Meet Predicted Wicket-Keepers Of CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH For IPL 2026: MS Dhoni To Rishabh Pant; Check Full List

All wicket-keeping options for CSK for IPL 2026 season: Sanju Samson, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma While MS Dhoni has confirmed his availability for what is expected to be his final swan song, the workload management of the 44-year-old icon suggests he may play more as an Impact Player or a pure finisher during the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Sanju Samson, who has been traded to CSK from Rajasthan Royals, is the heir apparent and likely to take the gloves permanently to allow Dhoni to focus solely on finishing innings in death overs. The franchise also invested heavily in young talent Kartik Sharma (Rs 14.20 crore) during the IPL 2026 auction, ensuring the future is secure.  (Pic credit: CSK/BCCI/IPL)

All wicket-keeping options for RCB for IPL 2026 season: Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jordan Cox Jitesh Sharma, who bats lower down the order, is set to be the primary wicket-keeping option for RCB in the upcoming IPL 2026 season, with Phil Salt playing as an outfielder. (Pic credit: IANS)

All wicket-keeping options for RCB for IPL 2026 season: Finn Allen, Tejasvi Dahiya, Tim Seifert Finn Allen, who is arguably the hardest hitter of a cricket ball in New Zealand, is likely to be the primary wicket-keeping option for KKR in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. (Pic credit: BlackCaps)  

All wicket-keeping options for LSG for IPL 2026 season: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis, Mukul Choudhary Rishabh Pant will continue to lead the side and serve as the primary wicket-keeper for LSG in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. However, the LSG added significant depth during the auction by purchasing Australian star Josh Inglis, giving them a high-quality backup or specialist batting option. They also have a quality wicket-keeper batter option in Nicholas Pooran for the upcoming IPL season. (Pic credit: IANS)

All wicket-keeping options for MI for IPL 2026 season: Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock Quinton de Kock, who was picked by MI for Rs 1 crore during the auction, is likely to be the primary wicket-keeping option for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. (Pic credit: IANS)

All wicket-keeping options for DC for IPL 2026 season: KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Ben Duckett Star India batter KL Rahul is expected to be a primary candidate for the wicket-keeping role for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. (Pic credit: IANS)

All wicket-keeping options for SRH for IPL 2026 season: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Salil Arora Both wicket-keeper batters Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan are set to feature in the playing XI of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. However, Klaasen is likely to be a primary candidate for the wicket-keeping role. (Pic credit: IANS)

All wicket-keeping options for GT for IPL 2026 season: Jos Buttler, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra Jos Buttler remains the biggest name in the Titans' wicket-keeping department. As a retained player, Buttler is the automatic first-choice wicket-keeper for Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. (Pic credit: IANS)  

All wicket-keeping options for PBKS for IPL 2026 season: Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod Prabhsimran Singh, who was retained by PBKS ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, is expected to be the primary gloveman for the side in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Prabhsimran has been a consistent performer for the franchise in previous seasons, known for his aggressive batting in the powerplay. (Pic credit: IANS)

All wicket-keeping options for RR for IPL 2026 season: Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Singh

With Sanju Samson's departure, Dhruv Jurel is set to take over as the primary gloveman at Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. The franchise has shown immense faith in Jurel by retaining him at a premium price bracket. (Pic credit: IANS)