https://iplfantasypicks.com/news.html Independent IPL news: match reports, team news, injury updates, fantasy consequences and source attribution. Published by the editorial desk at IPL Fantasy Picks. en https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/ipl-value-soars-to-20-6-bn-after-franchise-sales-report.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/ipl-value-soars-to-20-6-bn-after-franchise-sales-report.html Houlihan Lokey's 29 July 2026 valuation puts the IPL at $20.6 billion overall, up 10.3 percent year-on-year and second only to the NFL globally on a per-match basis. Royal Challengers Bengaluru top the per-franchise table at $312 million; the RCB consortium sale close to $1.8 billion and the Rajasthan Royals deal at $1.65 billion sit at the top of the cycle's ownership print list. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:23:53 +0000 Team News https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/rcb-2026-auction-25-player-squad-finalised.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/rcb-2026-auction-25-player-squad-finalised.html RCB close the IPL 2026 auction at 25 players (17 Indian, 8 overseas), 16.15 crore spent. Tracker read on Iyer 7.00 cr, Yadav 5.20 cr and the overseas block. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:13:11 +0000 Team News https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/shubman-gill-reflects-on-gujarat-titans-ipl-final-loss.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/shubman-gill-reflects-on-gujarat-titans-ipl-final-loss.html Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill reflects on the IPL 2026 final — RCB's five-wicket chase, Kohli's 75*, Sundar's 50*, and what the loss tells fantasy teams about Gill's role going into the next cycle. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Match Report https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/csk-captain-confirmed-rotation-open.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/csk-captain-confirmed-rotation-open.html The Chennai franchise confirmed Gaikwad will lead through the back half of the schedule, with one spot open in the XI depending on conditions. Wed, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Team News https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/bumrah-returns-to-nets.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/bumrah-returns-to-nets.html Mumbai's lead quick bowled a full net session Thursday — likely available for selection if the management clears his overs budget. Wed, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Injury Update https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/gt-vs-rcb-captaincy-leverage.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/gt-vs-rcb-captaincy-leverage.html With a typically flat Ahmedabad surface and possible dew, the captain pool widens — three names offer better leverage than the obvious pick. Wed, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Predictions https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/kkr-innings-powerplay-analysis.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/kkr-innings-powerplay-analysis.html Rain cut the game short but Kolkata's aggressive powerplay gave them the cushion they needed on the par table. Wed, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Match Report https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/sai-sudharsan-middle-overs-strike-rate.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/sai-sudharsan-middle-overs-strike-rate.html Numbers tell a story the scorecard hides — a phase-by-phase read on why the GT opener is now a default captain pick on flat decks. Wed, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Player Form https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/verify-welcome-offer-checklist.html https://iplfantasypicks.com/news/verify-welcome-offer-checklist.html Plain-language checklist: regulator listing, published terms, support responsiveness, and three red flags that mean walk away. Wed, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Verification