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The schedule for the second phase of the IPL 2026 has been announced. Previously, the schedule for only 20 matches was announced due to the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
In response to the June 4 tragedy, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is under infrastructure work to avoid such events in the future, as IPL 2026 is right on the horizon. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opener on March 28 in Bengaluru.
LSG head into IPL 2026 with a stronger pace unit after injury setbacks last year. Tom Moody praised the squad depth, calling it a “selection headache,” while owner Sanjiv Goenka said the team’s identity is still evolving and stressed the need to win a title.
Virat Kohli is nine sixes away from joining the 300-club in IPL history alongside Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, IPL 2026 will begin without an opening ceremony in Bengaluru, with BCCI planning a closing event instead.
KKR face a tricky IPL 2026 start with key absences in their bowling line-up. Finn Allen and Ajinkya Rahane are likely to open, while the team searches for a solution to fill Andre Russell’s role. The squad will rely on a mix of experienced and emerging players.
Ruturaj Gaikwad confirms he will open with Sanju Samson for CSK in IPL 2026, with Ayush Mhatre likely at No.3. Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube are set for middle-order roles, while MS Dhoni’s position could be key to finishing games.
Yash Dayal has opted out of IPL 2026 amid ongoing legal issues, though RCB retained him. Mo Bobat backed the pacer while stressing the squad’s depth, naming Rasikh Salam Dar, Abhinandan Singh and Mangesh Yadav as strong replacement options.
Prithvi Shaw returned to Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026 after a difficult phase marked by poor form and setbacks in domestic cricket. Following a break to reset mentally and physically, he now looks to compete for an opening spot and rebuild his career.
Pat Cummins has dropped a major update on his availability as Sunrisers Hyderabad hope that their regular captain will be in action soon. Cummins is recovering from the lumbar stress issue but has landed in Bengaluru.
The BCCI had introduced the Impact Player rule in IPL 2023 and extended it next year till 2027. The majority of the current IPL captains have expressed reservations against the rule.
