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IPL 2026

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

Hope Unstoppable, India Left Searching for Answers in Hyderabad
Hope Unstoppable, India Left Searching for Answers in Hyderabad

Shai Hope struck his second T20I century of the India tour before Keemo Paul's five-wicket haul derailed India's chase of 248 in the fourth T20I to level the series 2-2. [...]

4th T20I: Shreyas Iyer laments bowling failures as Windies set up Bengaluru decider
4th T20I: Shreyas Iyer laments bowling failures as Windies set up Bengaluru decider

India's T20I series against West Indies is now tied 2-2 after a 24-run defeat, prompting captain Shreyas Iyer to call for improved execution and a fresh mindset ahead of the [...]

4th T20I: Hope, Paul run riot as West Indies trump India to level series 2-2
4th T20I: Hope, Paul run riot as West Indies trump India to level series 2-2

Keemo Paul's sensational five-wicket haul, combined with Shai Hope's unbeaten century, propelled the West Indies to a crucial 24-run victory over India, levelling the T20 International series at 2-2 and [...]

Lord's pitch 9 faces multi-season exile after New Zealand Test draws ICC censure
Lord's pitch 9 faces multi-season exile after New Zealand Test draws ICC censure

Following an "unsatisfactory" rating from the ICC, the Marylebone Cricket Club has relaid Lord's Pitch 9, leading to its unavailability for the next two to three seasons and prompting a [...]

Samson joins India's six-hitting elite as team crosses 2,000 T20I sixes
Samson joins India's six-hitting elite as team crosses 2,000 T20I sixes

Sanju Samson smashed 56 off 23 balls to join India’s 100-six T20I club as Team India became the second side to cross 2,000 sixes in the format. Key Points Sanju [...]

Conrad tells South Africa to lift their game, not lose their heads after Test humbling
Conrad tells South Africa to lift their game, not lose their heads after Test humbling

Shukri Conrad has demanded sharper batting and greater mental toughness from South Africa after their 214-run defeat to Australia, urging composure over knee-jerk changes ahead of Sunday’s second Test.  Key [...]

Ganguly's big-brother bond seals Yuvraj's DC move as duo targets IPL breakthrough
Ganguly's big-brother bond seals Yuvraj's DC move as duo targets IPL breakthrough

Cricket legends Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly are joining forces at Delhi Capitals, aiming to reignite team belief and lead the franchise to its first-ever IPL championship. Key Points Yuvraj [...]

Kamboj stars as Haryana crush Himachal in Ranji
Kamboj stars as Haryana crush Himachal in Ranji

Haryana clinched a crucial seven-wicket victory against Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Group D match, with Himanshu Rana and Dheeru Singh steering the team to success on the final [...]

Ranji Trophy: Rain, bad light rescue defending champions J&K from defeat against MP
Ranji Trophy: Rain, bad light rescue defending champions J&K from defeat against MP

Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir narrowly escaped defeat, securing a draw against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A opener after rain and bad light halted play on the [...]

Mandhana's first captaincy test begins against Zimbabwe with Champions Trophy on radar
Mandhana's first captaincy test begins against Zimbabwe with Champions Trophy on radar

India captain Smriti Mandhana is strategically using the upcoming six T20Is, including a series against Zimbabwe, to prepare her team for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy early next year, focusing [...]

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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