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IPL 2026
IPL 2026: Rain forces abandonment of KKR's match against PBKS
With the match eventually abandoned, KKR secured their first point after back-to-back losses.
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IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis breaks down Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy after CSK’s crushing loss against RCB
WATCH: Avesh Khan latest episode triggers SRH to take up IPL 2026 umpiring controversies with BCCI
IPL schedule
- Match 1
- Bengaluru
- 28 Mar 2026
- 07:30 pm
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Match 2
- Mumbai
- 29 Mar 2026
- 07:30 pm
Mumbai Indians Vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Match 3
- Guwahati
- 30 Mar 2026
- 07:30 pm
Rajasthan Royals Vs Chennai Super Kings
- Match 4
- New Chandigarh
- 31 Mar 2026
- 07:30 pm
Punjab Kings Vs Gujarat Titans
- Match 5
- Lucknow
- 1 Apr 2026
- 07:30 pm
Lucknow Super Giants Vs Delhi Capitals
IPL Points Table
| TEAMS | M | W | L | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Gujarat Titans | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
IPL Orange Cap
| PLAYER | MAT | INS | RUNS | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sameer Rizvi | 2 | 2 | 160 | 90 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 3 | 3 | 145 | 62 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2 | 2 | 113 | 78 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 2 | 2 | 111 | 61 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 3 | 3 | 110 | 52 |
IPL Purple Cap
| PLAYER | MAT | INS | WKTS | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4/41 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3/34 |
| Jacob Duffy | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3/22 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2/27 |
| T Natarajan | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3/29 |
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IPL: 7 Big Players Set To Miss IPL 2025
With the full IPL auction list now out for the mega event in Saudi Arabia, eyebrows have been raised because of some of the names missing from the roster. Some absences are easily explained, while others are harder to fathom. watch to know more.
IPL FAQs
When will IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 is scheduled to begin on March 28, 2026, with the opening match expected to kick off the new season.
How many matches will be played in IPL 2026?
A total of 74 matches are expected to be played, including league-stage games and playoffs.
Why has IPL 2026 schedule been released in phases?
The schedule is being released in phases due to logistical planning and state elections, with the first phase announced and remaining fixtures to follow.
When will IPL 2026 playoffs and final take place?
The playoffs are likely to be held in mid to late May 2026, with the final expected in the last week of May 2026.
Where will IPL 2026 matches be played?
IPL 2026 matches will be played across multiple cities in India, as per the schedule released by the BCCI.
Indian Premier League 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the first phase schedule of IPL 2026, with matches set to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026. This phase includes the first 20 matches of the tournament, while the remaining fixtures will be released later due to ongoing state election considerations. The season will kick off with a blockbuster opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 in Bengaluru, setting the tone for the tournament.
Ten teams are set to battle for supremacy in another thrilling edition of the Indian Premier League 2026, expected to feature around 74 high-intensity matches, including the playoffs - Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. The tournament is likely to follow its traditional window, running between March and May 2026, keeping fans hooked with daily action.
Iconic venues such as Wankhede Stadium, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Eden Gardens, Narendra Modi Stadium, and MA Chidambaram Stadium are expected to host matches, offering a mix of batting-friendly pitches and spin-friendly conditions.
The ten franchises - Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans will once again gear up for intense rivalries and crucial league-stage encounters.
