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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

Ian Bishop flags structural flaws after India Women's early exit from T20 World Cup
Ian Bishop flags structural flaws after India Women's early exit from T20 World Cup

Ian Bishop said India Women must develop more fast bowlers, wrist spinners and power-hitters through the WPL, highlighting lack of balance and depth as key reasons for their T20 World [...]

Historic Return: Cricket's LA28 Olympic Qualification System Approved
Historic Return: Cricket's LA28 Olympic Qualification System Approved

The International Olympic Committee has officially approved the qualification system for cricket's highly anticipated return to the LA28 Olympic Games, featuring T20 competitions for both men's and women's teams. Key [...]

Kohli, Shastri, Dhawan Witness India's World Cup Heartbreak
Kohli, Shastri, Dhawan Witness India's World Cup Heartbreak

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma and Ravi Shastri watched Australia beat India by six wickets at Lord's.   Australia defeated India by six wickets in the final Group A match at [...]

England Fight Hard But New Zealand Near Test Series Win
England Fight Hard But New Zealand Near Test Series Win

New Zealand is poised to claim a decisive Test series victory against England at Trent Bridge, needing only three more wickets to seal the win despite a spirited fightback from [...]

'Sanju, Sooryavanshi Is Waiting In The Wings'
'Sanju, Sooryavanshi Is Waiting In The Wings'

'Sanju Samson is back to his normal stuff of being an inconsistent batter.' SCORECARD Key Points Sanju Samson's inconsistent form highlighted after two consecutive golden ducks against Ireland. Samson faces [...]

US men's cricket team in line for home Olympic berth, women to sit out
US men's cricket team in line for home Olympic berth, women to sit out

The IOC-approved qualification pathway puts the United States men's team on course to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as hosts, while the women's team is set to miss [...]

Ireland coach Heinrich Malan quits after India T20I series sweep
Ireland coach Heinrich Malan quits after India T20I series sweep

Key Points Ireland registered a narrow one-run victory in the second match in Belfast on Sunday to complete a 2-0 series sweep. Ireland coach Heinrich Malan stepped down from the [...]

Should Harmanpreet continue as India's T20 captain?
Should Harmanpreet continue as India's T20 captain?

India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign ended in another group-stage exit, putting Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy under scrutiny and exposing issues with team selection, batting approach, bowling balance and fielding that [...]

Pakistan Cricket Selectors Drop Key Bowlers For West Indies Test Series
Pakistan Cricket Selectors Drop Key Bowlers For West Indies Test Series

Pakistan cricket selectors have made a bold move by revamping their pace attack, dropping key players like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali for the upcoming two-Test series against the [...]

How To Integrate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Into India's T20 Squad
How To Integrate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Into India's T20 Squad

Following unexpected losses to Ireland, the Indian cricket team faces a crucial selection dilemma on how to integrate 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into the T20 squad for the upcoming [...]

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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