IPL 2026 Schedule This week (April 20-26): The battle for the playoff spots is intensifying in the ongoing IPL 2026, with 29 matches already played in the season. Punjab Kings are at the top of the standings as the only unbeaten team at this stage – after five wins and six matches without a result.As other teams continue their charge towards the top of the standings, we have another set of nine crucial matches this week, which will shake up the points table again.The week begins with a crucial clash between two contrasting teams, with in-form Gujarat Titans, riding a hat-trick of wins, hosting bottom-placed Mumbai Indians, who have suffered four consecutive defeats after opening the campaign with a win.Next, Sunrisers Hyderabad, currently fourth, will face fifth-placed Delhi Capitals at home on Tuesday, followed by a clash between Lucknow Supergiants and Rajasthan Royals at the Ekna Stadium on Wednesday.To revive their campaign, MI will host Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede on Thursday, before defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans at home on Friday.They will be followed by another power packed double header weekend. DC vs PBKS and RR vs SRH on Saturday, followed by CSK vs GT and LSG vs KKR on Sunday.
Complete schedule of IPL 2026 this week (April 20-26): Matches, dates, times, venues and results
