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Top 10 IPL Players to Watch in 2026

IPL 2026 has the most stacked star line-up in the tournament's history. Here are ten players to watch — a mix of Indian regulars, overseas finishers and emerging talents — picked on franchise impact and likely role in the upcoming season.

📅 May 27, 2026 👁 22 views 📊 10 items
  1. #1

    Virat Kohli

    · RCB
    Still chasing an elusive IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The most-followed cricketer in the IPL and consistently top of the run charts every season.
  2. #2

    Rishabh Pant

    · Lucknow Super Giants
    Bought by LSG in the 2024 mega-auction for ₹27 crore — the most expensive purchase in IPL history at the time. Will captain LSG into a new era.
  3. #3

    Travis Head

    · Sunrisers Hyderabad
    The Australian opener whose hitting helped SRH reach the 2024 final. The most destructive opener in T20 cricket right now.
  4. #4

    Suryakumar Yadav

    · Mumbai Indians
    Mr 360°. The most innovative T20 batter in the world. Captains India in T20Is; expected to play a senior role at MI in 2026.
  5. #5

    Pat Cummins

    · Sunrisers Hyderabad
    Captained SRH to the 2024 final and lifted Australia's World Cup. Brilliant tactical mind, useful fast bowler. One of the most respected leaders in the league.
  6. #6

    Hardik Pandya

    · Mumbai Indians
    Returned to MI as captain in 2024 after a Gujarat Titans title win. Powerful all-rounder who will be central to MI's plans.
  7. #7

    Andre Russell

    · Kolkata Knight Riders
    The greatest finisher in IPL history. At 37 he's still capable of changing a game in 3 overs with bat and ball. Helped KKR win the 2024 title.
  8. #8

    Yashasvi Jaiswal

    · Rajasthan Royals
    The breakout Indian Test star is also an IPL force. Has consistently hit 500+ runs in recent seasons opening for RR.
  9. #9

    Shubman Gill

    · Gujarat Titans
    GT's captain since 2024. Won the Orange Cap in 2023 and remains the highest-percentage Indian top-order player in the league.
  10. #10

    Rinku Singh

    · Kolkata Knight Riders
    The 5-sixes-in-an-over guy. Has redefined what finishing means in the IPL. KKR's most clutch player across the last three seasons.

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