IPL 2026 Player List – All Teams Squads
Upcoming IPL 2026 season is the promise that 2026 is the thrilling tournament and all records breaks previous season. Millions of fans searching for the IPL 2026 player list detail and all team squads. In this article every detail of players and all teams squad detail and full updates of IPL leagues.
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How IPL 2026 Teams Are Formed
Each of the ten teams will join the auction with some money left to complete their squad. Latest reports say,
| Team | Remaining Purse (Approx.)* |
| KKR | ₹ 64.3 crore Times Of Sports |
| CSK | ₹ 43.4 crore Times Of Sports |
| SRH | ₹ 25.5 crore Times Of Sports |
| Luck now Super Giants (LSG) | ₹ 22.95 crore Times Of Sports |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | ₹ 21.8 crore Times Of Sports |
| RCB | ₹ 16.4 crore Times Of Sports |
| RR | ₹ 16.5 crore Times Of Sports |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | ₹ 12.9 crore Times Of Sports |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | ₹ 11.5 crore Times Of Sports |
| MI | (Relatively small remaining purse) |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Squad 2026
Key Players
- MS Dhoni (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Batsman)
Emerging Talents
- Devon Conway
- Shahrukh Khan
Overseas Players
- Moeen Ali
- Deepak Chahar
Mumbai Indians (MI) Squad 2026
Star Performers
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Ishan Kishan
Young Prospects
- Tilak Varma
- Arjun Tendulkar
Overseas Contingent
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Tim David
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Squad 2026
Captain and Leadership
- Faf du Plessis
Top Batsmen and Bowlers
- Virat Kohli
- Glenn Maxwell
International Stars
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Josh Hazlewood
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad 2026
Key Players
- Shreyas Iyer
- Andre Russell
Spin and Pace Options
- Sunil Narine
- Varun Chakravarthy
Overseas Inclusions
- Pat Cummins
- Rassie van der Dussen
Delhi Capitals (DC) Squad 2026
Batting Lineup
- David Warner
- Prithvi Shaw
Bowling Lineup
- Anrich Nortje
- Kuldeep Yadav
Emerging Players
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Rilee Rossouw
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad 2026
Star Players
- Sanju Samson (Captain)
- Jos Buttler
Young Talents
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
Overseas Signings
- Jofra Archer
- Liam Livingstone
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Squad 2026
Core Players
- Kane Williamson
- Abdul Samad
Bowling Strength
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Rashid Khan
Overseas Stars
- Marco Jansen
- Heinrich Klaasen
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Squad 2026
Key Players
- KL Rahul (Captain)
- Marcus Stoinis
All-Rounders
- Deepak Hooda
- Jason Holder
Overseas Contributors
- Quinton de Kock
- Kyle Jamieson
Strategies behind Squad Selection
Franchise picks the player behind their strategies and full planning. Franchise picks good and experienced player and sold out. Every franchise check the performs and then selection of players.
Top Transfers and Surprises in IPL 2026
The registration figure 1,355 players is huge and showing the intense competition for limited slots. Only 77 slots are open across all teams and which raises the stakes high. Many good players may not make it
Players, Retained vs Released
Before the auction and teams gave lists of players they kept and players they released. This is very important before the mini-auction.
Because of this, the final IPL 2026 team for each franchise will only be ready after the auction. Some released players are interesting and though because other teams might try to buy them.
For example:
- From KKR, players like Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell were reportedly released.
- From CSK, some players who played in 2025 may not return, depending on auction strategy.
Team by Team Analysis
Every team has its own mix of skills and plans. Teams like MI and CSK depend on their experienced players and other hand RR and LSG trust their youngerb and unpredictable players. RCB and KKR build their team around big star players and DC focuses on having a balanced team.
Conclusion
Fans are still waiting for the final IPL 2026 Player list and update that is making this season exciting. The auction will be on 16 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi and 1,355 players are competing for only 77 spots and then so the tension and excitement are high.
Teams like KKR and CSK have strong purses and will likely go after major players and while others (like MI, RCB, SRH, RR) must strategize carefully to build a balanced squad. Fans can IPL 2026 expect surprises, new stars and returning veterans and likely some shocking exits.
