IPL 2026 Teams
The IPL 2026 season features ten powerhouse franchises that will compete across India in a quest for the title. The lineup includes the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who are coming off a historic maiden title win in 2025 under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. They are joined by the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), both looking to reclaim their dominance. The tournament also features Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), both of whom have strengthened their squads significantly in the off-season. Rounding out the list are the Gujarat Titans (GT), who have remained consistent contenders since their debut and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), now led by blockbuster marquee signing Rishabh Pant. The Delhi Capitals (DC) enter the season under Axar Patel, while Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) look to end their long wait for silverware under new captain Riyan Parag and Shreyas Iyer, respectively. With the expansion to an 84-match format, these ten teams will face a rigorous test of endurance and tactical depth.Read More
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Riyan Parag (24) of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) is the youngest captain this season.
The MI vs. CSK “El Clasico” remains the most iconic rivalry. In 2026, both teams are tied with 5 titles each, making their upcoming clashes (April 23 at Wankhede and May 2 at Chepauk) the ultimate tie-breakers for historical dominance.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is widely considered the dark horse. Despite a quieter 2025, they have revamped their squad with versatile players like Cameron Green and mystery pace options, looking to add a fourth star to their jersey.
Mumbai Indians (MI) boasts the most formidable attack in 2026. Their “pace trio” of Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and Deepak Chahar is arguably the best in the league, complemented by Afghan mystery spinner Allah Ghazanfar.
Riyan Parag is now the permanent captain of Rajasthan Royals while Ishan Kishan is temporary captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rinku Singh is vice captain of Kolkata Knight Riders.
Chennai Super Kings (5) and Mumbai Indians (5) have won most IPL titles ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
Auqib Nabi, Kumar Kushagra and now well known faces but still very young, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre will be exciting young talents to watch out. While Nabi was bought by Delhi Capitals, Kushagra is a Gujarat Titans product. Chennai Super Kings have Mhatre in their side and Suryavanshi was bought by Rajasthan Royals.
RCB are the defending champions and their mindset will be to defend their title, a task so far achieved only by the Mumbai Indians.
Chennai Super Kings, because of the presence of a certain MS Dhoni has the iconic fan base and becomes a home team almost anywhere it plays with yellow shirts dominating the crowd.
Chennai Super Kings again. Having finished at the bottom for the first time ever last season, which was also their worst season, the Men in Yellow have a lot to prove.