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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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DC vs MI Pitch Report: How will surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi play for IPL 2026?
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 09:50 PM IST
Delhi Capitals host Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 4. While DC’s Sameer Rizvi starred in their last game against LSG, they face a powerhouse MI batting lineup led by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton in a high-octane clash. Read the pitch report.
Why is Dewald Brevis not playing for CSK vs PBKS in IPL 2026 clash in Chennai?
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 07:45 PM IST
Dewald Brevis missed Chennai Super Kings’ marquee IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings due to a lingering side strain. Despite hopes of a return after sitting out the opener, the South African remains sidelined but was seen training during the warm-up.
Why is MS Dhoni not playing for CSK vs PBKS in IPL 2026 clash in Chennai?
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 07:35 PM IST
MS Dhoni missed Chennai Super Kings’ clash against Punjab Kings on April 3 due to a calf strain. The veteran keeper is expected to be sidelined for at least the first three to four games, leaving CSK to rely on youngster Kartik Sharma in the middle order.

Auqib Nabi rubs off price-tag pressure in IPL, recalls emotional bidding process in auction
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 06:31 PM IST
Auqib Nabi reflected on his emotional journey to a record INR 8.4 crore IPL contract with Delhi Capitals. After a historic Duleep Trophy feat, the pacer feared going unsold before a bidding war broke out, fulfilling years of hard work for his family.
Mahela Jayawardene not worried about MI's trophy drought, says 'some teams haven't won it forever'
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 04:41 PM IST
Mahela Jayawardene remains unbothered by Mumbai Indians’ five-year trophy drought ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The head coach urged fans to trust the process, cheekily noting that some franchises have never won the title at all.
Nitish Reddy shuts down critics about SRH's bowling after commanding win over KKR at Eden Gardens
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 04:04 PM IST
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 39 runs with the bat and later claimed two wickets as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat KKR at the Eden Gardens in IPL 2026. After the game, the all-rounder shut down critics about SRH's bowling, stating that they are not a weak side.

Former India cricketer wants most expensive player of IPL 2026 auction to be dropped from KKR's XI
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 12:36 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders have struggled with both bat and ball in their first two matches of IPL 2026. They have lost both their matches so far this season and are languishing in ninth place in the points table. Will they make any changes to their playing XI for the next match?
CSK vs PBKS: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 7
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 11:44 AM IST
Chennai Super Kings will face Punjab Kings today in the seventh match of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. PBKS have won their last three matches at the Chepauk and CSK would be keen on breaking the losing streak. But can they win the player battles to do so?
KKR endure worst start to IPL campaign in 14 years after loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 09:24 AM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders went down to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs in the sixth of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This was their second game of the season and they have now lost both their matches so far and are rooted to ninth place in the points table.

Abhishek Sharma fined 25% of his match fee for breaching IPL code of conduct, Know what happened
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 09:06 AM IST
SRH opener Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25% of his match fee for breaching the IPL code of conduct during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. He scored 48 runs off 21 deliveries to get SRH to a flier in the powerplay overs. But why was he fined?
IPL 2026 points table update after SRH's thumping 65-run win over KKR at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Cricket | Apr 03, 2026, 07:28 AM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad registered their first win of IPL 2026 on Thursday, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by a whopping margin of 65 runs. Here's the latest points table update after the sixth match of the season as KKR remain winless after two matches.
Ajinkya Rahane decodes reason behind KKR's defeat to SRH in IPL 2026
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 11:50 PM IST
Ajinkya Rahane blamed a lack of batting partnerships for KKR’s 65-run loss to SRH. While praising his bowlers for a mid-innings comeback against a rampant Hyderabad, Rahane noted that failing to take the game deep cost KKR dearly at the Eden Gardens.

SRH's all-round brilliance secures 65-run win, KKR need strong tactical introspection
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 11:19 PM IST
SRH secured their first win of IPL 2026 by outclassing KKR at Eden Gardens. Powered by Heinrich Klaasen’s 52 and explosive starts from Abhishek Sharma (48) and Travis Head (46), Hyderabad posted 226/8, successfully defending it as KKR’s chase faltered late.
Ruturaj Gaikwad wants fans to allow youngsters 'to make mistakes' after tough start to IPL 2026 camp
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 10:49 PM IST
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is prioritising a nurturing environment for a young squad following an opening loss to RR. Ahead of their home game against PBKS, he urged patience for debutants like Kartik Sharma while adapting to a high-scoring Chepauk.
Mustafizur Rahman's exclusion from IPL 2026 was 'unfortunate', says chairman Arun Dhumal
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 09:21 PM IST
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal termed Mustafizur Rahman’s KKR exclusion "unfortunate," due to geopolitical tensions. The pacer's 9.20 crore deal was axed, sparking a World Cup boycott by Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Mustafizur is currently excelling for PSL's Lahore Qalandars.

Abhishek becomes second cricketer after David Warner to join legendary club, departs disappointed
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 08:42 PM IST
Abhishek Sharma joined David Warner as the only players to hit 100 IPL sixes for SRH during a fiery 48 off 21 against KKR. His milestone was overshadowed by a controversial low catch from Varun Chakravarthy, sparking debate despite the third umpire's out call.
Why is Matheesha Pathirana not playing for Kolkata Knight Riders against SRH in IPL 2026?
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 07:37 PM IST
Matheesha Pathirana is missing KKR’s clash with SRH due to a hamstring injury and a denied NOC from SLC over fitness concerns. The INR 18 crore pacer's absence leaves a void in the death overs, forcing KKR to rely on Blessing Muzarabani at Eden Gardens.
Why is Pat Cummins not playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against KKR in IPL 2026?
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 07:36 PM IST
SRH captain Pat Cummins is sidelined for the early part of IPL 2026 due to a lumbar bone stress injury. Interim skipper Ishan Kishan confirmed Cummins is recovering well, noting his value as an all-rounder as the team seeks its first win against KKR.
Nuwan Thushara drags Sri Lanka Cricket to court over NOC to represent RCB in IPL 2026
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 06:49 PM IST
Nuwan Thushara has sued Sri Lanka Cricket after being denied an NOC for IPL 2026 due to fitness standards. The RCB pacer argues his SLC contract has expired, while the board insists on its criteria. A court hearing on April 9 will decide his participation.
'Rishabh Pant really an opening batter?' - Former IPL captain dissects LSG's move against DC
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 04:26 PM IST
Kevin Pietersen questioned Rishabh Pant’s decision to open for LSG after a failed experiment against DC. Despite Pant's previous success at number three, his move to the top resulted in a cheap dismissal, leading to a loss fueled by Sameer Rizvi’s 70*.