Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owned by India Cements Limited. They have won five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) and the Champions League Twenty20 twice (2010, 2014). They hold the records for the most appearances in the IPL playoffs (12 times) and the final (10 times). Their closest rival is Mumbai Indians. After a disappointing 2025 season where they finished at the bottom of the table, CSK has undergone a significant squad overhaul for 2026. The team is now led by a new captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, with a revised coaching staff that includes James Foster as the new fielding coach. The 2026 squad features key additions like Sanju Samson and Rahul Chahar, while stalwarts like Ravindra Jadeja have departed.
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Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) have been an IPL franchise since 2008, owned by KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited (Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul). They are yet to win the title but have been runners-up twice: in 2014 and most recently in 2025, where they topped the league stage but lost the final to RCB by 6 runs . For the 2026 season, the team is led by captain Shreyas Iyer and coached by Ricky Ponting. Key players include Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marcus Stoinis. Their primary home ground is the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is an Indian Premier League (IPL) team owned by Kalanithi Maran and Sun TV Network. Founded in 2012 after the Deccan Chargers were terminated, SRH debuted in 2013 and won their first title in 2016. They were runners-up in 2024 but finished sixth in 2025 under captain Pat Cummins. For the 2026 season, Ishan Kishan leads as stand-in captain while Cummins recovers from injury . They started with a competitive 201 against RCB but lost by six wickets.
Mumbai Indians, owned by Indiawin Sports Private Limited (a subsidiary of Reliance Industries), are one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Founded in 2008, the team is based in Mumbai and plays its home matches at Wankhede Stadium. They have won the IPL title five times—in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020—all under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, making them the first franchise to achieve five championships. Additionally, they clinched the now-defunct Champions League T20 twice, in 2011 and 2013. Despite a slow start in the early IPL seasons, Mumbai Indians experienced a major turnaround in 2013 when Rohit Sharma took over as captain. Their recent performances have been mixed: they finished fifth in 2021, tenth (last) in 2022, and reached the playoffs in 2023, where they defeated Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator but lost to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. In 2024, they again finished last (10th) in the points table . The team is currently coached by Mahela Jayawardene and captained by Hardik Pandya, continuing their legacy as a dominant force in T20 cricket.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is a cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group. Participating since 2008, KKR are three-time IPL champions, winning in 2012, 2014, and 2024, and have reached the final four times. Their home ground is Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and legendary players include Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Andre Russell.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is a major IPL franchise that finally won their maiden title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in the final after three previous final losses (2009, 2011, 2016). As defending champions in 2026, they are led by new captain Rajat Patidar, with key additions Venkatesh Iyer and Jacob Bethell joining the squad. They began their title defense with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Rajasthan Royals is a cricket franchise that debuted in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. They were the winners of the first-ever IPL under the leadership of the late Shane Warne. However, they struggled in the playoffs stage from 2009 to 2012 and were suspended from the IPL for two years in connection with a betting scandal. They made a comeback in 2018 and reached the playoffs but were eliminated in the group stage in the next three editions. Rajasthan Royals have had notable players such as Shane Warne, Rahul Dravid, Shane Watson, Jos Buttler, and Ajinkya Rahane. Jos Buttler is the highest run-scorer for the franchise, while Shane Watson is the leading wicket-taker. The Rajasthan Royals' 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) squad features a new-look core following the major trade of former captain Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings for all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Riyan Parag currently serves as the team’s captain, leading a young and dynamic side.
Delhi Capitals, formerly Delhi Daredevils, have played every IPL since 2008, reaching the semi-finals in 2008 and 2009 and their only final in 2020 (lost to Mumbai Indians). The team is owned by GMR and JSW Group. In 2025, under captain Axar Patel, they finished fifth with seven wins, missing the playoffs. Axar continues as captain in 2026 with a revamped squad including KL Rahul, David Miller, and Nitish Rana. They began the season with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on April 1.
The Gujarat Titans (GT) are an Ahmedabad-based IPL franchise, known for winning the title in their debut 2022 season under Hardik Pandya, then runners-up in 2023, now captained by batting star Shubman Gill, coached by Ashish Nehra, and owned by CVC Capital Partners, playing at Narendra Modi Stadium. Key players include Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Mohammed Siraj, and Glenn Phillips, with a strong mix of Indian and international talent.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), owned by RPSG Group, made their debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. The team made an impressive debut, reaching the playoffs but losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator. The team’s home ground is the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, which has a seating capacity 50,000.
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