Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 – Teams, Schedule, Points Table & Complete History
Get complete coverage of the Indian Premier League including IPL 2026 schedule, teams, live points table, match results, head-to-head records, Orange Cap, Purple Cap winners and full IPL history from 2008 to present.
About the Indian Premier League (IPL)
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the premier professional Twenty20 cricket league in India and one of the most popular sporting tournaments in the world. Established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the IPL revolutionized franchise-based cricket by bringing together international stars and emerging Indian talent on one platform.
The league features 10 franchise teams representing major Indian cities. Each season consists of a round-robin league stage followed by playoffs and a grand final. Over the years, the IPL has produced iconic moments, record-breaking performances, and global superstars.
With millions of fans worldwide, the IPL is known for its high-scoring matches, competitive rivalries like MI vs CSK and RCB vs CSK, and electrifying stadium atmosphere. The tournament also awards the Orange Cap to the highest run scorer and the Purple Cap to the highest wicket-taker each season.
Today, the IPL stands as one of the richest and most-watched cricket leagues globally.
IPL Teams 2026
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