Indian Premier League 2026
The world's biggest T20 cricket league — live scores, points table, squads, records and history.
About the Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league held in India every spring. Founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and launched in 2008, the IPL quickly became the most-watched and most-attended cricket competition on earth. The inaugural edition, won by Rajasthan Royals under Shane Warne, set the template for the franchise model that has since transformed cricket worldwide.
Each season, ten franchise teams representing major Indian cities compete across a double round-robin group stage followed by play-offs, culminating in a single final. The format — 20 overs per innings, lasting roughly three hours — is ideally suited to prime-time television and the packed stadium atmospheres that IPL has come to define. The league's auction system, where franchises bid for players from a pool of domestic and international talent, creates intense pre-season drama and ensures player values are transparently set by market forces.
The IPL's financial scale is extraordinary. The league's media rights deals are valued in the billions, and the opportunity to compete in front of packed Indian stadiums — and the massive global television audience — has made IPL the most coveted domestic T20 contract for players at every level of the game. Top international stars including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, Pat Cummins, and Rashid Khan have made IPL the centrepiece of their annual cricket calendar.
From a records perspective, the IPL has produced some of cricket's most extraordinary individual performances. Chris Gayle's unbeaten 175 against Pune Warriors in 2013 remains the highest individual T20 score in history. Virat Kohli holds the record for most runs in a single IPL season (973 runs in 2016) as well as the all-time IPL run-scoring record. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings — each with five titles — are the competition's two dominant dynasties.
IPL 2026 runs from 22 March to 25 May 2026 and features all ten franchises competing across 74 matches. GeoCric tracks every game live — from ball-by-ball commentary to real-time points table updates.
IPL 2026 Teams
10 FranchisesMumbai Indians
Wankhede Stadium
The most successful IPL franchise with five titles, Mumbai Indians are the benchmark of consistency in T20 cricket.
Chennai Super Kings
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Co-record holders with five IPL titles, CSK under MS Dhoni became synonymous with calm, calculated cricket.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Eden Gardens
Three-time champions backed by Shah Rukh Khan, KKR play their home games at the iconic Eden Gardens.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
2016 IPL champions, SRH are known for producing top-order batting talent and high-impact overseas players.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Home to Virat Kohli's most devastating batting performances, RCB's passionate fanbase fills Chinnaswamy every season.
Rajasthan Royals
Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Inaugural 2008 IPL champions and 2022 runners-up, the Royals have a history of unearthing talent from small Indian towns.
Delhi Capitals
Arun Jaitley Stadium
Rebranded as Capitals in 2019, Delhi have assembled one of the youngest and most dynamic squads in the league.
Punjab Kings
IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
One of the original eight IPL franchises, Punjab Kings have consistently produced exciting batting line-ups.
Gujarat Titans
Narendra Modi Stadium
Back-to-back champions in 2022 and 2023 in their first two seasons, GT play at the world's largest cricket stadium.
Lucknow Super Giants
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
Another 2022 expansion franchise, LSG reached the play-offs in their debut season and have been competitive ever since.
All-Time IPL Records
Full RecordsMost Runs (Career)
Virat Kohli
Most Wickets (Career)
Yuzvendra Chahal
Highest Individual Score
Chris Gayle
Best Bowling Figures
Alzarri Joseph
Most Centuries
Chris Gayle
Most Sixes (Season)
Chris Gayle
Fastest Fifty
KL Rahul
Most Titles Won
Mumbai Indians / Chennai Super Kings
IPL Champions — All Editions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does IPL 2026 start?
IPL 2026 is scheduled to begin on 22 March 2026, with the final expected around 25 May 2026.
How many teams are in IPL 2026?
IPL 2026 features 10 franchises: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Lucknow Super Giants.
Who has won the most IPL titles?
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have each won the IPL title five times, making them the joint most successful franchises in IPL history.
Who has scored the most runs in IPL history?
Virat Kohli holds the record for most runs in IPL history, with over 8,000 runs across his career with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Which stadium hosts the IPL final?
The IPL final venue rotates each year. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — the world's largest cricket ground — has hosted several marquee IPL matches.