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The Indian Premier League (IPL), officially called the Vivo Indian Premier League, is a glitzy and glamorous professional Twenty20 Cricket league in India which started in 2008. There are eight teams representing eight different Indian cities, namely Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals. The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was a brainchild of Lalit Modi. The league, in its 10 years of existence, developed into the world's biggest and the richest T20 league. IPL also has an exclusive window in International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme. The format of the league is divided into two halves - Round Robin and Qualifiers. Each of the eight teams will play each other twice in a home and away round robin format in the league phase. After the end of the league phase, the top two teams from the league phase will play against each other in 1st Qualifier for a place in the final. However, the team which loses in the 1st Qualifier will get another chance for the IPL by playing the second qualifying match (Winner of the Eliminator match between third and fourth place teams). The winner of the second qualifier will play the final match against the winner of the first qualifier.
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Phil Salt grabs one-handed stunner to end Ishan Kishan's stay in IPL 2026 opener | Watch
Cricket | Mar 28, 2026, 09:52 PM ISTPhil Salt took a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Ishan Kishan in the IPL 2026 opener at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kishan smashed 80 off 38 balls for SRH before Salt’s brilliant effort at deep backward point ended his knock.
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Will Jasprit Bumrah play in Mumbai Indians' IPL 2026 opener vs KKR? Head coach shares update
Cricket | Mar 28, 2026, 08:17 PM ISTJasprit Bumrah has been cleared to play Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener vs KKR after workload management at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. Coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed his availability, though Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner remain unavailable.
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Why are RCB players wearing black armbands in IPL 2026 opener vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru?
Cricket | Mar 28, 2026, 07:40 PM ISTRoyal Challengers Bengaluru players wore black armbands vs Sunrisers Hyderabad to honour 11 fans who died during a June 4 celebration tragedy. The tribute included jerseys with “11”, empty seats, and a minute’s silence before the start of the match.
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Why is Josh Hazlewood not playing for RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 opener in Bengaluru?
Cricket | Mar 28, 2026, 07:14 PM ISTJosh Hazlewood misses Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 opener vs Sunrisers Hyderabad as he isn’t match-fit at the moment. Coach Andy Flower confirmed the development, stating that he needs time to get into shape.
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Why is Pat Cummins not playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB in IPL 2026 opener in Bengaluru?
Cricket | Mar 28, 2026, 07:04 PM ISTPat Cummins will miss SRH’s IPL 2026 opener vs RCB as he recovers from a lumbar stress injury. Though back to light bowling, he’s following a phased rehab plan and may return mid-season. Ishan Kishan captains vs Bengaluru.
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Mitchell Starc slams media speculation, shares update on joining DC for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 28, 2026, 04:48 PM ISTMitchell Starc dismissed speculation over his IPL delay, confirming shoulder and elbow injuries. The Delhi Capitals pacer said he is rehabbing and remains committed to joining the squad, while staying in regular touch with team management.
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Bangladesh softens stance, lifts IPL broadcast restrictions amid improving ties with BCCI
Cricket | Mar 28, 2026, 03:59 PM ISTBangladesh has eased its stance on IPL broadcasts, allowing channels to apply for telecast rights after earlier restrictions. The move follows improved ties with the BCCI after tensions over Mustafizur Rahman and Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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5 feats that Virat Kohli can achieve in IPL 2026
Sports | Mar 28, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, let us have a look at five illustrous record that ace India batter Virat Kohli can break in the upcoming edition of the tournament.
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Former India cricketer backs Axar Patel to impress with the ball ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 28, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about the recent performances of star India all-rounder Axar Patel, and backed him to perform well with the ball in the upcoming edition of the IPL 2026.
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SRH coach shares major update on Pat Cummins' fitness ahead of IPL 2026 opener vs RCB
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTSRH coach Daniel Vettori confirmed Pat Cummins is fit and could return within 10–12 days, though bowling workload remains a concern. Meanwhile, uncapped batters Smaran and Salil Arora are pushing for IPL debuts amid tough team selection calls.
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Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks yet to link up with Mumbai Indians camp for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 11:03 PM ISTJasprit Bumrah has joined Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL 2026 opener vs KKR, while Mitchell Santner and Will Jacks are yet to link up. Meanwhile, Angkrish Raghuvanshi continues wicketkeeping drills for KKR. Meanwhile, MI aim to end their long-standing opening-match jinx.
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or MS Dhoni, who will have better IPL? Aakash Chopra analyses
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 10:03 PM ISTAakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli could outshine Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni in IPL 2026, citing his fitness and consistency. While Rohit eyes a comeback to runs in IPL and Dhoni faces a tough role, Kohli’s form and fitness at 37 give him an extra edge.
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SRH predicted XI for IPL 2026: Batters can give nightmares to opponents, bowlers to fans
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 09:23 PM ISTSRH enter IPL 2026 with a formidable batting line-up but a thin bowling attack. With Pat Cummins sidelined and fitness doubts over Ehsan Malinga, the team may rely on Harshal Patel, David Payne and Shivam Mavi to lead the pace, while spin options remain inexperienced.
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Auqib Nabi aims to win maiden IPL title with Delhi Capitals, downplays India call-up
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 08:40 PM ISTAfter a stellar Ranji Trophy season with 60 wickets, Auqib Nabi enters IPL 2026 focused on helping Delhi Capitals win their maiden title. While linked with India Test selection, Nabi downplays international talk, prioritising performance and backing his strengths in the tournament.
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RCB vs SRH pitch report: How will surface at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru play in IPL 2026?
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTRCB host SRH in IPL 2026 opener at Chinnaswamy’s return after the June 4 tragedy. RCB miss Thushara, Hazlewood and Dayal, while SRH are without Cummins. Despite so many missing, a cracking game is expected in Bengaluru. Read the pitch report.
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J-K's Ranji victory inspires new generation, redefines regional aspirations, Auqib Nabi reflects
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 06:26 PM ISTJ&K clinched a historic Ranji Trophy after years of progress, overcoming Bengal in the semis and dominating the final against Karnataka. Auqib Nabi highlighted the win’s social impact, inspiring youth and shifting perceptions, after finishing as the season’s leading wicket-taker.
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Nuwan Thushara fails fitness test, Sri Lanka Cricket denies NOC to join RCB for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 04:34 PM ISTRCB face a major setback ahead of IPL 2026 opener as Nuwan Thushara fails Sri Lanka Cricket’s fitness test and is denied NOC. With Yash Dayal out and Josh Hazlewood uncertain, Jacob Duffy may step in. Pathirana and Hasaranga also await fitness clearance.
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5 oldest players in IPL 2026
Sports | Mar 27, 2026, 02:55 PM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, let us have a look at the top five oldest players who will be competing in the upcoming edition of the season. The likes of Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, AJinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma, and Sunil Narine feature on the list.
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IPL 2026: Schedule, squads, players, live streaming, and all you need to know
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, let us have a look at all the squads, the schedule of the tournament, and the where to watch details of the marquee event that is right around the corner.
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'Will always score runs': Irfan Pathan gives his take on star India batter ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 27, 2026, 12:53 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about how star India batter KL Rahul could be a key performer for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026.