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Sanju Samson Joins Forces with Gaikwad as CSK Opening Batsmen in IPL 2026
A fresh tactical shift sees CSK opening batsmen in IPL 2026 featuring Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad, as the new CSK opening pair signals a bold departure from tradition and a response to evolving T20 demands.
Top 5 Teams with Most Opening Match in IPL Exposed
Some IPL franchises dominate the spotlight by appearing in the most opening match in IPL seasons. Teams like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders have frequently played the first match in IPL, reflecting their success and fan appeal.
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The IPL 2026 season will begin on March 28 with the opening match at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The home team Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB), who are also the IPL 2025 champions, will play in the opening game. Their opponent will be Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH), who finished sixth in the IPL 2025 season.
IPL TOP 5 Teams Points Table
| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NNR | PTS |
| 1 | PBKS | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0.372 | 19 |
| 2 | RCB | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0.301 | 19 |
| 3 | GT | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0.254 | 18 |
| 4 | MI | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0.459 | 16 |
| 5 | DC | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1.142 | 15 |
IPL Orange Cap TOP 5 Players
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| Player | T | R | HS | 6s |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 759 | 108* | 21 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 717 | 73* | 38 |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 657 | 73* | 19 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 650 | 93* | 24 |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 627 | 117 | 37 |
IPL Purple Cap TOP 5 Players
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| Player | T | W | Avg | 3W |
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | 25 | 19 | 2 |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | 24 | 17 | 4 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 22 | 17 | 4 |
| Trent Boult | MI | 22 | 23 | 3 |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 21 | 24 | 3 |
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