ipl 2026 - team previews
ipl 2026 - team previews
A batting-heavy SRH are set to resume their six-hitting spree, still chasing a second title a decade after their first, but not without encumbrances elsewhere this season
A batting-heavy SRH are set to resume their six-hitting spree, still chasing a second title a decade after their first, but not without encumbrances elsewhere this season
The defending champions begin with their core intact but Josh Hazlewood's fitness and middle-overs spin could shape their season
The defending champions begin with their core intact but Josh Hazlewood's fitness and middle-overs spin could shape their season
The Ajinkya Rahane-led side has the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history, but there are pieces that still need to fall in place for an effective season
The Ajinkya Rahane-led side has the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history, but there are pieces that still need to fall in place for an effective season
Mumbai Indians look as strong as ever with an ensemble of T20 stalwarts, who are out to end a five-season title drought
Mumbai Indians look as strong as ever with an ensemble of T20 stalwarts, who are out to end a five-season title drought
Riyan Parag leads a youthful Royals unit while Ravindra Jadeja's return reconnects the franchise with its early IPL roots
Riyan Parag leads a youthful Royals unit while Ravindra Jadeja's return reconnects the franchise with its early IPL roots
Having relied on experience for a long time, CSK's philosophy has drastically flipped ahead of the 2026 season
Having relied on experience for a long time, CSK's philosophy has drastically flipped ahead of the 2026 season
Shedding their old woes, PBKS turned promise into performance last year. This time, they're out to try and go one step further
Shedding their old woes, PBKS turned promise into performance last year. This time, they're out to try and go one step further
The Shubman Gill led side haven't drifted too far from their core, but would hope to add some sting to their performance in 2026
The Shubman Gill led side haven't drifted too far from their core, but would hope to add some sting to their performance in 2026
A star-heavy top order remains their calling card, but questions around balance, and what they truly are as a unit under Rishabh Pant, still linger
A star-heavy top order remains their calling card, but questions around balance, and what they truly are as a unit under Rishabh Pant, still linger
DC have made some smart acquisitions - David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Prithvi Shaw and more - but the aim would be to bring in consistency to their individual and collective potential
DC have made some smart acquisitions - David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Prithvi Shaw and more - but the aim would be to bring in consistency to their individual and collective potential
