IPL 2026 Schedule, Points Table & Live Score — Complete Guide

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IPL 2026 Schedule — Complete Match List, Timings & Venue

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is back with Season 19, and cricket fans across India are ready for two months of non-stop action. From March to May, 74 league matches will decide which four teams make it to the playoffs.

Whether you want to plan your watch schedule, check today's match, or track the IPL points table — this is your one-stop guide for everything IPL 2026.

Also Read: Dream11 Prediction Tips for Today's Match — Build your winning fantasy team daily.

IPL 2026 Teams, Squads & Home Grounds

All 10 franchises are back for another electrifying season:

| Team | Short | Home Ground | Captain | --------------------------- | ----- | ------------------------- | ------- | Mumbai Indians | MI | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | TBA | Chennai Super Kings | CSK | MA Chidambaram Stadium | TBA | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | RCB | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | TBA | Kolkata Knight Riders | KKR | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | TBA | Delhi Capitals | DC | Arun Jaitley Stadium | TBA | Rajasthan Royals | RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | TBA | Punjab Kings | PBKS | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | TBA | Sunrisers Hyderabad | SRH | Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium | TBA | Gujarat Titans | GT | Narendra Modi Stadium | TBA | Lucknow Super Giants | LSG | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | TBA
For a deep dive into Indian cricket legends, check our Virat Kohli Biography and Team India's All-Time All-Rounders.

IPL 2026 Points Table — Live Standings

The points table updates after every match. Here's the ranking system:

• Win = 2 Points
• Loss = 0 Points
• No Result / Tie = 1 Point each
• Net Run Rate (NRR) breaks ties between teams on equal points

Top 4 teams qualify for playoffs. Teams ranked 1st and 2nd get two chances to reach the final via Qualifier 1, while 3rd and 4th play the Eliminator.

Want to understand NRR better? Read our guide on how to calculate Net Run Rate in cricket.

How to Watch IPL 2026 Live Score & Streaming

Multiple platforms to catch every ball:

Free Live Streaming

• JioCinema — Free live streaming on mobile and web for all matches
• Star Sports Network — TV broadcast (Star Sports 1, 1 HD, Hindi)

Live Score Apps

• Cricbuzz — Fastest ball-by-ball text commentary
• ESPNcricinfo — Detailed stats and analysis
• Dream11 — Live scores + fantasy league integration
• Google Search — Type "IPL live score" for instant widget

Check out our full list of cricket live streaming apps and how to watch Star Sports Live for free.

IPL 2026 Orange Cap — Top Run Scorers

The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer of the tournament. It changes hands after every match and is one of the most tracked individual awards in IPL.

Previous Orange Cap Winners:

| Year | Player | Runs | ---- | ------------ | ---- | 2025 | TBA | TBA | 2024 | Virat Kohli | 741 | 2023 | Shubman Gill | 890 | 2022 | Jos Buttler | 863

IPL 2026 Purple Cap — Top Wicket Takers

The Purple Cap goes to the leading wicket-taker of the season. Fast bowlers and spinners battle it out across 74 matches.

Previous Purple Cap Winners:

| Year | Player | Wickets | ---- | ---------------- | ------- | 2025 | TBA | TBA | 2024 | Harshal Patel | 24 | 2023 | Mohammed Shami | 28 | 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 27

IPL All-Time Records

| Record | Holder | Stats | --------------------- | ---------------- | -------- | Most Runs (Career) | Virat Kohli | 8,000+ | Most Wickets (Career) | Yuzvendra Chahal | 200+ | Highest Team Score | RCB vs GL (2013) | 263/5 | Fastest Century | Chris Gayle | 30 balls | Most Sixes (Career) | Chris Gayle | 350+ | Most Matches Played | MS Dhoni | 260+

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IPL 2026

Building a Dream11 team for today's match? Quick tips:

1. Study pitch reports — Wankhede = batters' paradise, Chepauk = spinners' heaven
2. Captain wisely — Captain gets 2x points; pick in-form all-rounders
3. Check weather — Dew factor heavily affects second-innings bowling
4. Balance your XI — Mix star players with differential picks for grand leagues
5. Track toss — Batting first vs chasing changes fantasy value significantly

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does IPL 2026 start and end?

IPL 2026 starts in the last week of March and the final is scheduled for late May 2026. The exact dates are announced by BCCI.

How many matches are in IPL 2026?

74 league stage matches + 4 playoff matches = 78 total matches across approximately 60 days.

Where can I watch IPL 2026 for free?

JioCinema streams all IPL matches free on mobile and web. Star Sports 1 and Star Sports Hindi are the official TV broadcasters.

How is the IPL points table calculated?

2 points for a win, 0 for a loss, 1 for no-result. Net Run Rate (NRR) decides ranking when teams have equal points.

What is Orange Cap and Purple Cap in IPL?

Orange Cap = highest run-scorer of the tournament. Purple Cap = highest wicket-taker. Both change hands after every match.

How to check IPL live score on phone?

Use Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, or JioCinema app. You can also Google "IPL live score" for an instant score widget.

Keep this page bookmarked — we update the IPL 2026 points table, schedule, and stats after every match. For daily fantasy team predictions, visit our Dream11 prediction guide.