While there’s no clear-cut answer, many fans and analysts would likely place the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru among the top contenders in IPL 2026. This is largely due to their impressive mix of star batters, versatile all-rounders, and strong pace attacks.
In the end, how strong a squad is can be pretty subjective and hinges on factors like form, injuries, and team chemistry. However, these teams are frequently seen as serious title challengers.