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
Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis For CSK; Mayank Agarwal For RCB: Replacements Picked By MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH For IPL 2025 Before Suspension - In Pics
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week amid the India-Pakistan conflict. Around 18 players were ruled out of the IPL 2025 over the weeks and the teams brought in replacements for them before the suspension of the tournament.
Here's a list of all the players who got injured and their replacements for IPL 2025:
May 10, 2025, 21:23 PM IST
IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Name Replacements For Sandeep Sharma, Nitish Rana; Pick These South African Stars
Sandeep Sharma sustained a finger injury while attempting to stop a powerful shot from Shubman Gill off his own bowling during RR’s match against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 28.
May 08, 2025, 17:55 PM IST
RR vs RCB - Head-to-Head, IPL 2025: Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Face Off Against Rajat Patidar’s Bengaluru - Check Stats And More
Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals take on Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 28th match of IPL 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Let’s look at their head-to-head record ahead of this much-anticipated clash.
Apr 13, 2025, 13:38 PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah To Ashish Nehra: Top 7 Wicket-Takers Against RCB In IPL; Check Full List
Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 20th match of IPL 2025 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, April 7. Jasprit Bumrah, who has taken most wickets against RCB in IPL history, is all set for his comeback after completing his rehab at the NCA.
As stage is set for a blockbuster clash, let's take a look at the list of top wicket-takers against RCB in IPL:
Apr 07, 2025, 19:01 PM IST
From Trent Boult To Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Bowlers With Most Wickets In First Over In IPL
During the IPL 2024 game between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, Boult got rid of Rohit Sharma for six runs in the first over of their innings, therefore making it the 26th instance when he picked up a wicket within the first six deliveries of an IPL match.
Apr 02, 2025, 18:13 PM IST
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal As Openers; Riyan Parag To Bat At This Position: Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025
Rahul Dravid has joined Rajasthan Royals (RR) as head coach ahead of the 2025 IPL season following the culmination of his tenure as India coach after the 2024 T20 World Cup win. Dravid has a long-standing working relationship with the Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson and both will look to take the Rajasthan-based IPL franchise to newer heights in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
Here's the predicted Probable XI of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025:
Feb 02, 2025, 13:36 PM IST
Exclusive | How MS Dhoni's One Advice Changed Sandeep Sharma's Game Approach In IPL
It transpired back during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. It was MS Dhoni who was batting and Sandeep Sharma was asked to bowl that over.
Nov 08, 2024, 15:24 PM IST
Exclusive | Does Sanju Samson Make a Good IPL Captain? Sandeep Sharma Spills the Beans
In an exclusive conversation with ZEE NEWS, Sandeep Sharma reserved big praise for Sanju Samson.
Nov 07, 2024, 14:12 PM IST
Exclusive | How One Phone Call Changed Life Of Rajasthan Royals' Pacer Sandeep Sharma
Sandeep Sharma Exclusive Interview: One of the biggest turning points of Sandeep’s career transpired back during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. It was MS Dhoni who was batting and Sandeep was asked to bowl that over.
Nov 06, 2024, 16:45 PM IST
IPL 2025 RR Retained Players Full List: Sanju Samson To Lead The Side Again, Rajasthan Royals Names Full List Of Retain Players Ahead Of IPL 2025 Auction
IPL 2025 RR Retained Players Full List: Sanju Samson will lead the side again.
Oct 31, 2024, 14:07 PM IST
‘He Was The Only Guy’: Sandeep Sharma Lauds Sanju Samson For Giving Him Another Chance In The IPL
He continued his brilliant form with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where he picked up 43 wickets in 48 matches.
Oct 06, 2024, 16:48 PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah To Sunil Narine: Most Economical Bowlers In IPL 2024 (60+ balls) Axar Patel
Here is the list of IPL bowlers who have bowled by giving away least number of runs. Check here.
Apr 29, 2024, 14:26 PM IST
IPL 2024: Meet RR Pacer Sandeep Sharma's Wife Tasha; Check Out Her Stunning PICS
Rajasthan Royals bowler Sandeep Sharma is married to gorgeous Tasha. Know all about their love story here.
Apr 23, 2024, 12:40 PM IST
Bowlers To Concede 25+ Runs In An Over Most Times In IPL History
Take a look at list of bowlers who have conceded 25 or more runs in an over in IPL the most number of times.
Apr 08, 2024, 10:37 AM IST
Who Has Bowled Most Maiden Overs In IPL History?
Who Has Bowled Most Maiden Overs In IPL History?
Mar 08, 2024, 20:56 PM IST
IPL 2023: Sanju Samson Slams Sandeep Sharma For ‘Costly’ No-Ball, Says ‘You Can’t Step The Line’
Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma bowled a no-ball on the final delivery of the match which cost his side the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
May 08, 2023, 09:49 AM IST
WATCH: Sandeep Sharma Takes Brilliant Diving Catch To Dismiss Suryakumar Yadav In 1,000th IPL Match
Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma's brilliant running catch to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians went viral on social media.
May 01, 2023, 09:14 AM IST
EXCLUSIVE: Sandeep Sharma Recalls Defending 7 Off 3 Balls Against MS Dhoni In RR vs CSK Clash
Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma breaks down the last over he bowled to MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja in the CSK vs RR IPL 2023 clash which saw a thrilling finish.
Apr 15, 2023, 10:48 AM IST
IPL 2023: Big Blow To RR As Key Bowler Ruled Out, Sandeep Sharma Named As Replacement
IPL 2023: Sandeep Sharma has a total of 114 wickets in his Indian Premier League career.
Mar 27, 2023, 17:04 PM IST