IPL 2026 Best Impact Player Options For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
After the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, all ten franchises have finalised their best possible squads for the upcoming season. The much-awaited IPL 2026 will kick off on March 26 and the teams are already plotting how to use their "12th Man" - the Impact Player in the best possible manner to get the desired results.
Entering its fourth season, the Impact Player rule has evolved from a novelty to a critical tactical weapon and teams are moving away from "bits-and-pieces" substitutions to "Specialist Impact Players".
Here are the best Impact Player options for RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and other teams for IPL 2026 season:
Dec 20, 2025, 23:27 PM IST
CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad To Lead, Sanju Samson-Ayush Mhatre As Openers, Dewald Brevis At No.5; MS Dhoni, Kartik Sharma To Bat At...
In a move uncharacteristic of their "Dad's Army" reputation, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have pivoted aggressively towards youth, shelling out record sums for young uncapped Indian players like Prashant Veer (Left-arm spin all-rounder) and Kartik Sharma (wicketkeeper-batter) for Rs 14.20 crore each during the IPL 2026 auction. The joint-record breaking bids for uncapped Indian duo of Prashant and Kartik highlights CSK's belief in their potential to become future match-winners.
After retentions, a major trade (acquiring Sanju Samson from RR), and the mini-auction, CSK have assembled a refreshed squad blending youth, experience, and power-hitting for the IPL 2026 auction:
Here's CSK's predicted playing XI and Impact Player for IPL 2026:
CSK Star Ends Essex Stint Early, Returns Home Due To THIS Reason
Chennai Super Kings pacer Khaleel Ahmed who was signed to play two red-ball and ten List A games, Khaleel flew back after just two County Championship matches.
After Ruturaj Gaikwad Another CSK's Star Player Signed For County Championship And One-Day Cup
Indian left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has signed with Essex for the Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup, bringing swing and pace to the English domestic season.
Jun 28, 2025, 20:42 PM IST
CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against Rajasthan Royals: Ayush Mhatre As Opener, MS Dhoni To Bat At...
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 62nd match of the IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 20, Tuesday. CSK, who have already been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race and are at the bottom of the points table with just three wins, will look to bring some respectability to their campaign.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against RR:
May 19, 2025, 22:56 PM IST
10 Bowlers With Most Dot Balls In IPL 2025: Mohammed Siraj Tops the List With...
In a T20 format that often glorifies sixes and strike rates, dot balls remain a bowler’s most valuable currency. In IPL 2025, several bowlers stood out for their ability to apply pressure by delivering dot after dot. Here’s a look at the top 10 bowlers who bowled the most dot balls this season and how they performed overall.
May 19, 2025, 11:09 AM IST
Urvil Patel IN, Shaik Rasheed OUT: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against KKR - In Pics
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Ajinkya Rahane's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 57th match of the IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on May 7, Wednesday.
CSK, who have already been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race and are at the bottom of the points table with just two wins, will look to bring some respectability to their campaign.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against KKR:
May 07, 2025, 00:22 AM IST
Deepak Hooda, Matheesha Pathirana OUT; Vansh Bedi, Nathan Ellis IN: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against RCB
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 52nd match of the IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Saturday, May 3. Five time champions CSK are likely to make few changes in their playing XI for the game against their RCB in Bengaluru.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against RCB:
May 02, 2025, 19:52 PM IST
Rahul Tripathi, Jamie Overton OUT; Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis IN: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against Mumbai Indians
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians in the 38th match of the IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday, April 20. Five time champions CSK are likely to make few changes in their playing XI for the game against their archrivals Mumbai.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians:
Apr 19, 2025, 21:13 PM IST
Rahul Tripathi OUT; Vansh Bedi IN: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against LSG - In Pics
Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 30th match of the IPL 2025 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Monday, April 14. After losing five matches in a row, five-times champion CSK are desperately searching for a win and they will look to turn things around in Lucknow.
Here's CSK's predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against LSG:
Apr 13, 2025, 21:32 PM IST
IPL 2025 Best Impact Player Options For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will kick off on March 22, when defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. All 10 teams will look to use their Impact Player in the best possible manner to get the desired results during the IPL 2025.
Here are the best Impact Player options For RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and other teams for IPL 2025.
Mar 08, 2025, 21:18 PM IST
Why MS Dhoni And CSK Are Not Practicing At Chepauk Stadium In Chennai Ahead Of IPL 2025?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already begun their preparation for IPL 2025 at a different venue this time. Many big names of CSK including MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, R Ashwin and others are taking part in the camp.
Here's all you need to know about CSK's preparation ahead of IPL 2025:
Mar 01, 2025, 19:13 PM IST
MS Dhoni To Play As Finisher, Ruturaj Gaikwad As Opener; CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025
MS Dhoni will once again be part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who will be eyeing their sixth title in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The five-times couldn't qualify for the playoff in IPL 2024 after the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last group game.
Having assembled a formidable squad after the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the five-times champions CSK will look to put their best foot forward in IPL 2025.
Here's is CSK's predicted XI and squad composition for the IPL 2025:
Jan 06, 2025, 23:33 PM IST
Yash Dayal Replaces Injured Khaleel Ahmed In India’s Reserves Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy
The medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while Khaleel fly back home.
Nov 20, 2024, 17:55 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2023 Analysis: Prithvi Shaw's Form To Rishabh Pant's Absence, In PICS
Delhi Capitals will head into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 without their permanent skipper Rishabh Pant. In his absence, David Warner will lead the Delhi franchise. From Prithvi Shaw's form to Rishabh Pant's absence, here's DC analysis ahead of the IPL 2023.
Mar 27, 2023, 19:34 PM IST
Deepak Chahar-Jaya Bhardwaj reception: Fans confuse Khaleel Ahmed with Pakistan's Hasan Ali, here's WHY
Many top Indian cricketers like Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh and more, were present at the reception of Deepak Chahar and Jaya Bhardwaj in New Delhi on Friday (June 3).
Jun 06, 2022, 14:11 PM IST
DC vs KKR IPL 2022: Here's why Khaleel Ahmed is not playing in tonight's match vs KKR
Khaleel Ahmed has picked 11 wickets in 6 games at the economy rate of 7.91
Apr 28, 2022, 19:19 PM IST
IPL 2022 auction: Charu Sharma makes huge BLUNDER, sells THIS player to Delhi Capitals instead of Mumbai Indians – WATCH
Stand-in auctioneer Charu Sharma did a brilliant job in handling all the proceedings but one as he mistakenly sold the left-arm pacer, Khaleel Ahmed, to Delhi Capitals instead of Mumbai Indians who had the highest bid for the cricketer on Day 2 of the IPL 2022 mega auction.
Feb 15, 2022, 17:05 PM IST
IPL 2022 mega auction: Chetan Sakariya and Khaleel Ahmed bought by Delhi Capitals
IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Indian pacers Chetan Sakariya and Khaleel Ahmed were bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 4.2 crore and 5.2 crore.
Feb 13, 2022, 16:04 PM IST
Injured Khaleel Ahmed ruled out of India A's tour of New Zealand
Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has been ruled out of the remainder of India A's tour of New Zeland due to a fractured wrist.
Jan 25, 2020, 17:37 PM IST