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IPL 2026

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
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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

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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

Tanzid Hasan's Unbeaten 66 Secures Bangladesh T20 Series Win Over Zimbabwe
Tanzid Hasan's Unbeaten 66 Secures Bangladesh T20 Series Win Over Zimbabwe

Tanzid Hasan's brilliant unbeaten 66 guided Bangladesh to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the decisive third T20 international, securing the series 2-1. Key Points Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by four [...]

Lord's ODI: Duckett's monster hundred fires England to 387 vs India
Lord's ODI: Duckett's monster hundred fires England to 387 vs India

Images from the third and final One-Day International between England and India at Lord's on Sunday. Scorecard: England vs India, Lord's ODI Key Points Ben Duckett scored a brilliant 141, [...]

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli First Indian Pair To Play 400 International Games Together
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli First Indian Pair To Play 400 International Games Together

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have etched their names in history, becoming the first Indian pair to play 400 international matches together. Key Points Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are [...]

'Rohit good enough to play for couple of years'
'Rohit good enough to play for couple of years'

Lalchand Rajput, Rohit Sharma's early mentor, firmly believes the 'Hitman' is 'good enough to play for a couple of years' despite recent speculation about his ODI future. Key Points Lalchand [...]

Yuvraj Rings The Bell At Lord's Ahead Of England-India 3rd ODI
Yuvraj Rings The Bell At Lord's Ahead Of England-India 3rd ODI

Key Points Yuvraj Singh, accompanied by his wife Hazel Keech, rang the five-minute bell at Lord's before the third ODI between England and India. He holds fond memories of Lord's, [...]

India Players Wear Black Armbands In Memory Of Garry Sobers
India Players Wear Black Armbands In Memory Of Garry Sobers

Key Points Sir Garfield Sobers died on Friday, July 17, 2026, a few days before his 90th birthday on July 28. Sobers was universally acclaimed for his all-round abilities as [...]

Why Bumrah Missed The Series Decider At Lord's
Why Bumrah Missed The Series Decider At Lord's

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss the crucial series-deciding third One-Day International against England at Lord's due to a left knee injury, significantly impacting the team's bowling attack. [...]

Performance, Not Age, Should Dictate Kohli, Rohit and Rohit's ODI Future: Kapil Dev
Performance, Not Age, Should Dictate Kohli, Rohit and Rohit's ODI Future: Kapil Dev

'He (Rohit) is almost 40, and everybody has to retire. But the amount of happiness he has given to everybody, not just Indian people, but everybody around the world -- [...]

'Focus On Things That Are In My Control': How Shubman Gill Handles Pressure
'Focus On Things That Are In My Control': How Shubman Gill Handles Pressure

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Gautam Gambhir shared insights on pressure management and injury comeback, as they offered a glimpse into the Indian team's mindset. Key Points Shubman Gill said [...]

3rd ODI: Morkel confident Rohit Sharma will overcome slump in form
3rd ODI: Morkel confident Rohit Sharma will overcome slump in form

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has publicly backed struggling opener Rohit Sharma, expressing confidence that the experienced batter will soon find his rhythm in the challenging English conditions during the [...]

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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