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IPL 2026: Indian Premier League Ranked Third Out Of Top 10 Leagues Globally - World Cricket Association
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the 19th edition of the world's premier T20 cricket tournament, is set to ignite excitement across India and beyond.
Featuring 10 franchises-Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans-the season runs from March 28 to May 31, 2026.
It comprises 84 matches in a double round-robin league format (each team plays every other team twice, home and away), followed by playoffs including Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the grand final. The tournament kicks off with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28.
As the season approaches, several key players face injury setbacks, many linked to the preceding T20 World Cup 2026. A number of players have been ruled out for the season, while some are likely to be sidelined for part of the tournament.
Harshit Rana is out for Kolkata Knight Riders, who required knee surgery following an injury sustained during a T20 World Cup warm-up match. Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings has been sidelined for the entire tournament due to a hamstring injury.
Sam Curran from the Rajasthan Royals will miss the whole season because of a groin problem. Jack Edwards from Sunrisers Hyderabad is unavailable throughout due to a foot injury.
Pat Cummins, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, will miss the opening matches owing to a lower back issue, with Ishan Kishan stepping in as interim captain. Josh Hazlewood from Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set to sit out the start of the season due to ongoing Achilles tendon and hamstring concerns.
IPL 2026: Fully Ruled Out Players
These players will miss the full IPL 2026 or have been confirmed unavailable for the tournament.
| Player | Team | Injury/Reason | Status/Details | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harshit Rana | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Knee ligament (surgery after T20 WC warm-up vs South Africa, Feb 2026) | Ruled out for entire season/majority | KKR not seeking replacement (squad depth) |
| Nathan Ellis | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Hamstring | Ruled out for entire season | CSK exploring options (possible Ottniel Baartman) |
| Sam Curran | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Groin | Ruled out for entire season | RR exploring options |
| Jack Edwards | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Foot | Ruled out for entire season | TBA |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Hamstring (serious tear from T20 WC) | Ruled out for entire season | Gudakesh Motie |
IPL 2026: Partially Ruled Out / Doubtful / Missing Initial Phase Players
These players are unavailable for the start, early matches, or remain highly uncertain (could miss significant time or join later).
| Player | Team | Injury/Reason | Status/Details | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (Capt) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Lower back (lumbar stress) | Misses opening matches/early season (no fixed timeline) | Ishan Kishan interim captain |
| Josh Hazlewood | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Achilles tendon + hamstring | Misses start (at least first 2-3 games; possible return mid-April) | TBA |
| Mitchell Starc | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Workload management (Cricket Australia oversight) | Misses start of season | TBA |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Calf/hamstring strain (T20 WC) | Initially doubtful; latest: declared fit, expected to join (may miss very early games) | No replacement sought (NOC granted) |
| Eshan Malinga | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Shoulder (dislocation from WC) | Highly doubtful / may miss early or more | TBA |
| Lockie Ferguson | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Personal/family reasons (not injury) | Misses early phase; joins later | TBA |
Additional Notes
- Minor/less confirmed cases (mentioned sporadically): Mayank Yadav (LSG, side strain – under observation); Atharva Ankolekar (MI, knee meniscus tear)
- Non-injury unavailability: Mustafizur Rahman (KKR) was released/replaced by Blessing Muzarabani due to BCCI directives (not injury-related).
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