IPL 2026 Dream11 Prediction – Match 1 to Final Complete Guide

Seventy-four league matches. Four playoff games. Two months of cricket. IPL 2026 starts March 28 and runs through May 28.

Every single match gets a Dream11 prediction on this page before it begins.

This is not a generic tips page. This is your daily checkpoint for IPL 2026 Dream11 prediction content built around real data.

Each prediction goes live 24-48 hours before kickoff with confirmed playing 11s, pitch reports that matter for fantasy scoring, and captain picks based on current form rather than big names.

Save this page. You will need it all season. The tournament opens with the RCB vs SRH Match 1 on March 28 at Bengaluru.

From there, matches run almost daily. This hub organizes everything by date, match number, and team so you can jump straight to what you need.

Different pitch, different strategy. Chinnaswamy demands explosive batters. Chepauk rewards spinners. Wankhede favors chasers with dew.

IPL 2026 Dream11 Prediction

Each venue changes how you build your Dream11 team. Each prediction on this page accounts for those differences.

Quick Navigation Guide

• For Today’s Matches: The section directly below shows fixtures scheduled for today. It includes the top 3 Dream11 picks, pitch summary, and toss impact. Links take you to full predictions.
• For This Week: “Next 7 Days” section lists upcoming matches with prediction status. Green means live, yellow means coming soon within 48 hours.
• For Specific Teams: Team-wise sections let you view all matches for your favorite franchise. Each team has its own collapsible list with every fixture they play.
• For Complete Schedule: Full 70-match league table appears below with every date, venue, time, and prediction link. Scroll or use browser search to find specific matches.
• For Playoffs: Playoff section at bottom covers Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final once teams qualify based on league standings.

Upcoming Matches – Next 7 Days

Key:

• 🟢 Now = Full prediction live
• 🟡 48 hrs = Publishes within 48 hours
• ⚪ Later = More than 48 hours away

IPL 2026 Complete Match Schedule – All 70 League Fixtures

Every league match listed below has Dream11 prediction links. Use browser search (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) to find specific teams or dates quickly.

Note: Final 4 league matches (71-74) and all playoff fixtures added once scheduling is confirmed.

Team-Specific Match Lists

Click your team to jump to their complete fixture list with Dream11 prediction links.

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 Predictions (Matches 71-74)

Teams qualifying for playoffs determined by league stage points table. Predictions are published 48-72 hours before each playoff match.

Qualifier 1 (Match TBD)

• Competing Teams: Table toppers (1st vs 2nd)
• Scheduled: TBD after league stage
• Location: TBD
• Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Dream11 Analysis: Published 72 hours before kickoff

Eliminator (Match TBD)

• Competing Teams: 3rd place vs 4th place
• Scheduled: TBD after league stage
• Location: TBD
• Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Dream11 Analysis: Published 72 hours before kickoff

Qualifier 2 (Match TBD)

• Competing Teams: Q1 loser vs Eliminator winner
• Scheduled: TBD after Qualifier 1 and Eliminator
• Location: TBD
• Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Dream11 Analysis: Published 72 hours before kickoff

IPL 2026 Final (Match TBD)

• Competing Teams: Q1 winner vs Q2 winner
• Scheduled: May 28, 2026 (Tentative)
• Location: TBD
• Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Dream11 Analysis: Published 72 hours before kickoff

Inside Every Dream11 Prediction

Each match prediction published includes these sections:

Tactical Overview

• Current form analysis for both teams
• Recent head-to-head results with patterns
• Key player battles to watch
• Strategic advantages for each side

Venue Intelligence

• Pitch characteristics and average scores
• First innings vs chasing trends
• Spin advantage vs pace advantage percentages
• Dew factor for night matches
• Weather forecast impact

Team Composition

• Expected playing 11 for both sides
• Latest injury reports and availability
• Squad changes from the previous match
• Bench strength assessment

Player Form Data

• Last 5-10 match statistics
• Strike rates and economy rates
• Venue-specific historical performance
• Match-up success against tonight’s opponent

Dream11 Recommendations

• Captain pick with detailed reasoning
• Vice-captain alternative option
• 3-5 must-pick players for all contests
• Differential picks for large tournaments
• Budget players offering value
• Players to avoid with explanations

Contest Strategy

• Small league approach (consistency focus)
• Grand league approach (ceiling focus)
• Credit allocation across roles
• Risky vs safe team structures

Choosing Your Dream11 Captain

Captain doubles your points. Get it right, and you jump rankings fast. Get it wrong, and consistent players beat you.

When Pitch Spins

Captain spinners or batting all-rounders who handle turn well. On tracks like Chepauk and Eden Gardens, where spin dominates from over 7 onwards, picking a spinner as captain makes sense. Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yuzvendra Chahal become strong options.

When Pitch Flies

Flat batting tracks reward aggressive stroke makers. Wankhede, Chinnaswamy, and Sawai Mansingh favor batters. Captain openers who attack powerplay or middle-order destroyers. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Glenn Maxwell deliver ceiling performances.

When Opposition Leaks

Some teams have weak links. Target them. If the bowling attack leaks runs in the death overs, the captain finishers. If powerplay bowling is poor, the captain should be aggressive with the openers. Study opposition weaknesses in each prediction.

Form Over Name

A player scoring 45+ runs consistently in the last 5 matches beats a bigger name averaging 25. Recent form matters more than career stats in T20. Each prediction highlights players in peak form.

Venue Specialists

Some players own certain grounds. They average 50+ at one venue while averaging 30 elsewhere. Check venue-specific stats in predictions. When that player plays at their favorite ground, consider captaining them.

Venue-by-Venue Dream11 Strategy

Bengaluru (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium)

• Surface: Flat batting paradise with short boundaries
• Typical Score: 175-185 first innings
• Chasing: Preferred option with 58% success rate
• Dream11 Strategy: Load explosive batters, avoid defensive bowlers, pick death specialists

Chennai (MA Chidambaram Stadium)

• Surface: Slow turner that wears out
• Typical Score: 155-165 in the first innings
• Chasing: Difficult, only 42% success
• Dream11 Strategy: Essential to pick multiple spinners, favor anchors over hitters, bat-first advantage

Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium)

• Surface: Balanced with even bounce
• Typical Score: 170-180 first innings
• Chasing: Even odds, dew helps chasers
• Dream11 Strategy: Quality all-rounders score well, death bowlers crucial

Guwahati (Barsapara Cricket Stadium)

• Surface: Slow with uneven bounce, spin-friendly
• Typical Score: 145-155 first innings
• Chasing: Poor success at 33%
• Dream11 Strategy: Spinners non-negotiable, patient batters over power hitters

Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium)

• Surface: Batting-friendly with good carry
• Typical Score: 180-190 first innings
• Chasing: Easier due to dew, 55% success
• Dream11 Strategy: Pick power hitters, expensive bowlers, risky

Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International)

• Surface: Fast and bouncy
• Typical Score: 175-185 first innings
• Chasing: Slightly easier, 52% success
• Dream11 Strategy: Genuine fast bowlers get bounce, stroke makers thrive

Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh Stadium)

• Surface: Batting paradise, small boundaries
• Typical Score: 185-195 first innings
• Chasing: Easier, 60% success rate
• Dream11 Strategy: Load batters, economical bowlers over wicket-takers

Kolkata (Eden Gardens)

• Surface: Slow turner after powerplay
• Typical Score: 160-170 in the first innings
• Chasing: Difficult, 45% success
• Dream11 Strategy: Spinners essential, grinders over big hitters

Lucknow (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium)

• Surface: Balanced with pace and bounce
• Typical Score: 170-180 first innings
• Chasing: 50-50 proposition
• Dream11 Strategy: Quality pace bowlers are valuable

Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium)

• Surface: Flat with sea breeze aiding swing
• Typical Score: 180-190 first innings
• Chasing: Dew makes it easier, 55% success
• Dream11 Strategy: Attacking batters, swing bowlers in first 6 overs

Dream11 Budget Management

You get 100 credits. Spend them wisely. Here is how top Dream11 players allocate budgets:

Role-Wise Credit Distribution

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

When to Invest 10+ Credits

Spend big on a player when all these align:

• Elite recent form (50+ run average or 2+ wickets last 5 matches)
• Perfect venue match (they average 15+ more at this ground)
• Opposition weakness (other team struggles against their style)
• Conditions suit them (spinner on turning track, pacer on bouncy pitch)

Finding 7-8 Credit Value

Budget players who deliver:

• Bat in the top 5 or guaranteed to bowl 4 overs
• Strong record at today’s specific venue
• Just had one bad game (ownership drops, value rises)
• Face weak opposition in their strength area

Differential Strategy for Big Contests

In 10,000+ entry grand leagues:

• Skip one obvious expensive pick everyone takes
• Use saved credits on a low-ownership player with upside
• If differential delivers, you jump thousands of ranks
• If he fails, but the obvious pick also fails, you are safe

Small League vs Grand League Spending

• Small Leagues: Pick consistent scorers, spend evenly, avoid big risks
• Grand Leagues: Take calculated risks, load one or two differentials, accept variance

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. When do new IPL 2026 Dream11 predictions publish?

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

• 2. How do I find predictions for a specific team?

Scroll to the “Team-Specific Match Lists” section. Find your team, click to expand, and see all their fixtures with direct prediction links.

• 3. Do predictions update if playing 11 changes?

Yes. Each prediction updates with confirmed lineups 2-3 hours before the match starts. Significant changes trigger updated captain and must-pick recommendations. Check back before locking your Dream11 team.

• 4. Are these predictions useful for other fantasy platforms?

Yes. Analysis applies to Dream11, MyTeam11, MPL, and all fantasy cricket platforms. Captain logic, player selection reasoning, and budget strategies work everywhere.

• 5. What if my favorite player is not in the recommended picks?

Each prediction explains player selections with data. If your favorite is not recommended, check the reasoning. It may be poor recent form, bad venue record, injury concerns, or unfavorable match-up. Trust the numbers over names.

• 6. How accurate are playing 11 predictions before team announcements?

Accuracy improves closer to match time. Initial predictions (48 hours before) are 70-75% accurate based on likely selections. Final predictions (3 hours before) reach 90%+ accuracy once team news firms up.

Your Season-Long Dream11 Resource

Save this page now. You will reference it daily from March 28 through May 28. Every one of the 74+ IPL 2026 matches gets analyzed before kickoff.

No generic tips. No recycled content. Each prediction accounts for current form, specific pitch conditions, weather on match day, and opposition weaknesses.

The captain picks change based on who is hot right now, not who had a good season two years ago.

This hub updates multiple times daily during IPL 2026. Morning updates add new predictions.

Afternoon updates confirm playing 11s. Evening updates follow match results and set up tomorrow’s analysis.

Bookmark this page. Share it with your fantasy cricket group. Come back every morning to find today’s Dream11 predictions.

From RCB vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 on opening night through 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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