ipl 2026 schedule This week (6-12 April): After nine exciting matches last week, a trend is beginning to emerge as to which teams are on the move and which teams are still fighting for a place in the new season. 11 matches have been played so far in the new season of IPLAnd four teams have already made early marks in the race for the playoffs.Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore, with two wins from two matches, Rajasthan RoyalsDelhi Capitals and last season’s finalists Punjab Kings are leading the early race for the playoff places. Meanwhile, three teams are still winless after nine days of action in IPL 2026.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Chennai Super Kings After suffering three consecutive defeats in as many matches this season, Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans have joined the five-time champions in the list of winning teams with two defeats each.With one win each, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have opened their accounts in the standings and will look to challenge the top four this week.There are some exciting contests lined up this week, with KKR hosting the in-form Punjab Kings on Monday as they look to end their slump at the Eden Gardens. High-flying Rajasthan Royals will welcome Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday, followed by Gujarat Titans visiting Delhi Capitals in search of their first win of the season on Wednesday.KKR will play their fourth game on Thursday, facing Lucknow Super Giants on home soil as they aim to face two in-form teams, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, before taking on Guwahati on Friday.The weekend doubleheader will see Punjab Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings take on Delhi Capitals on Saturday, followed by Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.There is a possibility of a lot of changes in the point table this week.

Complete IPL 2026 schedule this week (April 6-12): Matches, dates, timings, venues