BCCI announces IPL 2026 second-phase schedule

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The BCCI has unveiled the schedule for the second phase of IPL 2026, with the remaining 50 league-stage matches set to be played from April 13 to May 24 across 12 venues in India.

The action will resume on April 13, with Sunrisers Hyderabad facing Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad.

Matches in this phase will be held in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamsala, Raipur, and New Chandigarh, as teams battle for playoff spots in the business end of the tournament.

The second phase will also feature eight double-headers, with afternoon matches starting at 3:30 PM IST and evening fixtures at 7:30 PM IST.

Among notable venue arrangements, Punjab Kings will split their home matches between New Chandigarh and Dharamsala, while Rajasthan Royals will play four home games in Jaipur.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to host three matches in Bengaluru and two in Raipur.

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