IPL 2026 Teams - Full Squad, Team Composition After the Mini-Auction
The IPL 2026 season is beginning to take shape with all ten franchises settling on their squads after a closely watched auction that reshaped combinations and clarified priorities. From big-money signings to quieter value picks, teams have built groups that reflect both ambition and careful planning. Some sides have doubled down on proven stars, while others have invested in balance and depth, trusting systems over names. With the squads now finalised, the focus naturally shifts to how these teams look on paper. What follows is a closer look at each franchise’s IPL 2026 squad — the players they’ve assembled, the strengths they’ll rely on, and the questions they still need to answer heading into the season.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2026 with a balanced mix of experienced core players and exciting young talent. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and bolstered by MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (traded in), CSK retained a strong batting spine and added depth at crucial positions. The auction buys of Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for big money underline CSK’s focus on youthful all-round options, while spinners and seamers like Akeal Hosein and Matt Henry strengthen bowling balance.
