IPL 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
When does IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 started on March 28, 2026.
Where can you watch IPL 2026 live?
IPL 2026 is live on JioHotstar and Star Sports in India.
How many teams are participating in IPL 2026?
IPL 2026 has 10 teams participating.
How many matches will take place in IPL 2026?
IPL 2026 will feature a total of 74 matches.
What are the match timings for IPL 2026?
Afternoon matches start at 3:30 PM IST, while evening matches begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Who are the defending champions in IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions in IPL 2026.
Which team has won the IPL tournament the most times?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the most successful teams in IPL history, each having won five IPL titles.
How many venues will host the matches in IPL 2026?
13 venues will host IPL 2026 matches.
Who holds the record for highest individual score in IPL history?
Chris Gayle holds the record with 175* off 66 balls in 2013 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors India.
Who has the most wickets in IPL history?
Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for most wickets in IPL history, with over 200 wickets.
Who are the oldest and the youngest players in IPL 2026?
Oldest player: MS Dhoni — 44 years old
Youngest player: Vaibhav Suryavanshi — 15 years old
When will the finals of IPL 2026 be played?
The IPL 2026 final will be played on May 31, 2026.
Who is the most expensive player in IPL 2026?
Cameron Green is the most expensive player, picked by KKR for Rs 25.20 crores.