Best Fantasy Team IPL 2026 Week 1: Dream11 Tips and Picks
Must-Have Players
Building your fantasy team? Here are essentials.
| Player | Team | Credits | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 10.5 | Home at Chinnaswamy, 741 runs in 2024 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 10.0 | Best economy, death specialist |
| Travis Head | SRH | 10.0 | Explosive opener |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 9.0 | Chepauk crowd factor |
Budget Picks
Budget picks win contests.
| Player | Team | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nitish Reddy | SRH | 8.5 |
| Tilak Varma | MI | 8.0 |
| Kartik Sharma | CSK | 7.5 |
Watch IPL 2026 Live - Free Streaming
Get live scores, ball-by-ball commentary and HD streaming for every match
Watch Live Now →Captain Picks
Match 1: Kohli (C), Head (VC). Match 2: SKY at Wankhede.
| Match | Captain | VC | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCB vs SRH | Kohli | Head | Venkatesh Iyer |
| MI vs KKR | SKY | Russell | Cameron Green |
| CSK vs RR | Gaikwad | Buttler | Pathirana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Best captain for IPL 2026 Match 1 fantasy?
Virat Kohli - plays at home Chinnaswamy where he averages 45+.
Best budget picks for IPL 2026?
Nitish Reddy (8.5 cr) and Tilak Varma (8.0 cr) offer great value.
Watch IPL 2026 Live - Free Streaming
Get live scores, ball-by-ball commentary and HD streaming for every match
Watch Live Now →