The 19th season of the Indian Premier League is set to kick off on March 28 with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rajat Patidar’s team is the defending champion, having claimed their first title by defeating Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad last year.
This season is expected to be a significant one for Indian cricket, with all ten franchises being led by Indian captains. Ishan Kishan will temporarily take over the reins from Pat Cummins, who is recovering from an injury. With India’s recent T20 World Cup victory, there is a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming IPL season.
Matches for IPL 2026 will mostly start at 7:30PM IST, with a few early matches on double-header days beginning at 3:30PM. Fans can catch all the action live on the Star Sports Network and stream matches on JioHotstar.
So mark your calendars for March 28 and get ready for an exciting season of cricket as the IPL 2026 gets underway. Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling matches as the tournament progresses.
Published on Mar 27, 2026
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