The IPL 2026 franchise map
Ten franchises, ten squads, ten sets of form and venue splits. The Fantoss teams hub tracks every squad, every overseas slot and every fantasy-relevant role change. Pick the team pages you want to read in depth; the lobby reflects the same data live.
At a glance
The ten franchises — verified 2026 squads
Squads, overseas slots, fantasy roles
The 2026 IPL features ten franchises — Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Each squad is verified against the official BCCI announcement and updated within 24 hours of any change.
Overseas slots are critical for fantasy players. A franchise with four overseas slots can field four overseas players in the XI; the fifth is the impact player or sits out. The desk tracks which overseas player is likely to be benched in each match and flags it in the brief.
Fantasy roles are tracked per player. A player whose role changes from opener to middle-order batter has a different captain value; the desk surfaces role changes in the brief and in the live updates.
Form and venue splits
Home vs away, fast vs spin, powerplay vs death
Venue split is the most underrated variable in fantasy cricket. A team that averages 180 at home may average 150 away; a player who dominates at one venue may struggle at another. The desk tracks venue splits for every player and surfaces them in the brief.
Match-up data is the second variable. A team that struggles against left-arm spin should be captained against left-arm spinners. The desk cites the relevant match-up data in the brief — read it before locking the captain pick.
Form is the third variable. A team in form carries momentum into the next match; a team out of form may be due a bounce. The desk uses a 5-match rolling average for T20 and a 10-match rolling average for ODI.
The desk tracks fantasy roles per player. A player whose role changes from opener to middle-order batter has a different captain value; the desk surfaces role changes in the brief and in the live updates. If your captain pick loses role clarity at the toss, the desk flags it within five minutes.
Match-up data is split by bowling type — left-arm pace, right-arm pace, left-arm spin, right-arm spin. The desk tracks each split for every player and surfaces the relevant split in the brief. A batter who averages 80 against left-arm spin but 25 against right-arm pace should be captained against left-arm spinners.
Venue splits are the most underrated variable in fantasy cricket. A team that averages 180 at home may average 150 away; a player who dominates at one venue may struggle at another. The desk tracks venue splits for every player and surfaces them in the brief.
Fantasy contests in IPL 2026 follow the same scoring engine across all formats. Captain pick is the highest-leverage decision, differentials need match-up data and bankroll rules protect the contest money. The desk applies all three in every match brief.
Where can I read about a specific franchise? Each franchise has a dedicated page on the Fantoss app. The page lists the squad, the form, the venue splits and the default captain pick. The page is updated weekly.
Where does the desk publish injury news? Injury news is published within an hour of any official announcement. The desk verifies injury news against the franchise press release before publishing the change.
Captain value per franchise
The captain pick logic for each franchise
Every franchise has a default captain pick. Mumbai Indians — the in-form opener or the death-over specialist. Chennai Super Kings — the experienced middle-order anchor. Royal Challengers Bengaluru — the in-form batter on a flat deck. Kolkata Knight Riders — the spinner on a turning track.
The desk publishes the default captain pick per franchise inside the brief. The pick is updated weekly based on form and venue. If the default captain is ruled out, the desk surfaces the next-best pick in the brief.
Captain value is the expected points contribution from the captain multiplied by the 2x multiplier. A player with 60 expected points and a 2x multiplier contributes 120 points to the lineup. The desk cites the relevant numbers in the brief.
The desk updates squads within 24 hours of any official announcement. The verification trail is published in the footnotes of long-form pieces; the same trail is cited in the brief.
Each franchise carries a default captain pick that the desk surfaces in the brief. The default is updated weekly based on form and venue — if the default captain is ruled out, the desk publishes the next-best pick.
Fantasy roles are tracked per player. A player whose role changes from opener to middle-order batter has a different captain value; the desk surfaces role changes in the brief and in the live updates.
Overseas slots are critical for fantasy players. A franchise with four overseas slots can field four overseas players in the XI; the fifth is the impact player or sits out. The desk tracks which overseas player is likely to be benched in each match.
Frequently asked questions about IPL teams
Frequently asked questions
How often are squads updated?
Within 24 hours of any official announcement. The desk verifies against the BCCI press release before publishing the change.
Where do I find overseas slot information?
On each team's franchise page. The desk tracks which overseas player is likely to be benched in each match.
What is a venue split?
The difference in a player's average at home vs away. The desk tracks venue splits for every player.
How does the desk handle impact-player swaps?
Impact-player swaps are flagged in the brief. If your captain is the likely impact-player substitute, the desk surfaces the risk.
What is the captain value?
Expected points contribution from the captain multiplied by the 2x multiplier. The desk cites the relevant numbers in the brief.
Where can I read about a specific franchise?
Each franchise has a dedicated page on the Fantoss app. The page lists the squad, the form, the venue splits and the default captain pick.
