RCB topped IPL 2026 and won Qualifier 1, a path 12/15 champions follow since 2011. MI (2019, 2020), GT (2022) and KKR (2024) also topped league stage and lifted title, showing Qualifier 1 winners often convert dominance into trophies.

IPL 2026 | RCB finished at top of points table and won Qualifier 1, but history is not looking kind

From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru here is a look at five IPL teams with most wins at a venue. The list also features the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad after Bengaluru recorded their 50th win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.`

From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 5 IPL teams with most wins at a venue

From CSK to MI here is a look at five teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs. The list also features the likes of RCB, KKR and SRH as the race for the IPL 2026 Playoff intensifies. 

From CSK to MI, 5 teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs

Notably, KKR bought Green at IPL auction in December last year for INR 25.20 crore ($2.80 million) - making him the costliest foreign player in the history of the cash-rich league. He has scored 18, 2, 4, 32* and 0 in five matches played as a batter and has taken just one wicket in four overs bowled across last two innings.

IPL 2026 | 'His worst nightmare': Ex-AUS skipper Finch says KKR need not to play Green because of price tag

Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best.

IPL 2026 | Skipper Rahane admits 'it is tough' after KKR's fourth loss in five matches

Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders? Check result

Rajasthan Royals remain the only team to win all four matches while PBKS have three wins and one no-result. KKR, on the other hand, are still searching for first win. Check how all the teams stack up after four matches each

IPL 2026 | 4 matches each - KKR still waiting for a win while RR stay unbeaten - check how teams stack

Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

IPL 2026 | Was Finn Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi

The batter was 2 off 8 balls when he decided to take matters seriously and went on to score 52 off next 19 balls to take his team home in the last-ball thriller by three wickets. LSG chased down 182-run target only because of him and coach Justin Langer was nothing but ecstatic about him.

IPL 2026 | 'Used to finishing off games': LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell

LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands in a chase of 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. 

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders? Check result

"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League ahead of KKR vs LSG on Thursday (Apr 9).

Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's decision making after he elected to bat first in overcast condition post winning the toss vs PBKS has been questioned by former cricketers including Anil Kumble, ex-India coach. KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs before the rain stopped play and eventually the game was abandoned.

IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS

The wet conditions made it impossible continue with the game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata beyond 3.4 overs in which KKR scored only 25 runs and lost two wickets. With no team winning the match, the two points were divided equally between KKR and PBKS. 

Who won yesterday’s IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings? Check result

All-rounder Cameron Green, KKR's INR 25.20 crore acquisition at auction before the season, is nearing to return to bowling in promising signs for the franchise. Green did not bowl in the first two KKR matches, which raised questions on playing so much money for just one skill.

IPL 2026 | Will KKR's Cameron Green bowl vs PBKS? Bowling coach Tim Southee offers update

Russell is the perfect fit for the role, given that he's only one of four IPL batters to smash 100 or more sixes in the death overs. MS Dhoni tops the list with 186, followed by Kieron Pollard's 127, AB de Villiers's  112 and Russell's exact 100.

IPL 2026 | Two matches done, How has Andre Russell fared as KKR's power coach?

It is interesting that since 2023, only Abhishek Sharma (176.56) has higher strike rate than Rahane (167.78) among Indian batters in the powerplay. Rahane's strike rate, however, goes down once the restrictions are lifted but still remains decent enough nonetheless.

IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': KKR skipper Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics

With SRH 111/1 after 8.1 overs, things were very much heading in the right direction for the home side before Muzarabani was called in to action. The Zimbabwe pacer first scalped Ishan (14 off 9) on the second ball of the ninth over before getting the better of Abhishek (48 off 21).

IPL 2026: Mustafizur who? Blessing Muzarabani scalps Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma in one over for KKR

KKR bought Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 mini auction for INR 25.20 crore- the highest ever in the history of the league for a foreign player. He, however, did not bowl in season opening loss vs MI to which Rahane said: “Ask Cricket Australia.”

IPL 2026 | Cam Green a INR 25.20 crore mistake? CA says KKR 'fully aware' of bowling limitations

The announcement made on Wednesday (Mar 25) will see Navdeep Saini link up with the KKR squad on Thursday and resume training ahead of the side’s IPL 2026 opening clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday (Mar 29) at the Wankhede Stadium. 

IPL 2026: KKR rope in Navdeep Saini as injury replacement for Harshit Rana

The three-time IPL winners KKR decided to retire Andre Russell's jersey as a mark of respect for his services to the franchise over the years. Russell spent 11 seasons at KKR from 2014 to 2025 with an exception fo 2017 when he didn't play IPL. Before KKR, he played with Delhi Capital from 2013-14.

IPL 2026 | Three-time winners KKR retire Power Coach Russell's jersey in heartfelt tribute - WATCH

Akash Deep who made headlines during India tour of England last year in the red-ball format will miss the entire season. The injury crisis comes after Harshit Rana and new signing Matheesha Pathirana are also struggling with injuries.

After Harshit Rana KKR dealt another injury blow, Akash Deep ruled out of IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders could see a major ownership change as reports suggest the Mehta Group is planning to sell its stake in Knight Riders Sports Private Limited (KRSPL), potentially reshaping the IPL franchise’s ownership structure.


IPL: Reports suggest Mehta group to sell Kolkata Knight Riders stake 

During the IPL 2026 auctions in Abu Dhabi, KKR bought Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore, one of the highest during the auctions for a foreign player. 

IPL 2026: BJP leader slams Shah Rukh Khan, calls him 'traitor' after KKR purchases Bangladeshi player

KKR bagged several A-listers at the recently concluded auction, but will be without their key overseas player for a brief window midway through next season.

KKR’s overseas seamer to miss eight days in IPL 2026 for THIS reason

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IPL 2026 | RCB finished at top of points table and won Qualifier 1, but history is not looking kind

From MI to RCB, 5 IPL teams with most wins at a venue

From CSK to MI, 5 teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs

IPL 2026 | Ex-AUS skipper says KKR need not to play Green because of price tag

IPL 2026 | Rahane admits 'it is tough' after KKR's fourth loss in five matches

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between CSK vs KKR? Check result

IPL 2026 | 4 matches each - check how all teams stack up so far

IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi

IPL 2026 | LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between LSG vs KKR? Check result

Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub

IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS

Who won yesterday’s IPL 2026 match between KKR vs PBKS? Check result

IPL 2026 | Will KKR's Cameron Green bowl vs PBKS? Bowling coach Tim Southee offers update

IPL 2026 | Two matches done, How has Andre Russell fared as KKR's power coach?

IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics

IPL 2026: Mustafizur who? Muzarabani scalps Ishan, Abhishek in one over for KKR

IPL | Green a INR 25.20 crore mistake? CA says KKR 'fully aware' of situation

IPL 2026: KKR rope in Navdeep Saini as injury replacement for Harshit Rana

IPL 2026 | KKR retire Power Coach Russell's jersey in heartfelt tribute - WATCH

After Harshit Rana KKR dealt another blow, Akash Deep ruled out of IPL 2026

IPL: Reports suggest Mehta group to sell Kolkata Knight Riders stake

BJP leader slams SRK, calls him 'traitor' after KKR purchases Bangladeshi player

KKR’s overseas seamer to miss eight days in IPL 2026 for THIS reason