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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

Sandpapergate: 'Darren Lehmann surely knew all about it; he got away lightly'
Sandpapergate: 'Darren Lehmann surely knew all about it; he got away lightly'

'And here he is, the coach of the Australian cricket team that brought sandpaper out onto the field of play and denied any knowledge of this happening. I am very [...]

What Hardik Said After Joining PBKS
What Hardik Said After Joining PBKS

'Sat Sri Akal, My Captain. Shreyas. My Coach. Ricky.' Key Points Hardik Pandya has been traded from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, with Arshdeep Singh moving [...]

Sachin Tendulkar Gifts 26 Historic Bats For MCA's 'Batography' Exhibition
Sachin Tendulkar Gifts 26 Historic Bats For MCA's 'Batography' Exhibition

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar is set to unveil a unique 'Batography' exhibition at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum in Mumbai, featuring 26 of his iconic bats and other significant [...]

Matt Henry eager for India Tests, puts injury woes behind him
Matt Henry eager for India Tests, puts injury woes behind him

New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry is putting his recent injury troubles behind him and is eagerly anticipating a busy home summer, highlighted by the crucial two-Test series against India [...]

Did Australia's Bowlers Know About The Sandpaper Plot? Here's What Khawaja Said
Did Australia's Bowlers Know About The Sandpaper Plot? Here's What Khawaja Said

'I'm not here to go on a witch hunt, all I've ever wanted is for us to take accountability as a team and I don't think that's a lot to [...]

IPL 2027 Blockbuster Trade: Hardik Pandya Moves To Punjab Kings; Arshdeep Singh Joins Mumbai Indians
IPL 2027 Blockbuster Trade: Hardik Pandya Moves To Punjab Kings; Arshdeep Singh Joins Mumbai Indians

In a major shake-up ahead of IPL 2027, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been traded to Punjab Kings, while star bowler Arshdeep Singh will move to the five-time champions, [...]

Sanju Samson Named Kerala Captain For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20
Sanju Samson Named Kerala Captain For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20

India's wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is set to lead Kerala in the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament. Key Points Sanju Samson has been named captain of the Kerala squad [...]

Usman Khawaja reveals racial abuse by MCC member at Lord's during 2023 Ashes
Usman Khawaja reveals racial abuse by MCC member at Lord's during 2023 Ashes

''It was like a pack of dogs about to feast on their next meals. They were in unison, swearing, calling us 'F-ing this', and 'F-that', 'C-nts this'.' Key Points Usman [...]

New Zealand Name Strong Squad for India Tests; Conway, Ravindra Included
New Zealand Name Strong Squad for India Tests; Conway, Ravindra Included

New Zealand Cricket has unveiled a formidable squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India, featuring the return of key players Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Tom Blundell. Key Points [...]

Mohammed Shami: India's Match-Winner At Home!
Mohammed Shami: India's Match-Winner At Home!

India never lost a Test at home while Mohammed Shami was playing. He played 21 of them, India won 17 and drew four. Key Points Mohammed Shami's match-figures of 9/118 [...]

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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