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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with the remaining league matches set to be played from April 13 to May 24 across 12 venues in India.According to the board, the second phase will include 50 matches and will be held in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamsala, Raipur and New Chandigarh. The action will resume on April 13 with Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad.Also Read: IPL 2026: Dates, format, fixtures and team detailsAs the tournament enters its decisive stretch, teams will compete across multiple venues for a place in the playoffs, with the race for the top four expected to intensify in the latter half of the league stage.The second phase will feature eight double-headers, with afternoon matches scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm IST and evening games at 7:30 pm IST.Punjab Kings will play their home matches in New Chandigarh and Dharamsala, including three fixtures in Dharamsala during this phase. Rajasthan Royals will host four matches in Jaipur, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play three home games in Bengaluru and two in Raipur.The BCCI said venues for the playoff matches will be announced at a later stage.Two-phase schedule due to electionsIPL 2026 is being held in two phases because several states are scheduled to hold Assembly elections during the tournament window. The BCCI earlier released the first phase schedule covering matches from March 28 to April 12.Also Read: 287 and beyond- The night Sunrisers Hyderabad smashed an IPL record in a run-fest for the agesThe season is set to begin with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru. The opening phase featured 20 matches across 10 venues including Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.The 2026 season is the 19th edition of the IPL, with 10 teams competing in the league stage before the top four qualify for the playoffs.IPL 2026 Full Match Schedule MatchDateDayTimeHomeAwayVenue128-Mar-26Sat7:30 PMRoyal Challengers BengaluruSunrisers HyderabadBengaluru229-Mar-26Sun7:30 PMMumbai IndiansKolkata Knight RidersMumbai330-Mar-26Mon7:30 PMRajasthan RoyalsChennai Super KingsGuwahati431-Mar-26Tue7:30 PMPunjab KingsGujarat TitansNew Chandigarh501-Apr-26Wed7:30 PMLucknow Super GiantsDelhi CapitalsLucknow602-Apr-26Thu7:30 PMKolkata Knight RidersSunrisers HyderabadKolkata703-Apr-26Fri7:30 PMChennai Super KingsPunjab KingsChennai804-Apr-26Sat3:30 PMDelhi CapitalsMumbai IndiansDelhi904-Apr-26Sat7:30 PMGujarat TitansRajasthan RoyalsAhmedabad1005-Apr-26Sun3:30 PMSunrisers HyderabadLucknow Super GiantsHyderabad1105-Apr-26Sun7:30 PMRoyal Challengers BengaluruChennai Super KingsBengaluru1206-Apr-26Mon7:30 PMKolkata Knight RidersPunjab KingsKolkata1307-Apr-26Tue7:30 PMRajasthan RoyalsMumbai IndiansGuwahati1408-Apr-26Wed7:30 PMDelhi CapitalsGujarat TitansDelhi1509-Apr-26Thu7:30 PMKolkata Knight RidersLucknow Super GiantsKolkata1610-Apr-26Fri7:30 PMRajasthan RoyalsRoyal Challengers BengaluruGuwahati1711-Apr-26Sat3:30 PMPunjab KingsSunrisers HyderabadNew Chandigarh1811-Apr-26Sat7:30 PMChennai Super KingsDelhi CapitalsChennai1912-Apr-26Sun3:30 PMLucknow Super GiantsGujarat TitansLucknow2012-Apr-26Sun7:30 PMMumbai IndiansRoyal Challengers BengaluruMumbai2113-Apr-26Mon7:30 PMSunrisers HyderabadRajasthan RoyalsHyderabad2214-Apr-26Tue7:30 PMChennai Super KingsKolkata Knight RidersChennai2315-Apr-26Wed7:30 PMRoyal Challengers BengaluruLucknow Super GiantsBengaluru2416-Apr-26Thu7:30 PMMumbai IndiansPunjab KingsMumbai2517-Apr-26Fri7:30 PMGujarat TitansKolkata Knight RidersAhmedabad2618-Apr-26Sat3:30 PMRoyal Challengers BengaluruDelhi CapitalsBengaluru2718-Apr-26Sat7:30 PMSunrisers HyderabadChennai Super KingsHyderabad2819-Apr-26Sun3:30 PMKolkata Knight RidersRajasthan RoyalsKolkata2919-Apr-26Sun7:30 PMPunjab KingsLucknow Super GiantsNew Chandigarh3020-Apr-26Mon7:30 PMGujarat TitansMumbai IndiansAhmedabad3121-Apr-26Tue7:30 PMSunrisers HyderabadDelhi CapitalsHyderabad3222-Apr-26Wed7:30 PMLucknow Super GiantsRajasthan RoyalsLucknow3323-Apr-26Thu7:30 PMMumbai IndiansChennai Super KingsMumbai3424-Apr-26Fri7:30 PMRoyal Challengers BengaluruGujarat TitansBengaluru3525-Apr-26Sat3:30 PMDelhi CapitalsPunjab KingsDelhi3625-Apr-26Sat7:30 PMRajasthan RoyalsSunrisers HyderabadJaipur3726-Apr-26Sun3:30 PMGujarat TitansChennai Super KingsAhmedabad3826-Apr-26Sun7:30 PMLucknow Super GiantsKolkata Knight RidersLucknow3927-Apr-26Mon7:30 PMDelhi CapitalsRoyal Challengers BengaluruDelhi4028-Apr-26Tue7:30 PMPunjab KingsRajasthan RoyalsNew Chandigarh4129-Apr-26Wed7:30 PMMumbai IndiansSunrisers HyderabadMumbai4230-Apr-26Thu7:30 PMGujarat TitansRoyal Challengers BengaluruAhmedabad4301-May-26Fri7:30 PMRajasthan RoyalsDelhi CapitalsJaipur4402-May-26Sat7:30 PMChennai Super KingsMumbai IndiansChennai4503-May-26Sun3:30 PMSunrisers HyderabadKolkata Knight RidersHyderabad4603-May-26Sun7:30 PMGujarat TitansPunjab KingsAhmedabad4704-May-26Mon7:30 PMMumbai IndiansLucknow Super GiantsMumbai4805-May-26Tue7:30 PMDelhi CapitalsChennai Super KingsDelhi4906-May-26Wed7:30 PMSunrisers HyderabadPunjab KingsHyderabad5007-May-26Thu7:30 PMLucknow Super GiantsRoyal Challengers BengaluruLucknow5108-May-26Fri7:30 PMDelhi CapitalsKolkata Knight RidersDelhi5209-May-26Sat7:30 PMRajasthan RoyalsGujarat TitansJaipur5310-May-26Sun3:30 PMChennai Super KingsLucknow Super GiantsChennai5410-May-26Sun7:30 PMRoyal Challengers BengaluruMumbai IndiansRaipur5511-May-26Mon7:30 PMPunjab KingsDelhi CapitalsDharamshala5612-May-26Tue7:30 PMGujarat TitansSunrisers HyderabadAhmedabad5713-May-26Wed7:30 PMRoyal Challengers BengaluruKolkata Knight RidersRaipur5814-May-26Thu7:30 PMPunjab KingsMumbai IndiansDharamshala5915-May-26Fri7:30 PMLucknow Super GiantsChennai Super KingsLucknow6016-May-26Sat7:30 PMKolkata Knight RidersGujarat TitansKolkata6117-May-26Sun3:30 PMPunjab KingsRoyal Challengers BengaluruDharamshala6217-May-26Sun7:30 PMDelhi CapitalsRajasthan RoyalsDelhi6318-May-26Mon7:30 PMChennai Super KingsSunrisers HyderabadChennai6419-May-26Tue7:30 PMRajasthan RoyalsLucknow Super GiantsJaipur6520-May-26Wed7:30 PMKolkata Knight RidersMumbai IndiansKolkata6621-May-26Thu7:30 PMChennai Super KingsGujarat TitansChennai6722-May-26Fri7:30 PMSunrisers HyderabadRoyal Challengers BengaluruHyderabad6823-May-26Sat7:30 PMLucknow Super GiantsPunjab KingsLucknow6924-May-26Sun3:30 PMMumbai IndiansRajasthan RoyalsMumbai7024-May-26Sun7:30 PMKolkata Knight RidersDelhi CapitalsKolkata

The West Asia conflict could lower economic growth in Asia Pacific region by up to 1.3 percentage points over 2026-2027 and raise inflation by 3.2 percentage points if energy market disruptions last more than a year, according to a research by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). "The conflict affects economies in Asia and the Pacific through higher energy prices, supply chain and trade disruptions, and tighter financial conditions. Tourism and remittances could also be impacted," ADB said in the report. The report outlines three risk scenarios indicating that effects on the region's developing economies will depend largely on the duration of disruptions, it said. Under a short-lived conflict, energy price pressures would ease relatively quickly. More prolonged disruptions would lead to larger and more persistent impacts on growth and inflation, it said. Adverse effects on growth will be most severe for economies in developing Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with inflation rising highest in South Asian economies, it said, adding, the scenarios reflect the high degree of uncertainty around how the conflict and the associated disruptions will evolve, and should be treated with caution. In addition to higher energy prices, they account for broader supply chain disruptions and a global tightening of financial conditions, it said. "Prolonged energy disruptions could force economies in developing Asia and the Pacific to navigate a difficult trade-off between weaker growth and higher inflation. Governments should focus on containing market stress and protecting the most vulnerable, while adopting policies to improve longer-term resilience," ADB Chief Economist Albert Park said. The report suggested policies should focus on stabilization rather than suppression of price signals. Allowing higher energy prices to pass through, at least in part, can encourage energy conservation, fuel switching, and investment in alternative energy sources. Broad price controls or generalized subsidies risk distorting incentives, delaying adjustment, and misallocating resources, it said. With regard to fiscal support, it said, it should be targeted and time-bound and priority should be given to supporting vulnerable households and the most affected industries. Well-targeted measures can cushion the social impact of higher prices while containing fiscal costs and preserving incentives to adjust to the shock, it said. Besides, it said, central banks should focus on limiting excessive market volatility while keeping a close watch on inflation expectations. "The priority should be to provide targeted liquidity support to preserve orderly market functioning. Tightening policy too aggressively risks amplifying growth headwinds and exacerbating financial volatility. While some tightening may be warranted, anchoring inflation expectations with effective central bank communication will remain key," it said. Governments should curb energy demand where feasible, it said, adding, practical measures include temperature mandates to limit air-conditioning, cuts to non-essential lighting, peak-hour electricity-saving campaigns, and work-from-home or staggered schedules. Incentivizing public transport use and car-free days in urban areas on public holidays can also help reduce transport fuel use, it added. ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members-50 from the region.