The IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi has concluded and all 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have finalized their full squads. With 77 players bought across capped stars, promising youngsters and international recruits, the upcoming season promises to be one of the most competitive in IPL history. Each team now has a 25-player squad, blending experience with new talent to challenge for the coveted title.
This comprehensive article lists the full squads of all ten teams participating in IPL 2026, reflecting the mix of retained players and successful auction buys.
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have strengthened their squad with key buys and retained core players. The lineup combines international firepower with seasoned Indian batsmen and bowlers.
Players: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, Vicky Ostwal, Mangesh Yadav, Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh.
2. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings have balanced experience and fresh talent, investing heavily in uncapped stars and key overseas players. With a blend of veterans and youth, CSK aims to continue its strong recent form.
Players: Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, MS Dhoni, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Rahul Chahar, Matt Short, Akeal Hosein, Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis, Matt Henry, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Aman Khan, Shreyas Gopal, Ramakrishna Ghosh.
3. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians focused on strengthening their all-round options. With match-winners across batting, bowling and fielding departments, MI’s squad has depth and versatility.
Players: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Quinton de Kock, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Santner, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Markande, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Danish Malewar, Robin Minz.
4. Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans retained a strong core and added selective players to enhance balance. With leadership from Shubman Gill and a mix of experienced all-rounders and young talents, GT is well positioned for a competitive season.
Players: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Luke Wood.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR made headlines by signing high-profile all-rounder Cameron Green as the most expensive overseas buy. Their squad mixes pace, spin and explosive batting, giving them options in all departments.
Players: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Rahul Tripathi, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Cameron Green, Sunil Narine, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman, Prashant Solanki, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Kartik Tyagi, Daksh Kamra, Ramandeep Singh.
6. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
RR focused on strengthening their spin and bowling resources, while retaining a balanced batting order. The addition of wrist spin and seam options gives them flexibility at crucial stages.
Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (captain), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Adam Milne, Shubham Dubey, Aman Rao, Yudhvir Singh.
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings combined a solid core with exciting all-rounders and bowlers to build a dynamic unit. With strong batting depth and diverse bowling options, PBKS aim to challenge top teams.
Players: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Prabhsimran Singh, Harnoor Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Cooper Connolly, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vishal Nishad, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Praveen Dubey.
8. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals created a versatile squad with batting firepower and bowling depth. The team emphasized balance with experienced internationals and impactful domestic performers.
Players: KL Rahul (captain), Prithvi Shaw, Pathum Nissanka, Ben Duckett, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Abhishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, Sahil Parakh, Praveen Dubey.
9. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH focused on an aggressive batting lineup and strong pace bowling options to complement their spin attack. They invested in power hitters and reliable seamers to enhance their strength.
Players: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Pat Cummins (captain), Brydon Carse, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Krains Fuletra, Zeeshan Ansari, Amit Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga.
10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants built a well-rounded squad with explosive batting options, fast bowling reserves and utility all-rounders. With a mix of experience and youth, they aim to make a strong impact.
Players: KL Rahul (captain), Quinton de Kock, Josh Inglis, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Jamieson, Anukul Roy, Gerald Coetzee, Jack Edwards, Sarfaraz Khan, Vineet Arora, Khusal Mendis, Atharva Taide, Reeza Hendricks, Michael Bracewell, Shubman Dubey, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, David Miller.
