RR vs GT: Why are there no double-headers on Saturday, May 9 in IPL 2026?
The IPL 2026 schedule on Saturday, May 9 has only a single fixture in Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans at Jaipur.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Indian Premier League season 19 is running from March 28, 2026, to May 31, 2026, featuring 10 franchises. Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered the season as defending champions after winning the 2025 title. The league retains its 74-match format.
There won't be any double-headers on Saturday in May. IPL 2026 HUB: Latest IPL News | IPL Points Table | Team Stats | IPL 2026 Squads Why are there no double-headers on Saturday, May 9 in IPL 2026? Saturday double-headers are officially a thing of the past in IPL 2026.
A total of 12 double-headers were built into the IPL 2026 schedule. Eight of these were played through April, split across Saturdays and Sundays. But from May onward, the format shifts.