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The Indian Premier League (IPL) section is a comprehensive source for all news, updates, and in-depth analysis related to one of the world's most exciting cricket leagues. This dedicated segment offers cricket enthusiasts a one-stop destination to follow their favorite teams, players, and all the action that unfolds both on and off the field during the IPL season.

Covering everything from pre-match analyses, live match updates, post-match reviews, to exclusive interviews with cricketers and insights from experts, the IPL section ensures that readers are well-informed about the latest happenings in the league. It delves into team strategies, player performances, emerging talents, and the business aspects of the league, providing a holistic view of the IPL ecosystem.

The Indian Express, known for its credible and detailed reporting, brings stories of triumph, heartbreak, and the sheer spectacle of cricket, capturing the essence of what makes the IPL a global phenomenon. The section also explores the impact of the league on international cricket, its role in nurturing young talent, and how it has revolutionized the game with its blend of entertainment and competitive sport.

For fans looking to stay updated with the IPL's fast-paced world, the IPL section of The Indian Express is an invaluable resource, offering timely and engaging content that matches the dynamism and passion of the league itself.

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Daily Briefing: India-US trade negotiations resume today amid tariff relief discussions

June 01, 2026 9:37 am

In today's edition: RCB IPL win, Maharashtra Marathi push, Delimitation row, and more

RCB beat GT to defend their IPL title in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (CREIMAS)

IPL full list of winners from 2008 to 2026 after RCB beat GT to lift maiden title

June 01, 2026 12:18 am

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Check the full list of Indian Premier League winners after Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans in the final to lift their second title in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

From Bihar’s Tajpur to IPL stardom: The extraordinary rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

May 31, 2026 12:37 pm

Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at 15 has proved that it takes more than a village to raise a champion. With hand-eye balance and powerful bat-swing, his game has a fearful symmetry that has cricket’s greats applauding the ‘new six machine’.

Amitabh Bachchan applauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, says he couldn't even play marbles at 15

May 30, 2026 10:52 am

Amitabh Bachchan says he couldn't even play marbles at Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's age as he praised the young cricketer.

Ishank Jaggi IPL SRH vs KKR 2017 Eliminator

5* off 8 balls: The IPL innings nobody remembers and player who never forgot it

May 28, 2026 6:28 pm

In a rain-hit Eliminator that ended at 2am, Ishank Jaggi walked in at 12/3 needing to keep his head while Gautam Gambhir did the hitting. He scored five. The team cut a cake in his honour.

(From L) Shivam Singh; Rahul Sharma; Aakash Chopra; Dhawal Kulkarni; Satya Prakash at the Mumbai studio, getting ready to start the regional language commentary feeds for the IPL match. (Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

How regional commentary is becoming a game changer for IPL

May 23, 2026 3:22 pm

Colourful, earthy, relatable and unapologetically irreverent, regional commentary is turning cricket from the stiff upper-lip gentleman’s game into a boisterous picnic in every town, village and mohalla.

Top 10 highest-paid IPL players: Virat Kohli leads with Rs 230 crore; check Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni's earnings

May 22, 2026 12:39 pm

Top 10 IPL cumulative earners players in IPL history: Rishabh Pant has emerged as one of the fastest-growing earners in IPL history, collecting Rs 137.8 crore in just nine seasons.

Shubman Gill's Gujarat beat CSK by 89 runs. (CREIMAS)

GT vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2026: Gujarat eliminate Chennai with thumping 89-run win

May 21, 2026 11:58 pm

IPL 2026 GT vs CSK Match Highlights: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler fifties power Gujarat Titans to a thumping 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Has MS Dhoni played his last IPL game? Before CSK’s match, former captain heads to Ranchi

May 21, 2026 4:29 pm

As has been the case through the season, Dhoni stays away from travelling to Ahmedabad for the last game

From vanvaas to the IPL: How Bihar went from 15 years of cricket exile to five players in one season

May 25, 2026 12:17 pm

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Tajpur, Sakib Hussain in Gopalganj, Mukesh Kumar, Ishan Kishan, Anukul Roy - five cricketers from a state whose association was suspended for 15 years. The Indian Express travels to Bihar to find out how a sleeping giant woke up.

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IPL 2024 Final: Kolkata Knight Riders demolish Sunrisers Hyderabad to win title for 3rd time

May 27, 2024 12:53 am

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the Indian Premier League in season 17.

Chennai Super Kings win IPL 2023 in stunning finish against Gujarat Titans

May 30, 2023 9:28 am

Chennai Super Kings have won the Indian Premier League in season 16.

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 62 runs

May 27, 2023 12:33 pm

Gujarat Titans crushed Mumbai Indians by 62 runs to storm into their second consecutive IPL final.

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians demolish Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs

May 25, 2023 1:00 am

Akash Madhwal nabs five wickets for five runs, three Lucknow batters perish following run outs.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs

May 24, 2023 12:16 am

GT vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans to reach another IPL final

IPL 2023: MI beat SRH by 8 wickets

May 21, 2023 8:35 pm

Cameron Green's magnificent maiden century (100 not out) and Rohit Sharma's half century powered Mumbai Indians to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad