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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

Beyond soccer... Cricket finds a home in Houston
Beyond soccer... Cricket finds a home in Houston

Cricket's growth in Houston is driven by communities from traditional cricket-playing nations, immigrants and their sons and daughters from India, England, West Indies, Australia and South Africa. Key Points Driven [...]

Women's T20 World Cup: Wyatt-Hodge Stars As England Knock Out New Zealand
Women's T20 World Cup: Wyatt-Hodge Stars As England Knock Out New Zealand

England head into the semi-finals top of Group B and unbeaten from their five games, while the West Indies' place in the last four was confirmed. Key Points Sophie Devine [...]

3rd Test, Day 3: Rachin Ravindra puts New Zealand in command at Trent Bridge
3rd Test, Day 3: Rachin Ravindra puts New Zealand in command at Trent Bridge

Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 60 guided New Zealand to 120/3 and an overall lead of 204 after the Black Caps' bowlers secured an 84-run first-innings advantage over England in the third [...]

1st unofficial Test: Auqib Nabi 4-fer puts India A in command vs Sri Lanka A
1st unofficial Test: Auqib Nabi 4-fer puts India A in command vs Sri Lanka A

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi delivered a match-changing four-wicket haul, propelling India A to a commanding 170-run overall lead against Sri Lanka A on day three of their opening [...]

"Would you say that to men?" Sana Mir blasts sexist criticism of Pakistan women's team
"Would you say that to men?" Sana Mir blasts sexist criticism of Pakistan women's team

Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir has strongly condemned the sexist criticism faced by the national women's cricket team following their T20 World Cup campaign, urging a crucial shift in public [...]

T20 World Cup: We want to play aggressive brand of cricket vs Australia, says Smriti Mandhana
T20 World Cup: We want to play aggressive brand of cricket vs Australia, says Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana said India will adopt an aggressive batting approach against Australia in a must-win Women's T20 World Cup match, banking on improved intent, experience and opening partnership momentum to [...]

Ireland pacer Jai Moondra's unconventional path to international cricket stardom
Ireland pacer Jai Moondra's unconventional path to international cricket stardom

Discover the inspiring journey of Jai Moondra, who left a thriving corporate career to make a dream international cricket debut for Ireland, taking a wicket with his very first ball [...]

Former England pacer Liam Plunkett swaps cricket for baseball, nails strikeout
Former England pacer Liam Plunkett swaps cricket for baseball, nails strikeout

Former England World Cup-winning pacer Liam Plunkett enjoyed a memorable baseball debut for the Oakland Ballers, recording a strikeout and embracing his latest cross-sport adventure in the United States' Pioneer [...]

Washington Sundar's undefined role in India's T20 side raises tough questions
Washington Sundar's undefined role in India's T20 side raises tough questions

Despite backing from the team management, Washington Sundar's inconsistent usage with both bat and ball has raised questions over his undefined role, with Ravichandran Ashwin urging India to utilise him [...]

Sooryavanshi will be a force for Indian cricket, world cricket: Sangakkara
Sooryavanshi will be a force for Indian cricket, world cricket: Sangakkara

The legendary Kumar Sangakkara hailed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the next big sensation, praising his confidence, grounded approach, and formidable batting skills. Key Points RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara believes [...]

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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