Which IPL Teams will India's World Cup Winners Play for IPL 2026? MI boast Most Players, RCB with No Representatives

India scripted history by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Posting a mammoth 255/5 – the highest total in a T20 World Cup final – India became the first team to defend their title, the first to win the tournament at home, and the first to claim three T20 World Cup crowns.

Which IPL Teams will India s World Cup Winners Play for IPL 2026

Sanju Samson's explosive 109 off 52 balls, supported by Ishan Kishan's rapid 78 and Suryakumar Yadav's 42, set the tone for an unbeatable total. Jasprit Bumrah's 4/19 and Arshdeep Singh's 3/22 dismantled the Black Caps, who were bundled out for 159 in 19 overs. Samson, with 432 runs in the tournament, was named Player of the Tournament for his consistent fireworks.

This victory not only solidified India's status as T20 giants but also pocketed them a record $3 million prize. As celebrations echo across the nation, attention now shifts to the IPL 2026, kicking off on March 28. The World Cup heroes will trade national blues for franchise colors, bringing their championship form to the domestic extravaganza.

IPL Teams Represented by India's T20 World Cup 2026 Winners

IPL Team	Players from Winning Squad
Mumbai Indians	Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah
Chennai Super Kings	Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube
Sunrisers Hyderabad	Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan
Delhi Capitals	Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav
Kolkata Knight Riders	Varun Chakaravarthy, Rinku Singh
Punjab Kings	Arshdeep Singh
Gujarat Titans	Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj

Mumbai Indians boast the largest contingent, with captain Yadav and pace spearhead Bumrah poised to lead their charge for a sixth title. Chennai Super Kings, fresh from acquiring Samson via trade, will leverage his batting prowess alongside Dube's finishing skills. Sunrisers Hyderabad's dynamic openers Sharma and Kishan could set stadiums alight, while Delhi Capitals' spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav promises control in the middle overs. KKR similarly have a couple of World Cup winners in Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy.

Interestingly, the IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are one of the three teams that didn't have a single Indian player in this T20 World Cup squad. RCB had no representatives from India along with Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants.