Which player went to which team in the 2026 IPL?

You are in India and are unfamiliar with the IPL, you are truly missing out on something special. This three-month-long tournament is immensely popular across the country. Currently, the IPL consists of a total of 10 teams:

Each year, teams have the option to change their players, subject to certain regulations; consequently, several teams have indeed made player changes this year.

Let's find out which team has acquired which player.

Chennai Super Kings, one of the most famous teams in the IPL, has made a major change: Sanju Samson has joined CSK, while Ravindra Jadeja has moved out of the team.

Two players—Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford—have joined Mumbai Indians, another famous IPL team.

There is a team in the IPL that, while never having won a trophy, has certainly won the hearts of many fans: the Delhi Capitals. For the 2026 IPL season, two players—KL Rahul and Nitish Rana—have joined the team.

Now, let us turn our attention to a team that has emerged as champions on three occasions (2012, 2014, and 2024). This team has added a new player to its roster: Cameron Green (acquired for ₹25.2 Cr). It will be fascinating to watch how things unfold for them in the 2026 IPL season.

The Lucknow Super Giants is a relatively new team that has been performing well since 2022. This time around, the team has added two new players to its squad: Mohammed Shami and Arjun Tendulkar.

The Rajasthan Royals—the winners of the inaugural IPL season in 2008—have added one player to their roster for IPL 2026: Ravindra Jadeja; meanwhile, one player has moved out of the team: Sanju Samson.

Some teams have updated their squads and added new players.

These teams are:

Royal Challengers Bangalore → New auction players
Punjab Kings → Squad updates
Sunrisers Hyderabad → New overseas players
Gujarat Titans → Retained + few changes