IPL FAQ — Quick Answers to the Most-Searched Questions

Short answers with links to the full guides, records and history pages behind them.

Frequently Asked Questions

IPL 2025 winner — who lifted the trophy?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru — they beat Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad. Full story: our who-won guide.

IPL 2026 champions — who took the title?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru again — a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on 31 May 2026 (GT 155/8; RCB 161/5, Kohli 75*).

IPL 2027 start date — what has the BCCI said?

The BCCI is targeting 10 March 2027, with the season to finish by 15 May 2027. Fixtures are pending.

How many franchises compete in the IPL?

Ten franchises: CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, DC, SRH, RR, PBKS, GT and LSG.

Biggest IPL auction price of all time — who holds it?

Rishabh Pant — Rs 27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants at the 2025 mega auction.

All-time IPL run-scoring leader — who is it?

Virat Kohli — 9,336 runs in 283 matches through the 2026 season.

All-time IPL wicket-taking leader — who is it?

Yuzvendra Chahal — 233 wickets in 188 matches through 2026.

Highest individual IPL innings — what is the record score?

Chris Gayle's 175 not out for RCB in 2013 — also the fastest century, off 30 balls.

Biggest team total in IPL history — what is it?

Sunrisers Hyderabad's 287 for 3 against RCB in 2024.

Most IPL championships by a team — who leads?

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians — five each.

IPL 2027 auction date and venue — what is reported?

Reported for 16 December 2026 at ITC Grand Goa (mini-auction). Official confirmation pending.

Orange Cap in the IPL — what does it reward?

The award — and literal cap — for the season's top run-scorer. The 2026 winner was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with 776 runs.

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