Chennai Super Kings CSK
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad · Players: 24
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Updated IPL 2026 squads with team captains and full players list. Explore Indian Premier League 2026 team-wise squad details and roles.
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Delhi Capitals DC
Captain: Not confirmed · Players: 24
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Gujarat Titans GT
Captain: Shubman Gill · Players: 25
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB
Captain: Rajat Patidar · Players: 25
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Punjab Kings PBKS
Captain: Shreyas Iyer · Players: 25
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Kolkata Knight Riders KKR
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Sunrisers Hyderabad SRH
Captain: Pat Cummins · Players: 25
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Rajasthan Royals RR
Captain: Riyan Parag · Players: 25
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Lucknow Super Giants LSG
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The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is the 19th season of India’s most popular professional T20 tournament, organized by the BCCI. As always, fans focus not only on the matches, but also on how each franchise built its squad: who they retained before the auction, who they added during the bidding, and which key roles they covered ahead of the season.
On this page you can explore IPL 2026 squads for all teams, including captains and the full player lists. This section provides a short, general overview of how the rosters were formed, which rules shape squad building, and what to look for when analyzing each team.
How IPL 2026 squads were built
Before the season, franchises followed the standard preparation steps:
- Retention lists: teams submitted their retention lists before 15 November 2025, with 173 players retained in total.
- IPL 2026 mini auction: held on 16 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
- Player registration: 1,355 players registered for the auction, 369 were shortlisted, and 77 were sold.
This structure keeps things balanced: the core of each team remains in place (retentions), while key gaps are filled through targeted purchases at the mini auction.
Budget, limits, and squad size
To stay competitive and compliant with regulations, franchises build squads within clear constraints:
- Auction purse cap: each franchise had ₹125 crore to build its squad.
- Squad size: minimum 18 players, maximum 25 players.
- Overseas players: up to 8 overseas players per squad (some teams don’t always use the full quota and may keep a slot open).
It’s also important to remember that the amount committed to retained players is deducted from the overall purse—so teams arrive at the auction with very different spending power.
What player roles mean in the squads
In the team lists, it’s easiest to navigate by roles. They are usually grouped as:
- Batters — specialist batters (anchors, finishers, attacking openers).
- All-rounders — multi-skill players who contribute with both bat and ball.
- Bowlers — bowling specialists (powerplay, middle overs, death overs).
- Wicket-keepers — keepers who often double as openers or finishers.
What fans should look for
- Whether the team has a stable opening pair and a reliable middle-order anchor
- Who handles the death overs (often decisive in tight finishes)
- How many all-rounders the squad has, and how much flexibility they provide
- A second wicket-keeper option in case the primary keeper is unavailable
Biggest talking points from the IPL 2026 auction
The IPL 2026 mini auction produced several standout moments:
- Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy: ₹25.20 crore (signed by Kolkata Knight Riders).
- A major spotlight fell on India’s uncapped players:
- Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the most expensive uncapped players, both joining Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore each.
- There were also notable unsold names, which always influences squad depth discussions and potential replacement planning.
IPL 2026 Squads FAQ
What will I find on this IPL 2026 Squads page?
This page is a full, team-by-team snapshot of IPL 2026 squads. It shows each franchise’s current squad list, the captain, and a clear breakdown by player roles (Batters, All-Rounders, Wicket-Keepers, Bowlers). It’s meant to help fans quickly understand how each team looks on paper—who’s expected to open, where the all-round depth comes from, what the bowling options are, and how complete the squad is overall.
How were IPL 2026 squads built for this season?
IPL squads are typically shaped in stages, not in one moment. Teams first lock in a core via retentions, then fill gaps through the auction, and finally fine-tune the balance with role-based picks (backup wicket-keeper, extra death bowler, flexible all-rounder, etc.). This page summarizes that process and reflects how franchises generally approach squad building: keep a stable base, then target missing pieces so the playing XI can be adjusted based on conditions and opponents.
What are the main squad rules and limits for IPL 2026?
Teams must build within strict boundaries so the competition stays balanced. Squads have a minimum and maximum size (so teams can’t hoard talent endlessly), and there’s a limit on overseas players (so local Indian talent remains a key part of every XI). The page also highlights the idea of a fixed budget/purse—important because spending on retained players reduces what’s left for the auction, which directly affects how aggressively a team can bid and where they might take value picks instead.
Why are players grouped by roles instead of just one long list?
Because roles are how fans actually evaluate a team. A “strong squad” isn’t just famous names—it’s whether the pieces fit together. Batters show top-order and middle-order options; all-rounders indicate flexibility and balance; wicket-keepers show both keeping depth and often batting positions; bowlers reveal powerplay, middle-overs control, and death-overs plans. This format makes it easier to answer practical questions like: “Do they have a backup keeper?” “Who closes innings with the ball?” “Is there enough spin?” “Do they rely too much on one overseas slot?”
Can squads change after they’re listed here?
Yes—squads aren’t always final for the entire season. Updates can happen due to injuries, availability issues, or official replacements. That’s why a page like this is most useful when it’s treated as a living overview: it gives you the current picture of each team, and it can be refreshed when official changes are confirmed. If you’re checking squads close to the tournament start or during the season, it’s normal to see occasional adjustments.
