IPL 2026 Schedule This week (April 6-12): After nine exciting games last week, a trend is starting to emerge as to which teams are on a roll and which are still struggling to adapt to the new season. 11 matches have been played so far in the new IPL season and four teams have already scored early in the race towards the playoffs.With two wins in two matches, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and last season’s finalists Punjab Kings are the early favorites for the playoff spots. Meanwhile, three teams remain winless after nine days of action in IPL 2026.
Go beyond the limits with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Chennai Super Kings find themselves at the bottom after suffering three consecutive defeats in as many matches this season, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans joining the five-time champions in the list of winless teams, each with two defeats.With a win each, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have opened their account in the standings and will look to challenge the top four this week.There are some mouth-watering contests lined up this week, and KKR will host the in-form Punjab Kings on Monday as they look to end their slump at Eden Gardens. High-flying Rajasthan Royals will host Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday, followed by Gujarat Titans visiting Delhi Capitals looking for their first win of the season on Wednesday.KKR will play their fourth match on Thursday, taking on Lucknow Super Giants at home as they look to gain momentum, before two in-form teams, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, lock horns in Guwahati on Friday.In the weekend doubleheaders, Punjab Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings will take on Delhi Capitals on Saturday, followed by Lucknow Super Giants against Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.There are likely to be a lot of changes in the points table this week.
Complete IPL 2026 schedule this week (April 6-12): Matches, dates, times, venues
| Date | Day | Home team | Visiting team | Time (IST) | Event | Result |
| April 6 | Monday | kkr | PBKS | 19:30 | Calcutta | washing |
| April 7 | Tuesday | RR | MY | 19:30 | Guwahati | — |
| April 8 | Wednesday | DC | G.T. | 19:30 | Delhi | — |
| April 9 | Thursday | kkr | LSG | 19:30 | Calcutta | — |
| April 10 | Friday | RR | RCB | 19:30 | Guwahati | — |
| April 11 | Saturday | PBKS | SSR | 15:30 | New Chandigarh | — |
| April 11 | Saturday | CSK | DC | 19:30 | Chennai | — |
| April 12 | Sunday | LSG | G.T. | 15:30 | Lucknow | — |
| April 12 | Sunday | MY | RCB | 19:30 | Bombay | — |
