GOOGLE HAS UNVEILED A cricket-themed doodle ahead of the IPL 2026 playoffs, featuring a bat and ball set against a stadium backdrop woven into the Google logo.
Clicking the doodle directs users to the Indian Premier League search results page.
It bears noting that Google India is an Official Premier Partner of TATA IPL 2026, with Google Search AI Mode introduced as an interactive, AI-powered cricket experience on the platform. Live IPL broadcasts this season also feature AI-backed analysis for the first time.
IPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule
Qualifier 1 sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans today, with both sides level on 18 points, RCB finishing ahead on net run rate. The winner advances directly to the May 31 final.
The Eliminator on May 27 in New Chandigarh features Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, with the winner advancing to Qualifier 2 on May 29 against the Qualifier 1 loser.
