The IPL 2026 has been an absolute treat so far and the tournament has had everything you could ask for.
The matches have been tight, the teams have been going at each other hard and neither side has been willing to give an inch.
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Punjab Kings have been the team to watch, their brand of cricket is one to vouch for.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals have also had strong campaigns and have shown they have the quality to go deep in this competition. However, it has not been the smoothest of rides for Mumbai Indians, who have not been at their best.
Here is how odds market is shaping up after nearly four weeks of action.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2025 title, claiming their first-ever IPL trophy after 18 seasons. In a thrilling final at Ahmedabad, RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs. RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs, with captain Rajat Patidar leading the charge and Virat Kohli contributing a steady 43.
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Punjab Kings, despite a valiant 61 off 30 balls from Shashank Singh, finished at 184/7 in their 20 overs. Key bowling performances for RCB included Krunal Pandya (2/17) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38), who took crucial wickets at the death overs.
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IPL 2026 got underway on March 28, with reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The season opener set the tone for what promises to be another high-scoring and action-packed edition of the tournament.
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The 19th edition of the IPL will run through just over two months, with the final scheduled for May 31.
With a packed schedule, multiple venues across India and the playoffs lined up towards the end of May, IPL 2026 is set to be one of the most extensive and competitive seasons in the league’s history.
The latest betting odds for IPL 2026:
|
Team |
Best Odds |
|
Punjab Kings |
9/4 |
|
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
5/2 |
|
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
5/1 |
|
Rajasthan Royals |
6/1 |
|
Gujarat Titans |
7/1 |
|
Chennai Super Kings |
20/1 |
|
Delhi Capitals |
50/1 |
|
Mumbai Indians |
60/1 |
|
Kolkata Knight Riders |
100/1 |
|
Lucknow Super Giants |
400/1 |
* Odds correct at time of publish but subject to change
