The 10 IPL 2026 franchises
IPL 2026 features the same 10 franchises that have anchored the league since 2022.
Come Sports’s teams page shows the squad, the upcoming fixtures, the head-to-head records, and the fantasy points scored for each franchise.
The 10 franchises break into 3 tiers based on IPL 2026 form.
Franchise-by-franchise fantasy analysis
Mumbai Indians’ 2026 squad is built around a strong Indian batting core and an experienced pace attack.
Chennai Super Kings’ 2026 squad is built around experienced all-rounders and spin bowlers.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad round out the top tier.
Head-to-head records and venue splits
Come Sports’s head-to-head records page shows the historical results for every franchise pair.
The venue splits are the most useful input for fantasy team selection.
The head-to-head records also reveal the player-vs-player matchups.
How to use the teams page for fantasy selection
Start with the franchise’s upcoming fixtures, then check the head-to-head record, then check the venue split, then check the player form.
The captain pick on a franchise-specific match should be the franchise’s highest-form player.
The vice-captain pick should be a different role or a different franchise.
Impact player rule and how it affects team selection
The impact player rule allows each franchise to substitute one player at any point during the match.
The impact player announcement is the most important pre-match input.
The impact player rule also affects the in-match scoring.
Team form trends and momentum
A team’s form is the most useful single input for predicting the next match’s outcome.
Come Sports’s form trend page shows the last 10 match results for every franchise.
The momentum factor is the underrated element of the form trend.
Franchise-specific captain pick recommendations
For MI matches on flat pitches, the recommended captain pick is the top-order Indian batsman.
For CSK matches at Chepauk, the recommended captain pick is the spinner.
For RCB, KKR, and SRH matches, the recommended captain pick is the explosive middle-order batsman.
Frequently asked questions
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