T20 World Cup Champs India Eye IPL 2026: Dates, Venues, Opening Match Revealed!
T20 World Cup Champs India Eye IPL 2026: Dates, Venues, Opening Match Revealed!
- •India made history by winning the ICC T20 World Cup, becoming the first to win at home and twice in a row.
- •After the T20 World Cup triumph, Indian players will now participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, starting March 28.
- •IPL 2026 will be the biggest season yet with 84 matches and 10 franchises; defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore to host the opener.
- •The opening match on March 28 is likely between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
- •The official schedule will be released in two phases due to state assembly elections; Bengaluru will host Qualifier 1 and the IPL 2026 final.