IPL 2026 Team List: The Indian Premier League 2026 season will feature 10 teams. The tournament begins on March 28, 2026, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The first phase of the schedule runs from March 28 to April 12, and during this time 20 matches will be played. The games will take place in 10 venues across India. These venues include Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.
The 10 teams playing in IPL 2026 are: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Lucknow Super Giants.
During this opening phase there will be four double-headers, where two matches are played in one day. The afternoon games will start at 3:30 PM IST, and the evening games will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
IPL 2026 Team List
Here is the list of all 10 teams of IPL 2026
- Chennai Super Kings
- Delhi Capitals
- Gujarat Titans
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Mumbai Indians
- Punjab Kings
- Rajasthan Royals
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
Let’s take a look at how each team looks after the auction for Indian Premier League 2026.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings finished their squad with 25 players, including eight overseas players. They had a big purse before the auction and used a large part of it on two uncapped players, Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, paying ₹14.2 crore for each. This was unusual because the team usually prefers experienced players.
They also added overseas options like Akeal Hosein and Matt Henry. And they can be used depending on the pitch conditions in Chennai. The team still has strong players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru also filled all 25 squad spots. The team did not make many major changes. It shows they are confident about their core group after winning the title.
One key addition is Venkatesh Iyer, who may play near the top of the batting order. If he gets into the starting lineup, someone like Devdutt Padikkal could miss out. The team still relies on stars like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Josh Hazlewood. Their squad depth has improved with extra bowling backups.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad had a large purse but waited quite a while before making big moves in the auction. Their main purchase was Liam Livingstone, who joined the side for ₹13 crore.
The team signed several domestic fast bowlers, but it remains unclear who will replace the impact of Mohammed Shami, who is no longer part of the squad. Their spin group is also fairly inexperienced, though the addition of wrist-spinner Krains Fuletra adds a different option. Players like Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and Pat Cummins remain key to their plans.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians already had a stable squad before the auction. So they did not need to make many moves. They only had a few open spots and ended up signing four players.
One notable addition is Quinton de Kock, who joined at his base price. The squad also has many all-rounders, which gives the team more options when choosing the playing XI. Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah are still the main core of the team.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans did not have a lot of money to spend but also did not have many gaps to fill. Their biggest buy was all-rounder Jason Holder, who will compete with Glenn Phillips for a place in the starting lineup.
They also picked up backup players like Tom Banton and Luke Wood. The team still depends on strong players such as Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Rashid Khan. Interestingly, they are one of the few teams that did not use the full overseas player quota.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders had the biggest remaining budget and used it to make the auction’s most expensive purchase. They signed Cameron Green for ₹25.20 crore. He is expected to replace the role once played by Andre Russell, who has moved into a coaching position.
The squad has plenty of depth. Wicketkeeper-openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen provide aggressive options at the top. Bowlers like Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman strengthen the death-overs attack. The team still needs to figure out the best role for captain Ajinkya Rahane in the lineup.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals focused on rebuilding their spin department after losing Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. They signed Ravi Bishnoi for ₹7.20 crore and also added two more wrist-spinners, Yash Raj Punja and Vignesh Puthur.
The team also strengthened fast bowling by signing Adam Milne, which helps reduce pressure on Jofra Archer. Their squad already looked balanced before the auction, though they might still lack a strong all-rounder option.
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings were fairly quiet during the auction. After finishing runners-up in the previous season, the team already had a settled core.
Their main change was replacing Josh Inglis, who will not be available for much of the season. The team signed Australian batter Cooper Connolly for that role. They also added experienced T20 fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis to help cover for injuries to Lockie Ferguson. Key players like Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal remain central to the squad.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals built a squad that gives them many combinations. They have several players who can switch roles depending on conditions.
If their Indian pace bowlers struggle, they can bring in overseas quicks like Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, or Kyle Jamieson without weakening the batting. At the top order, players like KL Rahul, Ben Duckett, and Pathum Nissanka give the team different opening options. Captain Axar Patel leads a very flexible lineup.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants faced a challenge after releasing David Miller, as they did not find a strong finisher in the auction.
The team spent ₹8.6 crore on Josh Inglis, but he may miss a large part of the season. Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga adds more strength to the all-round options, while fast bowler Anrich Nortje was signed at his base price. However, injuries in the pace attack are still a concern for the team. Players like Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, and Mitchell Marsh are expected to lead the batting.
FAQs
Q. How many teams are playing in the Indian Premier League 2026?
A. There are 10 teams playing in the IPL 2026 season.
Q. When will the IPL 2026 season start?
A. The IPL 2026 season will begin on March 28, 2026.
Q. Who is the captain of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026?
A. The captain of Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026 is Ruturaj Gaikwad.
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