Official IPL 2026 Team Squads And Players List Revealed

IPL 2026 Team Squads and Players List: All 10 Franchises, Key Signings, and the Muzarabani Bombshell

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off on 28th March 2026, and the IPL 2026 team squads and players list carries enough storylines to keep supporters busy all season. Every franchise rebuilt their rosters following the mini-auction held in Abu Dhabi on 16th December 2025, where all 10 teams spent a combined ₹237.55 crore across 77 new signings.

Which Transfer Defined the IPL 2026 Team Squads and Players List?

Kolkata Knight Riders dominated the auction headlines above everyone else. Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history, with KKR acquiring the Australian all-rounder for ₹25.20 crore. Alongside Green, KKR secured Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore, giving Ajinkya Rahane’s side serious overseas firepower.

The biggest trade elsewhere saw CSK acquire Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, a blockbuster swap that genuinely reshuffled the pecking order across multiple franchises. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad moved for England’s Liam Livingstone at ₹13 crore, reinforcing a batting order already containing Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen.

KKR Sign Muzarabani as Late Replacement in Breaking News and adds to IPL 2026 Team Squads And Players List

Hours before the tournament begins, KKR confirmed yet another significant squad alteration. The three-time champions signed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani for IPL 2026, replacing Mustafizur Rahman, who was released in line with BCCI guidelines amid political tensions between India and Bangladesh.

Muzarabani, a 6ft 8in right-arm quick with over 90 T20 international wickets, walked away from a signed PSL contract with Islamabad United to take this opportunity. He comes into the side after KKR were instructed by the BCCI in December to release Mustafizur, who was bought for ₹9.20 crore at the 2026 auction.

That context is important because Matheesha Pathirana suffered a hamstring injury and Harshit Rana sustained a knee injury during India’s warm-up series against South Africa, leaving KKR’s pace attack badly stretched. Muzarabani claimed 13 wickets at an economy rate of 7.88 across six T20 World Cup matches, including best figures of 4/17 against Australia as Zimbabwe reached the Super 8s. He arrives at Eden Gardens on 17th March.

The Full IPL 2026 Team Squads and Players List at a Glance

Defending champions RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, head into 2026 with most of their title-winning squad intact, built around Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Gujarat Titans carry arguably the most balanced squad on paper, with Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj all confirmed.

CSK, now with Samson sitting alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni, look more explosive than they have in years. Mumbai Indians kept Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav at the heart of their squad, bringing in Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton for depth behind the stumps.

With Muzarabani, Green, Pathirana, and several uncapped Indian talents now confirmed across the updated IPL 2026 team squads and players list, this edition looks set to be the most competitive the tournament has seen in years.

Fastest Centuries In IPL History – March 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) — Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Delhi Capitals (DC) — Captain: Axar Patel

Gujarat Titans (GT) — Captain: Shubman Gill

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — Captain: Ajinkya Rahane (Muzarabani replaces Mustafizur)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) — Captain: Rishabh Pant

Mumbai Indians (MI) — Captain: Hardik Pandya

Punjab Kings (PBKS) — Captain: Shreyas Iyer

Rajasthan Royals (RR) — Captain: Riyan Parag

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) — Captain: Rajat Patidar (Defending Champions)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) — Captain: Pat Cummins