IPL 2026 schedule this week (4-10 May): Full list of matches, dates, timings, venues of ‘Revenge Week’
IPL 2026 enters a crucial 'Revenge Week' with tightly packed standings. Punjab Kings lead, but top four spots are fiercely contested. Key rematches, including Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians, promise high drama and could significantly impact the playoff race.
Old scores are set to be settled.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League 2026 season is entering a defining phase, with the much-anticipated ‘Revenge Week’ promising high-intensity rematches, shifting momentum, and a potential shake-up in the playoff race. With 46 league games already completed, the standings remain tightly packed. Punjab Kings continue to lead the table, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals occupy the top four spots.
Close behind, Gujarat Titans are level on points with several contenders, making the upcoming fixtures crucial for teams looking to consolidate or revive their campaigns. Irfan Pathan highlights key battles Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the narrative-driven ‘Revenge Week’ adds an extra layer of intrigue, especially with teams carrying memories from earlier clashes. “There will be memories of that knock against GT last season, both for our ‘Fearless Prodigy’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the GT bowlers, because it was so unexpected, a teenager taking on the best when his team was struggling to win games,” Pathan said on JioStar.
“This time, though, the tables have turned. RR have managed to hold on to a spot in the top four, while GT are slowly gathering momentum. 400 runs at a strike-rate of 230 is outrageous for the youngster in the season so far and it will be interesting to see if RR’s young core fires again on what look like flat wickets in Jaipur,” he added.