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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

Mumbai Indians name Luke Williams as new head coach for WPL 2027
Mumbai Indians name Luke Williams as new head coach for WPL 2027

Mumbai Indians have announced Luke Williams as their new head coach for the Women's Premier League 2027 season, replacing Lisa Keightley. Key Points Luke Williams has been appointed as the [...]

Asian Games Gold will drive women's cricket growth: Shafali
Asian Games Gold will drive women's cricket growth: Shafali

Star Indian opener Shafali Verma asserts that the women's cricket team's recent gold medal victory at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is a significant step towards the sport's continued growth and [...]

Mitch Marsh retains Australia captaincy for South Africa ODI series opener
Mitch Marsh retains Australia captaincy for South Africa ODI series opener

Mitch Marsh will continue to lead Australia in the opening One-Day International against South Africa, as regular captain Pat Cummins focuses on Test preparations, offering valuable insights into the team's [...]

Gill fortunate to have Kohli, Rohit helping him, says coach Gambhir
Gill fortunate to have Kohli, Rohit helping him, says coach Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir offers insights into Shubman Gill's captaincy, highlighting the invaluable support from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World [...]

'Decision on Agarkar's replacement only after October 4'
'Decision on Agarkar's replacement only after October 4'

Here's how the BCCI plans to address the crucial vacancy for the chief selector's position after Ajit Agarkar's contract ends on October 4. Key Points Ajit Agarkar's contract as chairman [...]

Goa to host 2027 IPL mini-auction in mid-December
Goa to host 2027 IPL mini-auction in mid-December

The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction is officially set to take place in Goa this December, marking its return to Indian soil after several overseas editions. Key Points [...]

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson eyes India challenge at Asian Games
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson eyes India challenge at Asian Games

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has acknowledged India as the white-ball cricket benchmark, expressing his team's readiness to challenge their rivals at the Asian Games while defending Pakistan's recent T20 [...]

Australia Women's A level ODI series with narrow win despite Yastika's brilliance
Australia Women's A level ODI series with narrow win despite Yastika's brilliance

Despite a spectacular century from Yastika Bhatia, the India Women's A team suffered a narrow two-wicket defeat against Australia Women's A, setting up a thrilling series decider in the unofficial [...]

Youth ODI: India U-19 complete 3-0 Series Sweep over Australia U-19
Youth ODI: India U-19 complete 3-0 Series Sweep over Australia U-19

India U-19 cricket team showcased exceptional talent by completing a dominant 3-0 clean sweep against Australia U-19 in the Youth ODI series, highlighted by skipper Lakshya Raichandani's unbeaten century. Key [...]

Kumar Kushagra, Shams Mulani shine as India A assert control over Australia A
Kumar Kushagra, Shams Mulani shine as India A assert control over Australia A

Kumar Kushagra's impressive century and Shams Mulani's impactful four-wicket haul have given India A a commanding 163-run lead against Australia A on the second day of their crucial four-day match. [...]

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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