointly set the record for most expensive uncapped Indian players at ₹14.2 crore each.

How is IPL NRR (Net Run Rate) calculated?

IPL NRR = (total runs scored ÷ total overs faced) minus (total runs conceded ÷ total overs bowled) across all matches. A positive NRR means a team scores faster than it concedes. NRR is the primary tiebreaker when teams are tied on points.

How many points are needed to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs?

Historically, 14–16 points are needed to qualify for IPL playoffs (7–8 wins from 14 league matches). Teams with 16 points (8 wins) are virtually guaranteed. The top 4 teams from combined Group A and Group B standings qualify.

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