IPL 2026: Rating all 10 teams based on their final squads
Teams are ranked from 10 (weakest) to 1 (strongest title candidate). Grades run from D to A+. Several grades differ from pre-season expectations.
1. RCB – title favourite | Grade: A+
RCB have started IPL 2026 in dominant fashion. They chased 202 in 15.4 overs and later posted 250 for 3 against CSK.
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Tim David lead a powerful batting lineup.
The bowling unit, including Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, and Jacob Duffy, provides depth and balance.
RCB retain their core squad and have added new strength, making them the strongest title contenders.
IPL 2026 Team comparison table
| Team | Rating Label | Grade | Key Strength | Key Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | Title favourite | A+ | Strong bowling core retained | Player fitness |
| RR | Strong playoff case | A− | Balanced squad with spin depth | Captaincy experience |
| PBKS | Title contender | A | Squad continuity | Net Run Rate |
| DC | Solid contender | B+ | Rizvi’s form | Overdependence on one player |
| MI | Playoff candidate | B | Strong top order and bowling | Middle-order gap |
| LSG | Fringe playoff | B− | Bowling depth | Dependence on Pant |
| GT | Struggling | C+ | Rashid Khan impact | Gill dependency |
| SRH | In trouble | C | Explosive opening pair | Batting inconsistency |
| KKR | Rebuilding | C− | Individual match-winners | Lack of balance |
| CSK | Bottom risk | D | Experienced batters | Weak death bowling |
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