RCB skipper Rajat Patidar became only the third captain in tournament history to win back-to-back trophies after MS Dhoni (CSK) and Rohit Sharma (MI)
Sooryavanshi scored more than 750 runs during the season at a staggering strike rate of 237.30, the highest among Orange Cap winners in the previous 18 editions of the IPL
In the19 seasons, eight teams have won the IPL trophy, with the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings leading the list with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders are next with three titles
KKR beat MI by 4 wickets in a low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens to keep their playoff hopes alive
For the first time in IPL history, the playoffs will be played on three different venues
With the win, RR finished the group stage with 16 points in their kitty, confirming their top-four finish. They will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator match in Mullanpur on Wednesday, May
Despite being in great form during the 2026 T20 World Cup, Bumrah had a below-par IPL 2026 season. The pacer picked up only four wickets in 13 matches, with the best bowling figures of 1/15
The inaugural IPL champions remain firmly in the race for the playoffs and know that a victory against MI will guarantee them a top-four finish and a place in the knockout rounds.
Mumbai Indians will be aiming to sign off from a difficult season with a positive result in front of their home supporters.
Mumbai Indians will look to salvage some pride and end an underwhelming campaign on a positive note in front of their home crowd.
Jayawardene disclosed that Bumrah entered the IPL while still recovering from a niggle suffered during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign.
According to the latest IPL 2026 standings, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish their league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points from 14 matches.
The five-time champions have endured a difficult campaign and the squad changes come as they prepare to close out a disappointing season on Sunday
KKR remain mathematically alive in the race for the top four and take the 6th spot with 13 points in 13 games.
With just one open spot for the playoffs left, every game has become crucial, especially for KKR, who are currently placed eighth in the standings
KKR are currently sitting eighth on the table with just 11 points but are still in contention for a top-four finish if they win their next two games
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians through its app and website
Kolkata Knight Riders have played an impressive 100 encounters at Eden Gardens, winning 56 matches and ending up on the losing side 42 times over the years. Two matches ended in a no-contest
Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock and pace-bowling all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa were on Tuesday ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season due to injuries. Already eliminated from the playoff race, Mumbai Indians have two matches left this season -- against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Wednesday and Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. De Kock has been ruled out with a tendon injury in his left wrist, which he sustained ahead of MI's home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bawa, meanwhile, suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb during MI's previous match against Punjab Kings. De Kock played three matches this season after beginning his campaign with an unbeaten 112 against Punjab Kings on April 16. He last featured against Chennai Super Kings on April 23 before missing the SRH clash after being hit on the wrist during practice. Bawa made three appearances for MI this season. "Both Quinton and Raj Bawa will continue their rehab in their respective homes, with support
With RCB, SRH and GT already through to the playoffs, just one spot remains open in the top four