Injuries are part of every IPL season. In 2026, they’ve already changed the complexion of a few squads.
Chennai Super Kings lost their top batter and a key pacer within days of each other.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have had to replace two overseas pacers.
Gujarat Titans swapped their player, who even played a game.
IPL 2026 Injury List with Squad Changes and Replacements
This is the full IPL 2026 injury list — updated, accurate, and sorted by team.
IPL 2026 Injury and Replacement Tracker
| Player | Team | Injury | Matches Played | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | Quadriceps tear | 5 | TBA |
| Ayush Mhatre | CSK | Hamstring tear | Multiple | TBA |
| Brydon Carse | SRH | Hand injury | 0 | Dilshan Madushanka |
| David Payne | SRH | Ankle injury | 2 | Gerald Coetzee |
| Tom Banton | GT | Finger injury | 0 | Connor Esterhuizen |
Player-by-Player Breakdown
Khaleel Ahmed — CSK
Khaleel was one of CSK’s main pace options this season.
He had played five matches and taken two wickets at an economy of 8.67 when a quadriceps injury during the KKR game on April 14 ended his tournament.
The injury ruled him out for the rest of IPL 2026. CSK has not yet named a replacement.
Ayush Mhatre — CSK
Mhatre was in the form of his life before the injury struck.
He had scored 201 runs for CSK and reached fifty in two separate matches, making him their best batter by some distance.
During the match against SRH on April 18, he suffered a hamstring injury while batting.
Scans confirmed a tear. With a recovery window of 6 to 12 weeks, he has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
CSK are yet to confirm who will replace him.
Brydon Carse — SRH
Carse didn’t get a single game. He hurt his hand in the nets before SRH’s tournament opener and was ruled out before IPL 2026 even began for him.
SRH replaced him with Dilshan Madushanka, the Sri Lankan right-arm pacer.
David Payne — SRH
Payne had already come in as a replacement for Jack Edwards, who was ruled out before the season.
He made two appearances and picked up two wickets, though with an economy of 14.0. An ankle injury then ended his stint.
Gerald Coetzee, the South African fast bowler, was named his replacement.
Tom Banton — GT
Banton never appeared for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.
A finger injury kept him sidelined from the start, and he has since been ruled out of the entire tournament.
GT brought in South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen to fill his spot.
What do these injuries mean for Each Team?
Some exits hurt more than others.
- CSK is dealing with the worst of it. Mhatre was their most consistent batter and Khaleel their most reliable left-arm option. Both are gone for the season at a time when the team was already trying to find form. They still haven’t named replacements, which adds further uncertainty.
- SRH has handled its exits more smoothly. Coetzee is a proven IPL performer and brings more firepower than Payne did. Losing Carse before he played was a blow on paper, but Madushanka has shown he can handle T20 cricket.
- GT lost Banton without any match impact. Connor Esterhuizen is an able replacement, and GT has moved on without disruption.
FAQs
- Which players are on the IPL 2026 injury list?
Khaleel Ahmed and Ayush Mhatre (CSK), Brydon Carse and David Payne (SRH), and Tom Banton (GT) have all been ruled out.
- Has CSK announced replacements for their injured players?
Not yet. CSK has not confirmed replacements for either Khaleel Ahmed or Ayush Mhatre as of the latest update.
- Who replaced Brydon Carse in SRH’s IPL 2026 squad?
Dilshan Madushanka, the Sri Lankan pacer, was signed as Carse’s replacement.
- Who replaced David Payne at SRH?
Gerald Coetzee was brought in after Payne was ruled out with an ankle injury.
- What injury ruled Ayush Mhatre out of IPL 2026?
A hamstring tear was suffered during the CSK vs SRH match on April 18. His expected recovery time is 6 to 12 weeks.
- Who came in for Tom Banton at the Gujarat Titans?
South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen replaced Banton in the GT squad.
Conclusion:
The IPL 2026 injury list stands at five players as things stand.
CSK have borne the brunt of it, losing two of their best performers mid-tournament.
SRH have managed two changes but have reasonable cover.
GT absorbed their exit without issue.
Check back here as the tournament progresses.
Any new confirmed exits and replacements will be added to this page.
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