Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has started and the first 11 matches have made the audience feel the real thrill of cricket. This Mahakumbh, which started from March 28, has seen high-scoring matches, interesting last overs and stellar individual performances. Come, let us know the brief analysis of the first 11 matches of IPL 2026.

RCB gave a crushing defeat to Sunrisers

In the first match, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets. Batting first, SRH scored 201 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, but RCB achieved the target in just 15.4 overs and registered victory. Jacob Duffy was named man of the match for his performance.

Mumbai chased KKR’s huge score

On March 29, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians responded to Kolkata Knight Riders’ huge score of 220 runs by scoring 224 runs and won by 6 wickets. Shardul Thakur’s bowling played a decisive role in the match and he got the title of Player of the Match.

Rajasthan defeated Chennai by 8 wickets

Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in Guwahati on 30 March. Chennai team was reduced to just 127 runs, which Rajasthan completed in just 12.1 overs. Nandre Berger’s sharp bowling led the team to victory.

Punjab defeated Gujarat in a close match

In the match played in Mullanpur on March 31, Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets. Gujarat’s target of 162 runs was chased by Punjab in 19.1 overs with the help of Cooper Connolly.

Delhi registered victory at home to Lucknow

On April 1, Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets. Lucknow team could score only 141 runs, which Delhi achieved in 17.1 overs on the basis of Sameer Rizvi’s brilliant batting.

Sunrisers defeated KKR by 65 runs

On April 2, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated KKR by 65 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Batting first, SRH scored 226 runs. KKR team was all out for only 161 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s stormy performance won the match.

Punjab surprises Chennai in their fort

On 3 April, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets at Chepauk ground in Chennai. Chennai scored 209 runs, but Punjab turned the match by achieving the target in 18.4 overs. Priyansh Arya’s explosive inning of 39 runs in 11 balls led to the victory.

Delhi continued its dominance over Mumbai

On April 4, Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets. In reply to Mumbai’s 162 runs, Delhi achieved the target in 18.1 overs. For the second consecutive match, Sameer Rizvi performed brilliantly and won the title of Man of the Match.

Rajasthan defeated Gujarat by just 6 runs

On April 4 in Ahmedabad, Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by 6 runs. Batting first, Rajasthan scored 210 runs. Gujarat’s chase was a struggle and the team was reduced to 204 runs. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi showed the magic of his spin.

Lucknow defeated Hyderabad by 5 wickets

On 5 April, Lucknow Super Giants defeated Sunrisers by 5 wickets in Hyderabad. SRH scored 156 runs, which Lucknow achieved in 19.5 overs on the basis of Mohammed Shami’s tight bowling and later balanced batting.

RCB beat Chennai by 43 runs

On April 5, RCB batted first in Bengaluru and scored a huge score of 250 runs. In reply, Chennai Super Kings could score only 207 runs and RCB won by 43 runs. Tim David’s explosive innings was the biggest feature of the match.