IPL 2027 Guide: Fixtures, Teams, Squads, Records & Auction

The complete fan guide to the 20th Indian Premier League season — 10 teams, 74 matches, one trophy.

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RCB Defend the Crown in 2027

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026. Can anyone stop a three-peat?

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Every Squad, Every Player

Full 2026 squad lists for all 10 franchises, with a profile page for every single player.

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Records That May Never Fall

Kohli's 9,336 runs. Gayle's 175 not out. Chahal's 233 wickets. The all-time IPL record book, verified.

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The Goa Mini-Auction, Explained

Purses, rules, retentions and the most expensive buys in IPL auction history — all in one hub.

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IPL 2027 at a glance: 20th season · BCCI-stated target window 10 March – 15 May 2027 · 74 matches · 10 teams · Defending champions: Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Mini-auction reported for December 2026 in Goa. Match-by-match fixtures are PENDING until the BCCI publishes them.

All 10 IPL Teams

Tap a team for its full squad, kit colours, home venue, title history and latest updates.

CSK · Chennai · 5 title(s)
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad

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MI · Mumbai · 5 title(s)
Captain: Hardik Pandya

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RCB · Bengaluru · 2 title(s)
Captain: Rajat Patidar

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KKR · Kolkata · 3 title(s)
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane

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DC · Delhi · 0 title(s)
Captain: Axar Patel

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SRH · Hyderabad · 1 title(s)
Captain: Pat Cummins

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RR · Jaipur · 1 title(s)
Captain: PENDING (post-Samson trade confirmation awaited)

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PBKS · New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) · 0 title(s)
Captain: Shreyas Iyer

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GT · Ahmedabad · 1 title(s)
Captain: Shubman Gill

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LSG · Lucknow · 0 title(s)
Captain: Rishabh Pant

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Headline IPL Records

Verified all-time marks through the 2026 final.

RecordHolderMark
Most runs (career)Virat Kohli9,336 runs in 283 matches, 2008–2026
Most wickets (career)Yuzvendra Chahal233 wickets in 188 matches, 2013–2026
Highest individual scoreChris Gayle175 not out off 66 balls, RCB v Pune Warriors, 2013
Fastest centuryChris Gayle30 balls, in the same 175* innings, 2013
Fastest fiftyYashasvi Jaiswal / Urvil Patel13 balls — Jaiswal (RR, 2023) and Patel (CSK, 2026)
Best bowling figuresAlzarri Joseph6 for 12, Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2019
Highest team totalSunrisers Hyderabad287 for 3 v Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2024
Lowest team totalRoyal Challengers Bengaluru49 all out v Kolkata Knight Riders, 2017

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Recent Champions

SeasonWinnerRunner-up
2021Chennai Super KingsKolkata Knight Riders
2022Gujarat TitansRajasthan Royals
2023Chennai Super KingsGujarat Titans
2024Kolkata Knight RidersSunrisers Hyderabad
2025Royal Challengers BengaluruPunjab Kings
2026Royal Challengers BengaluruGujarat Titans

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