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Mumbai Indians have won the IPL title five times i.e. 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020

A preview of the 10 teams ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season

In 2025, RCB won their maiden IPL title defeating Punjab Kings

The five-time champion, which finished last for the first time in 2025, has the firepower to rack up mammoth totals; bowling, however, remains an area of concern for the Yellow Brigade

Chennai Super Kings has won the IPL title five times i.e. 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan advocates for a bold Delhi Capitals opening pair, backing Prithvi Shaw to join KL Rahul. Pathan lauded Rahul as a consistent run-scorer and believes Shaw, returning after a strong domestic season, has a point to prove. He cautioned Shaw against self-imposed pressure, urging focus for a successful comeback.

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma downplayed the significance of facing Pakistan, stating that the team doesn't give them much importance and considers Australia and South Africa tougher opponents. He revealed that head coach Gautam Gambhir advises players to avoid playing with emotion against rivals, focusing on winning first.

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah courted controversy before PSL 2026 with a sarcastic X post about Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, questioning her VIP treatment. Though he later claimed his account was hacked and deleted the tweet, the incident went viral. Meanwhile, the PSL opener saw Hyderabad Kingsmen's jersey color inexplicably turn the ball pink and red.

IPL 2026 ignites this weekend with defending champions RCB facing SRH in Bengaluru, a rematch of their record-breaking 2024 encounter. The action continues Sunday as MI hosts KKR at Wankhede, with MI boasting a strong home record against their rivals. Fans can expect thrilling contests from the season's opening matches.

A cricket fan was initially denied entry to the Sheffield Shield final for wearing a "Free Imran Khan" T-shirt, but Cricket Australia later reversed the decision. Authorities clarified that support for the jailed former Pakistan captain is considered a humanitarian issue, not a political one, allowing fans with similar messages entry.

Mumbai Indians team owner Nita Ambani had arrived to meet the team prior to Sunday`s Indian Premier League (IPL) season opener against the three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ambani had a positive conversation with the team`s star batsman, Rohit Sharma, praising his recent improvement in fitness.

Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler, has formally joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

The full list of fixtures for the KKR has been released ahead of the IPL 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders will kick off their season against the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

The full league-stage schedule for the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been confirmed for the 2026 IPL season. The defending champions will start their campaign at home against the Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Chennai Super Kings will kick off their campaign against the Rajasthan Royals on March 30. As part of Group A, the CSK will face teams from their own group (KKR, RR, RCB, PBKS) once and teams from Group B (MI, SRH, GT, DC, LSG) twice