Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) Abhishek Sharma will be one of the top players to watch out for from the season. In the concluded T20 World Cup 2026, the left-handed batsman had a quiet campaign, but showcased his skills in the title clash. The cricket fans will expect Abhishek to deliver big performances in the cash-rich league

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) veteran batsman MS Dhoni will also be among the key players to watch. Cricket experts and fans believe this could be the 44-year-old’s farewell season in the league. It remains to be seen whether Dhoni will announce his retirement or if fans will get to witness him in action once again

Mumbai Indians' (MI) star batsman Rohit Sharma has worked on his fitness and also honed his skills. The franchise's fans will be excited to see how the fitter version of Rohit contributes to the team's success in the upcoming edition. He is also the league's second leading run-scorer with 7046 runs

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) star all-rounder Shivam Dube will be an exciting player to watch out for in the league. He played a crucial role for Team India in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, and the burly all-rounder will be looking to contribute in the same vein for the Chennai-based franchise

Prithvi Shaw, a player once hailed as the "Next Big Thing" in world cricket, faced significant struggles in his professional career. In IPL 2026, the right-handed batsman will represent Delhi Capitals (DC) again. This could be Prithvi's comeback season, and if he manages to deliver big knocks, it could turn out to be one of the finest comeback stories in the game