IPL

2026

🏏Season 19

IPL 2026 Live Hub

Live updates, match schedule, points table, player stats & injury reports — updated every hour.

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Sai Sudharsan Leads IPL 2026 Run-Scoring Charts with 759 Runs

Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan has emerged as the leading run-scorer in IPL 2026, accumulating 759 runs across 15 matches at an impressive average of 54.21 with a strike rate of 156.17. The talented batter has scored 1 century and 6 half-centuries, including an unbeaten 108*, showcasing consistent excellence throughout the tournament. With 88 fours and 21 sixes, Sudharsan's attacking yet calculated approach has been instrumental in GT's success.

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RCB Acquired by ABG-Times of India-Bolt-Blackstone Consortium for $1.78 Billion

Aditya Birla Group (ABG), The Times of India Group (ToI), Bolt Ventures (Bolt), and Blackstone's perpetual private equity strategy (BXPE, Blackstone) have jointly bought the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The transaction is valued at USD 1.78 billion, approximately INR 16,706 crore. Cricbuzz can confirm that the four-group consortium has signed a definitive agreement with United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of UK-based Diageo plc, to acquire a 100 percent stake in RCB. The deal covers both the men's and women's teams of RCB at the IPL and WPL. A&W Capital, Moelis, and Khaitan & Co. acted as advisors and counsel for the buyers, while Citi India and AZB Partners served as sell-side advisor and counsel to USL. Under the new ownership structure: - Aryaman Vikram Birla (Director, Aditya Birla Group) serves as Chairman - Satyan Gajwani (Times of India Group) is Vice Chairman - David Blitzer (founder of Bolt Ventures) is part of the consortium - Viral Patel (CEO of BXPE, Blackstone) is part of the consortium The takeover is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Competition Commission of India, and other applicable regulatory authorities. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group: "Over the past two decades, the IPL has morphed to become a global sporting powerhouse that has changed the face of Indian cricket, creating enormous value for India. RCB, as one of the most compelling franchises in modern sport, offers the Aditya Birla Group a distinctive platform to extend its legacy of institution-building into the arena of global sport. We are delighted to become custodians of this asset and committed to further building this extraordinary legacy." Satyan Gajwani, Chairman of Times Internet Limited: "RCB is the reigning champion and the most popular brand in the IPL. As The Times of India Group, together with our partners, we will build RCB into a global sporting institution, while remaining rooted in Bengaluru and Karnataka and its incredible fanbase. We are committed to the people who built this championship-winning culture - the players, coaches, the leadership team, and the fans. We look forward to supporting the team as they take the pitch on Saturday to defend RCB's title." David Blitzer: "RCB has a world-class fanbase, and the IPL is one of the great growth stories in global sport. Having invested in clubs and leagues around the world, I believe the opportunity at RCB stands out. We look forward to working alongside our partners and the BCCI to build on the franchise's championship success." Viral Patel (CEO of BXPE): "We are excited to invest in RCB, building on Blackstone's long-standing commitment to India. RCB stands out as one of the most popular sports franchises in the world with a powerful brand, a loyal fan base, and multiple avenues for growth. Together with our partners, we look forward to supporting the franchise's enduring legacy and continued success."

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Ben Duckett Withdraws from IPL 2026 - DC's England Focus

Ben Duckett has decided against featuring in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, choosing to put all his focus on his England career. Duckett was a INR 2 crore signing for the Delhi Capitals, who also have Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka as an overseas opening option. With this decision, Duckett will be banned from putting his name in the next two player auctions and cannot feature in IPL 2027 and 2028.

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KKR Lose Akash Deep to Injury, Saurabh Dubey Named Replacement

Akash Deep has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a lower-back stress injury he failed to recover from in time. The fast bowler was the latest of KKR's bowling contingent to be sidelined for the tournament. Left-arm quick Saurabh Dubey has been named as his replacement in the squad. This is the second bowling replacement KKR have had to make for the 2026 season.

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Mitchell Marsh Scores 627 Runs with 1 Century in IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' Mitchell Marsh has impressed with 627 runs from 13 matches, averaging 48.23 with an explosive strike rate of 163.70. The Australian all-rounder scored an impressive unbeaten 117, along with 6 half-centuries, showcasing his ability to change match dynamics. With 56 fours and 37 sixes, Marsh's aggressive batting has been a key asset for LSG in IPL 2026.

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Gujarat Titans Replace Prithvi Raj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya

Gujarat Titans have replaced Prithvi Raj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya for IPL 2026. The Madhya Pradesh fast bowler earned his IPL bow with RCB in 2018. He played for RCB in 2019 and then for KKR in 2023 before playing one game for GT last year. With this move, GT are strengthening their bowling options ahead of their campaign which starts against last year's runners-up PBKS in Mullanpur on March 31.

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K L Rahul's 539 Runs and Century Lead Delhi Capitals Batting

Delhi Capitals' K L Rahul has scored 539 runs in 13 matches at an impressive average of 53.90, including a valuable unbeaten 112 century. With a strike rate of 149.72, Rahul has recorded 3 half-centuries alongside his century, demonstrating consistent form. His tally of 52 fours and 21 sixes reflects his mature batting approach and ability to construct innings in IPL 2026.

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Surya Kumar Yadav Shines with 717 Runs and Strike Rate of 167.91

Mumbai Indians' dynamic middle-order batter Surya Kumar Yadav has accumulated 717 runs in 16 matches with an exceptional strike rate of 167.91, the highest among top scorers. With an average of 65.18 and 5 half-centuries, SKY has been the backbone of MI's batting lineup. His aggressive approach with 69 fours and 38 sixes demonstrates his ability to dominate opposition bowlers in the IPL 2026 season.

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Abhishek Sharma's 439 Runs and Century Highlight SRH Success

Sunrisers Hyderabad's dynamic left-hander Abhishek Sharma has scored 439 runs across 14 matches with a spectacular 141 century - the highest score of IPL 2026 among batters. Averaging 33.77 with a strike rate of 193.39, Sharma has recorded 2 half-centuries alongside his century, showcasing explosive batting talent. With 46 fours and 28 sixes, his aggressive approach has made him one of the tournament's most exciting performers.

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KKR Rope in Navdeep Saini as Harshit Rana Replacement

Kolkata Knight Riders have roped in fast bowler Navdeep Saini as Harshit Rana's replacement for IPL 2026. Rana, who missed the recent T20 World Cup with injury was then ruled out of the IPL too. After much deliberation, KKR have added Saini to the squad. Saini earned his first IPL contract with RCB in 2019, when he featured in 13 games and picked 11 wickets. He played the next two seasons for the same team before Rajasthan Royals snapped him up. For RR he played in four games across two seasons and was then not picked in the recent auction. On the back of his impressive stint with RCB, Saini, who has 23 IPL wickets has also donned India colours, in all formats. This comes just a few days after KKR were forced to replace another quick - Akash Deep - with Saurabh Dubey. KKR begin their IPL 2026 campaign against MI at the Wankhede stadium on March 29.

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Virat Kohli Scores 657 Runs, Continues Stellar Form in IPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli has amassed 657 runs across 15 matches at an average of 54.75 in IPL 2026. The run machine demonstrated his class with 8 half-centuries and an unbeaten 73*, maintaining the highest standards of consistency. With a strike rate of 144.71 and 66 fours contributing to his tally, Kohli's intelligent batting has been crucial for RCB's campaign.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores 559 Runs for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals' promising youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 559 runs across 14 matches at an average of 43.00 with a strike rate of 159.71. The left-hander has recorded 6 half-centuries with a highest score of 75, establishing himself as a reliable opening batter. With 60 fours and 28 sixes, Jaiswal continues to impress with his technical soundness and aggressive shot-making in IPL 2026.

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Prabhsimran Singh Accumulates 549 Runs with 4 Half-Centuries

Punjab Kings' wicket-keeper batter Prabhsimran Singh has amassed 549 runs in 17 matches with a strike rate of 160.52. Averaging 32.29, Singh has scored 4 half-centuries with a highest score of 91, showcasing his value in the middle order. His contribution of 56 fours and 30 sixes demonstrates his ability to accelerate scoring in crucial phases of IPL matches.

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Gujarat Titans Replace Prithvi Raj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya

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Spencer Johnson Joins CSK as Nathan Ellis Replacement for INR 1.5 Crore

Chennai Super Kings have signed left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson as a replacement for the injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026. Johnson has featured in nine IPL matches since making his debut with Gujarat Titans, who brought him to the IPL with a winning bid of INR 10 crore in the 2024 auction. Ellis, 31, was ruled out of the entire season after suffering a recurrence of a hamstring injury during a domestic one-day final on March 11. Johnson, who had a stint with Kolkata Knight Riders last year playing four matches, has represented Australia 13 times across the two white-ball formats. In T20Is, he has picked up 14 wickets from eight matches at an economy rate of 8.96. In the IPL, he has five wickets at an average of 56.80 and an economy of 10.39. He will join CSK at a price of INR 1.5 crore. CSK begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30.

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Heinrich Klaasen's 487 Runs Include Spectacular Century in IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen has scored 487 runs in 13 matches with an impressive unbeaten 105 century and 1 additional half-century. Averaging 44.27 with a strike rate of 172.69, Klaasen's aggressive yet intelligent batting has been crucial for SRH. His contribution of 42 fours and 25 sixes showcases his ability to take calculated risks and dominate bowling attacks.

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KKR Rope in Navdeep Saini as Harshit Rana Replacement

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Aiden Markram Scores 445 Runs with Consistent Batting for LSG

Lucknow Super Giants' South African batter Aiden Markram has accumulated 445 runs in 13 matches at an average of 34.23 with a strike rate of 148.82. Markram has scored 5 half-centuries with a highest score of 66, providing stability to LSG's batting order. His contribution of 38 fours and 22 sixes demonstrates his balanced approach to T20 cricket in IPL 2026.

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Shubman Gill's 650 Runs Showcase Leadership and Batting Excellence

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has scored 650 runs in 15 matches at an average of 50.00 with a strike rate of 155.87. The young captain's consistent performances include 6 half-centuries and an unbeaten 93*, demonstrating his ability to anchor innings while maintaining aggressive intent. His contribution of 62 fours and 24 sixes highlights his well-rounded batting approach in IPL 2026.

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Nicholas Pooran's 524 Runs with 196.25 Strike Rate Dominates IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran has impressed with 524 runs in 14 matches, boasting the explosive strike rate of 196.25 - the third highest among top scorers. Averaging 43.67, Pooran has scored 5 half-centuries with an unbeaten 87*, proving his attacking prowess. With 45 fours and 40 sixes, his fearless approach has made him one of the most entertaining batters in IPL 2026.

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Priyansh Arya Emerges as Century-Maker with 475 Runs for PBKS

Punjab Kings' emerging talent Priyansh Arya has scored 475 runs across 17 matches, including a brilliant 103 century that highlights his match-winning potential. With an average of 27.94 and a strike rate of 179.24, Arya has demonstrated aggressive intent with 2 half-centuries alongside his century. His tally of 55 fours and 25 sixes reflects his natural attacking instincts and ability to construct match-winning innings.

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Jos Buttler Scores 538 Runs with Strike Rate of 163.03 for GT

Gujarat Titans' English wicket-keeper Jos Buttler has accumulated 538 runs from 13 matches (14 appearances) at an impressive average of 59.78 with a strike rate of 163.03. Buttler has recorded 5 half-centuries including an unbeaten 97*, showcasing his explosive batting capabilities. With 52 fours and 24 sixes, the seasoned campaigner continues to be a vital cog in GT's batting lineup.

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Shreyas Iyer's 604 Runs and 175.07 Strike Rate Make Him IPL 2026 Star

Punjab Kings' versatile batter Shreyas Iyer has accumulated 604 runs in 17 matches with the highest strike rate of 175.07 among top scorers, demonstrating aggressive intent. With an average of 50.33, Iyer has scored 6 half-centuries including an unbeaten 97*, proving his ability to dominate pace and spin bowling. His tally of 43 fours and 39 sixes showcases a balanced approach to aggressive cricket.

Points Table

#	Team	P	W	L	Pts	NRR
1	💙MI	0	0	0	0	0.000
2	💛CSK	0	0	0	0	0.000
3	❤️RCB	0	0	0	0	0.000
4	💜KKR	0	0	0	0	0.000
5	🧡SRH	0	0	0	0	0.000
6	💗RR	0	0	0	0	0.000
7	🔵DC	0	0	0	0	0.000
8	🔴PBKS	0	0	0	0	0.000
9	🩵GT	0	0	0	0	0.000
10	💚LSG	0	0	0	0	0.000

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is the 19th season of the world's premier T20 cricket league. Featuring 10 teams competing across iconic venues in India, IPL 2026 promises thrilling cricket, record-breaking performances, and unforgettable moments.

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Teams competing in IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Delhi Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).