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IPL 2026 Today's Match: RCB vs SRH playing 11, batters vs bowlers match-ups

Rajat Patidar made his captaincy debut in IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis, and in his very first season as IPL captain, he led his team to their maiden title

IPL salary debate: Are cricketers underpaid or bound by structure?

Citing estimates that franchises earn ₹400-500 crore annually, Mukund suggested that the current spending of around ₹100-120 crore on player salaries is disproportionately low.

IPL 2026: Thushara not to feature in RCB's playing 11 vs SRH on March 28

Thushara's absence comes after he failed to clear a mandatory fitness test conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)

India vs Australia Tests: Why is BCCI facing flak over BGT 2027 venues?

India will host Australia for a five-Test series from January 21 to March 3, 2027, with matches scheduled in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad.

IPL 2026: GT skipper Shubman Gill says he has nothing to prove this season

Gill was the India vice-captain in the shortest format but was dropped to accommodate Sanju Samson in the top order. India went on to win a record third title

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill slams Impact Player rule as one-dimensional

The other Indian players who have expressed their concerns over the rule include Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and more recently Delhi Capitals' skipper Axar Patel

IPL 2026 full schedule announced; league stage to conclude on May 24

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that while the final is still scheduled for May 31, the full schedule for the playoffs will be released at a later date

Who is Abhinandan Singh? RCB pacer who makes IPL debut vs SRH in Bengaluru

A key phase in Abhinandan's development came during IPL 2024, when he served as a net bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026 news: BCCI cancels opening ceremony as tribute to Chinnaswamy stampede victims

RCB have received a timely boost ahead of the IPL 2026 opener against SRH, with Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood officially joining the squad

IPL 2026: LSG full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

LSG will start their IPL 2026 campaign at home against Delhi Capitals on April 1 in Lucknow. They then travel to Hyderabad to face Sunrisers Hyderabad, take on KKR, and return home to face GT.

IPL 2026: DC full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

DC will kick off the season on April 1 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow.

IPL 2026: KKR full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

KKR secured marquee players including Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, and Finn Allen, while also signing West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell to fill the gap left by Andre Russell.

IPL 2026: RR full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

RR are playing their initial three matches in Guwahati and will then move to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

IPL 2026: GT full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Prior to the auction, GT retained key players such as Rashid Khan for ₹18 crore and captain Shubman Gill for ₹16.5 crore, along with star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler.

IPL 2026: PBKS full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Despite the IPL 2025 setback, the team will aim to build on that success and go one step further this season under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer.

IPL 2026: SRH full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Ahead of the 2026 edition, SRH have made several squad decisions during the retention and trade window.

IPL 2026: MI full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Led by Hardik Pandya, the teams has plenty of experience in their ranks, with T20 World Cup winning captains Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma as well.

IPL 2026: CSK full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Chennai Super Kings will kick off their campaign on the road, facing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati for their opening match of the season.

IPL 2026: RCB full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

RCB enter the new season on the back of a historic triumph, having secured their first-ever IPL title in 2025.

IPL insurance premiums likely to drop 15-20% this year on lower claims

Driven by rising valuations, the sum insured has gone up 25-30%