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2026 Indian Premier League

The 2026 Indian Premier League, also known as IPL 19 and branded as TATA IPL 2026, was the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League, a professional Twenty20cricket league. The tournament featured 10 teams competing in 74 matches from 28 March to 31 May across 13 venues.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the final to secure their second consecutive IPL title. They became the first franchise to win the IPL and the Women's Premier League in the same year. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals scored the most runs (776) while Kagiso Rabada of Gujarat Titans took the most wickets (29) respectively. Sooryavanshi was named the tournament's most valuable player.