Kamal Ghorui
IPL 2026 schedule this week (6-12 April): After nine thrilling matches last week, a trend is beginning to emerge on which teams are on a roll and which are still struggling to settle into the new season. So far, 11 matches have been played in the new season of the IPL, and four teams have already set the early marker in the race for the playoffs.With two wins in two matches, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and last-season finalists Punjab Kings are the early front-runners for playoff spots. Meanwhile, three teams are still winless after nine days of action in IPL 2026.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Chennai Super Kings sit at the bottom after suffering three straight defeats in as many matches this season, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans joining the five-time champions on the list of winless teams, each with two losses.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, with KKR hosting in-form Punjab Kings on Monday as they look to end their slide at Eden Gardens. High-flying Rajasthan Royals will then welcome Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday, followed by Gujarat Titans visiting Delhi Capitals in search of their first win of the season on Wednesday.KKR will play their fourth game on Thursday, facing Lucknow Super Giants at home as they aim to build momentum, before two in-form sides, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, face off in Guwahati on Friday.The weekend double-headers will see Punjab Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals on Saturday, followed by Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.There is likely to be plenty of shuffling in the points table this week.
Full schedule of IPL 2026 this week (6-12 April): Matches, dates, timings, venues
| Date | Day | Home Team | Visiting Team | Time (IST) | Venue |
| April 6 | Monday | KKR | PBKS | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| April 7 | Tuesday | RR | MI | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| April 8 | Wednesday | DC | GT | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| April 9 | Thursday | KKR | LSG | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| April 10 | Friday | RR | RCB | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| April 11 | Saturday | PBKS | SRH | 3:30 PM | New Chandigarh |
| April 11 | Saturday | CSK | DC | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| April 12 | Sunday | LSG | GT | 3:30 PM | Lucknow |
| April 12 | Sunday | MI | RCB | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
