IPL 2026 Dream11 Prediction | From Match 1 to IPL 2026 Final

IPL 2026 begins March 28. The final happens on May 28.

Between those dates, 74 league matches plus 4 playoff games decide the champion.

Every single fixture gets a detailed Dream11 prediction on this page before it starts.

This is your season-long IPL 2026 Dream11 prediction hub.

Not a one-time article. Not generic tips recycled for every match.

This page updates daily with predictions tailored to each specific game.

Pitch conditions change. Team form shifts.

Injury news breaks. Each prediction accounts for those factors.

The season starts with the RCB vs SRH Match 1 at Bengaluru on March 28.

From there, matches run nearly every day through late May.

This hub organizes everything so you can find today’s match, plan for the week ahead, or track your favorite team’s fixtures.

IPL 2026 Dream11 Prediction

Bookmark this page now. You will need it for the entire tournament. Predictions go live 24-48 hours before each match with confirmed playing 11s, pitch reports that affect Dream11 scoring, and captain picks based on current performance rather than reputation.

How does this page work?

This hub serves one purpose: to get you to the right Dream11 prediction fast.

• Today’s Section (updated every morning): Shows fixtures scheduled for today with quick picks, pitch summary, and links to full predictions.
• This Week’s Matches (updated every Monday): Lists the next 7 days of fixtures with prediction status indicators showing what’s live now versus coming soon.
• Complete Schedule (all 70 league matches): Full table with every date, venue, time, and match. Use browser search (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to find specific teams quickly.
• Team Finder (organized by franchise): See all matches for your favorite team in one place. Each team section lists every fixture they play with dates and venues.
• Playoff Section (updates once teams qualify): Coverage for Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final appears after the league stage concludes.

Each prediction link takes you to a detailed analysis covering playing 11s, pitch conditions, player form, captain choices, and Dream11 strategy specific to that match.

Next 7 Days of Matches

Status Guide:

• 🟢 Live = Full prediction available now
• 🟡 48h = Publishes within 48 hours
• 🟡 Soon = Coming in 3-4 days
• ⚪ Later = 5+ days away

Complete IPL 2026 Schedule – All 70 League Matches

Note: Matches 71-74 and playoff games added once final league standings are confirmed.

Find Matches by Team

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Matches

• Match 3: RR vs CSK (Mar 30, Guwahati)
• Match 7: CSK vs PBKS (Apr 3, Chennai)
• Match 11: RCB vs CSK (Apr 5, Bengaluru)
• Match 18: CSK vs DC (Apr 11, Chennai)
• Match 22: CSK vs KKR (Apr 14, Chennai)
• Match 27: SRH vs CSK (Apr 18, Hyderabad)
• Match 33: CSK vs MI (Apr 23, Mumbai)
• Match 37: GT vs CSK (Apr 26, Ahmedabad)
• Match 44: CSK vs MI (May 2, Chennai)
• Match 48: DC vs CSK (May 5, Delhi)
• Match 53: CSK vs LSG (May 10, Chennai)
• Match 58: LSG vs CSK (May 14, Dharamshala)
• Match 62: CSK vs SRH (May 17, Delhi)
• Match 65: CSK vs GT (May 20, Kolkata)
• Match 70: CSK vs PBKS (May 24, Kolkata)

Delhi Capitals (DC) Matches

• Match 5: LSG vs DC (Apr 1, Lucknow)
• Match 8: DC vs MI (Apr 4, Delhi)
• Match 14: DC vs GT (Apr 8, Delhi)
• Match 18: CSK vs DC (Apr 11, Chennai)
• Match 26: RCB vs DC (Apr 18, Bengaluru)
• Match 31: SRH vs DC (Apr 21, Hyderabad)
• Match 35: DC vs PBKS (Apr 25, Delhi)
• Match 39: DC vs RCB (Apr 27, Delhi)
• Match 43: RR vs DC (May 1, Jaipur)
• Match 48: DC vs CSK (May 5, Delhi)
• Match 51: DC vs KKR (May 8, Delhi)
• Match 55: GT vs DC (May 11, Dharamshala)
• Match 61: DC vs RR (May 17, Dharamshala)
• Match 69: KKR vs DC (May 24, Mumbai)

Gujarat Titans (GT) Matches

• Match 4: PBKS vs GT (Mar 31, New Chandigarh)
• Match 9: GT vs RR (Apr 4, Ahmedabad)
• Match 14: DC vs GT (Apr 8, Delhi)
• Match 19: LSG vs GT (Apr 12, Lucknow)
• Match 25: GT vs KKR (Apr 17, Ahmedabad)
• Match 30: GT vs MI (Apr 20, Ahmedabad)
• Match 34: RCB vs GT (Apr 24, Bengaluru)
• Match 37: GT vs CSK (Apr 26, Ahmedabad)
• Match 42: GT vs RCB (Apr 30, Ahmedabad)
• Match 46: GT vs PBKS (May 3, Ahmedabad)
• Match 52: RR vs GT (May 9, Jaipur)
• Match 55: GT vs DC (May 11, Dharamshala)
• Match 59: KKR vs GT (May 15, Lucknow)
• Match 65: CSK vs GT (May 20, Kolkata)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Matches

• Match 2: MI vs KKR (Mar 29, Mumbai)
• Match 6: KKR vs SRH (Apr 2, Kolkata)
• Match 12: KKR vs PBKS (Apr 6, Kolkata)
• Match 15: KKR vs LSG (Apr 9, Kolkata)
• Match 22: CSK vs KKR (Apr 14, Chennai)
• Match 25: GT vs KKR (Apr 17, Ahmedabad)
• Match 28: KKR vs RR (Apr 19, Kolkata)
• Match 38: LSG vs KKR (Apr 26, Lucknow)
• Match 45: SRH vs KKR (May 3, Hyderabad)
• Match 51: DC vs KKR (May 8, Delhi)
• Match 56: KKR vs RCB (May 12, Ahmedabad)
• Match 59: KKR vs GT (May 15, Lucknow)
• Match 64: KKR vs MI (May 19, Jaipur)
• Match 69: KKR vs DC (May 24, Mumbai)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Matches

• Match 5: LSG vs DC (Apr 1, Lucknow)
• Match 10: SRH vs LSG (Apr 5, Hyderabad)
• Match 15: KKR vs LSG (Apr 9, Kolkata)
• Match 19: LSG vs GT (Apr 12, Lucknow)
• Match 23: RCB vs LSG (Apr 15, Bengaluru)
• Match 29: PBKS vs LSG (Apr 19, New Chandigarh)
• Match 32: RR vs LSG (Apr 22, Lucknow)
• Match 38: LSG vs KKR (Apr 26, Lucknow)
• Match 47: MI vs LSG (May 4, Mumbai)
• Match 50: LSG vs RCB (May 7, Lucknow)
• Match 53: CSK vs LSG (May 10, Chennai)
• Match 58: LSG vs CSK (May 14, Dharamshala)
• Match 63: RR vs LSG (May 18, Chennai)
• Match 67: LSG vs PBKS (May 22, Hyderabad)

Mumbai Indians (MI) Matches

• Match 2: MI vs KKR (Mar 29, Mumbai)
• Match 8: DC vs MI (Apr 4, Delhi)
• Match 13: RR vs MI (Apr 7, Guwahati)
• Match 20: MI vs RCB (Apr 12, Mumbai)
• Match 24: MI vs PBKS (Apr 16, Mumbai)
• Match 30: GT vs MI (Apr 20, Ahmedabad)
• Match 33: CSK vs MI (Apr 23, Mumbai)
• Match 41: MI vs SRH (Apr 29, Mumbai)
• Match 44: CSK vs MI (May 2, Chennai)
• Match 47: MI vs LSG (May 4, Mumbai)
• Match 57: MI vs PBKS (May 13, Raipur)
• Match 64: KKR vs MI (May 19, Jaipur)
• Match 68: MI vs RR (May 23, Lucknow)

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Matches

• Match 4: PBKS vs GT (Mar 31, New Chandigarh)
• Match 7: CSK vs PBKS (Apr 3, Chennai)
• Match 12: KKR vs PBKS (Apr 6, Kolkata)
• Match 17: PBKS vs SRH (Apr 11, New Chandigarh)
• Match 24: MI vs PBKS (Apr 16, Mumbai)
• Match 29: PBKS vs LSG (Apr 19, New Chandigarh)
• Match 35: DC vs PBKS (Apr 25, Delhi)
• Match 40: PBKS vs RR (Apr 28, New Chandigarh)
• Match 46: GT vs PBKS (May 3, Ahmedabad)
• Match 49: SRH vs PBKS (May 6, Hyderabad)
• Match 54: RCB vs PBKS (May 10, Raipur)
• Match 57: MI vs PBKS (May 13, Raipur)
• Match 60: PBKS vs RCB (May 16, Kolkata)
• Match 67: LSG vs PBKS (May 22, Hyderabad)
• Match 70: CSK vs PBKS (May 24, Kolkata)

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Matches

• Match 3: RR vs CSK (Mar 30, Guwahati)
• Match 9: GT vs RR (Apr 4, Ahmedabad)
• Match 13: RR vs MI (Apr 7, Guwahati)
• Match 16: RR vs RCB (Apr 10, Guwahati)
• Match 21: SRH vs RR (Apr 13, Hyderabad)
• Match 28: KKR vs RR (Apr 19, Kolkata)
• Match 32: RR vs LSG (Apr 22, Lucknow)
• Match 36: RR vs SRH (Apr 25, Jaipur)
• Match 40: PBKS vs RR (Apr 28, New Chandigarh)
• Match 43: RR vs DC (May 1, Jaipur)
• Match 52: RR vs GT (May 9, Jaipur)
• Match 61: DC vs RR (May 17, Dharamshala)
• Match 63: RR vs LSG (May 18, Chennai)
• Match 68: MI vs RR (May 23, Lucknow)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Matches

• Match 1: RCB vs SRH (Mar 28, Bengaluru)
• Match 11: RCB vs CSK (Apr 5, Bengaluru)
• Match 16: RR vs RCB (Apr 10, Guwahati)
• Match 20: MI vs RCB (Apr 12, Mumbai)
• Match 23: RCB vs LSG (Apr 15, Bengaluru)
• Match 26: RCB vs DC (Apr 18, Bengaluru)
• Match 34: RCB vs GT (Apr 24, Bengaluru)
• Match 39: DC vs RCB (Apr 27, Delhi)
• Match 42: GT vs RCB (Apr 30, Ahmedabad)
• Match 50: LSG vs RCB (May 7, Lucknow)
• Match 54: RCB vs PBKS (May 10, Raipur)
• Match 56: KKR vs RCB (May 12, Ahmedabad)
• Match 60: PBKS vs RCB (May 16, Kolkata)
• Match 66: SRH vs RCB (May 21, Chennai)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Matches

• Match 1: RCB vs SRH (Mar 28, Bengaluru)
• Match 6: KKR vs SRH (Apr 2, Kolkata)
• Match 10: SRH vs LSG (Apr 5, Hyderabad)
• Match 17: PBKS vs SRH (Apr 11, New Chandigarh)
• Match 21: SRH vs RR (Apr 13, Hyderabad)
• Match 27: SRH vs CSK (Apr 18, Hyderabad)
• Match 31: SRH vs DC (Apr 21, Hyderabad)
• Match 36: RR vs SRH (Apr 25, Jaipur)
• Match 41: MI vs SRH (Apr 29, Mumbai)
• Match 45: SRH vs KKR (May 3, Hyderabad)
• Match 49: SRH vs PBKS (May 6, Hyderabad)
• Match 62: CSK vs SRH (May 17, Delhi)
• Match 66: SRH vs RCB (May 21, Chennai)

Playoff Knockout Stage

Playoff predictions are published 48-72 hours before each knockout match once teams qualify through the league stage.

Qualifier 1

• Matchup: 1st place vs 2nd place (TBD after league stage)
• Date: TBD
• Venue: TBD
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Prediction: Available 72 hours before the match

Eliminator

• Matchup: 3rd place vs 4th place (TBD after league stage)
• Date: TBD
• Venue: TBD
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Prediction: Available 72 hours before the match

Qualifier 2

• Matchup: Q1 loser vs Eliminator winner (TBD)
• Date: TBD
• Venue: TBD
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Prediction: Available 72 hours before the match

IPL 2026 Final

• Matchup: Q1 winner vs Q2 winner (TBD)
• Date: May 28, 2026 (Tentative)
• Venue: TBD
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Prediction: Available 72 hours before the match

What Every Prediction Contains?

Each match prediction includes:

Match Setup

• Recent form trends for both teams
• Head-to-head history with tactical patterns
• Key player battles to watch
• Strategic advantages each side holds

Venue Analysis

• Pitch type and typical behavior
• Average scores and chasing success rates
• Spinner vs pacer advantage percentages
• Dew factor for evening matches
• Weather forecast and impact

Team Information

• Expected playing 11 for both sides
• Latest injury news and availability
• Changes from the previous match
• Squad depth assessment

Player Performance

• Last 5-10 match statistics
• Strike rates and economy rates
• Venue-specific historical numbers
• Success rate against tonight’s opposition

Dream11 Guidance

• Captain’s recommendation with reasoning
• Vice-captain alternative
• 3-5 must-pick players
• Differential options for big contests
• Budget picks offering value
• Players to avoid with explanations

Contest Tactics

• Small league strategy (consistency focus)
• Grand league strategy (ceiling focus)
• Credit distribution by role
• Risk vs safe team builds

Captain Selection Framework

The captain picks double your points. The right choice wins contests. The wrong choice loses them.

Match the Pitch

• Turning tracks: Captain spinners or all-rounders who play spin well. Eden Gardens, Chepauk, Barsapara reward spinners. Rashid Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Ravindra Jadeja become prime options.
• Flat tracks: Captain aggressive batters. Wankhede, Chinnaswamy, and Jaipur favor stroke makers. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav deliver big scores.

Target Weak Bowling

Some teams leak runs in specific phases. If the opposition struggles in the death overs, the captain finishes. If powerplay bowling is poor, the captain should be aggressive with the openers. Each prediction highlights these weaknesses.

Follow Current Form

A player averaging 45+ in the last 5 matches beats a bigger name averaging 25. Recent form trumps career stats in T20. Each prediction flags players in peak form right now.

Use Venue Specialists

Some players dominate certain grounds. They average 50+ at one venue while averaging 30 elsewhere. When they play at their favorite ground, captain them. Each prediction includes venue-specific data.

Venue-Specific Strategy Guide

Bengaluru – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Flat batting paradise, short boundaries, 175-185 first innings average. Chasing preferred (58% success). Pick explosive batters, avoid defensive bowlers, prioritize death specialists.

Chennai – MA Chidambaram Stadium

Slow turner, 155-165 first innings average. Chasing difficult (42% success). Load spinners, favor anchors over hitters, strong bat-first advantage.

Delhi – Arun Jaitley Stadium

Balanced surface, 170-180 first innings average. Even chasing odds, dew helps. Quality all-rounders score well, death bowlers crucial.

Guwahati – Barsapara Cricket Stadium

Slow with uneven bounce, spin-friendly, 145-155 first innings average. Chasing poor (33% success). Spinners are non-negotiable; patient batters preferred.

Ahmedabad – Narendra Modi Stadium

High-scoring, 180-190 first innings average. Chasing easier with dew (55% success). Pick power hitters, expensive bowlers, risky.

Hyderabad – Rajiv Gandhi International

Fast and bouncy, 175-185 first innings average. Chasing slightly easier (52% success). Genuine pace bowlers get bounce, stroke makers thrive.

Jaipur – Sawai Mansingh Stadium

Batting paradise, small boundaries, 185-195 first innings average. Chasing easier (60% success). Load batters, economical bowlers over wicket-takers.

Kolkata – Eden Gardens

Slow turner after powerplay, 160-170 first innings average. Chasing difficult (45% success). Spinners are essential, grinders over big hitters.

Lucknow – Ekana Stadium

Balanced with pace and bounce, 170-180 first innings average. Even chasing (50-50). Quality pace bowlers are valuable.

Mumbai – Wankhede Stadium

Flat with sea breeze aiding swing, 180-190 first innings average. Dew helps chasers (55% success). Attacking batters, swing bowlers in the powerplay.

Managing Your 100 Dream11 Credits

Smart budget allocation wins contests.

Standard Distribution:

• Batters (3-4 players): 35-40 credits
• Bowlers (3-4 players): 30-35 credits
• All-rounders (2-3 players): 20-25 credits
• Wicketkeeper (1 player): 8-10 credits

Spend 10+ Credits When:

• Player in elite form (50+ run average or 2+ wickets last 5 games)
• Perfect venue match (averages 15+ more at this ground)
• Opposition has clear weakness player exploits
• Conditions heavily suit their style

Find 7-8 Credit Value:

• Bats top 5 or bowls 4 overs guaranteed
• Strong record at today’s specific venue
• Just had one bad game (ownership drops)
• Faces weak opposition in their strength

Differential Strategy (10,000+ Entry Contests):

• Skip one obvious expensive pick
• Use saved credits on a low-ownership player with upside
• If differential delivers, jump thousands of ranks
• If both fail, you are safe

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. When do IPL 2026 Dream11 predictions publish?

Predictions go live 24-48 hours before each match. High-profile fixtures and playoffs may publish 48-72 hours early. Check the “Next 7 Days” section for prediction status.

• 2. How do I find predictions for my team?

Scroll to “Find Matches by Team” section. Locate your team and view all their fixtures with dates and venues listed.

• 3. Do predictions update if lineups change?

Yes. Each prediction updates with confirmed lineups 2-3 hours before the match starts. Major changes trigger updated captain and pick recommendations.

• 4. Can I use these for other fantasy platforms?

Yes. Analysis works for Dream11, MyTeam11, MPL, and all fantasy cricket platforms. Captain logic, player selection, and strategies apply everywhere.

• 5. What if playing 11 predictions are wrong?

Initial predictions (48 hours before) reach 70-75% accuracy. Final updates (3 hours before) hit 90%+ accuracy once team news firms up. Check back before locking your team.

• 6. How do I know which prediction is most recent?

Each prediction shows the “Last Updated” timestamp at the top. Check this before finalizing your Dream11 team.

Your Complete IPL 2026 Resource

Bookmark this page. Reference it daily from March 28 through May 28.

Every IPL 2026 match from opener to final gets analyzed before it begins.

Each prediction accounts for current form, specific pitch conditions, weather on match day, and opposition weaknesses.

The captain picks the shift based on who performs now, not who performed years ago.

This hub updates multiple times daily. Morning updates add new predictions. Afternoon updates confirm lineups.

Evening updates process results and preview tomorrow.

From RCB vs SRH Match 1 on opening night to the championship final, every fixture is covered.

Make this your only stop for IPL 2026 Dream11 predictions from Match 1 to Final.

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