IPL 2026 has produced some brilliant cricket. But injuries have also left their mark.
Teams like Chennai Super Kings have already lost key players at the worst possible time, while others had their squads disrupted even before the first ball was bowled.
Here’s the full updated IPL 2026 injury list — every player ruled out, the injury they suffered, and who their team brought in as a replacement.
IPL 2026 Injury List: All Players Ruled Out
Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai Super Kings)
CSK had a tough start to IPL 2026, losing three games in a row. Losing Khaleel Ahmed made things harder.
The left-arm pacer suffered a quadriceps injury during CSK’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14.
He had taken two wickets in five matches at an economy of 8.67 before being ruled out. He has now been ruled out for the entire season.
No replacement has been announced for Khaleel as yet.
Ayush Mhatre (Chennai Super Kings)
This one hurt CSK more than most. Ayush Mhatre was their best batter before injury struck.
He had scored 201 runs for CSK and hit half-centuries in two matches.
During the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18, he suffered a hamstring injury while batting.
Scans confirmed a hamstring tear, with a recovery timeline of 6 to 12 weeks.
He has been ruled out for the rest of IPL 2026.
CSK are yet to name a replacement.
Brydon Carse (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Brydon Carse didn’t even make it to the start of the tournament.
The England pacer hurt his hand while batting in the nets before the SRH opener.
He was ruled out before playing a single match.
SRH replaced him with Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka.
David Payne (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
David Payne himself was already a replacement, brought in for Jack Edwards, who had been ruled out ahead of the season.
Payne played two matches and took two wickets at an economy of 14.0 before an ankle injury ended his IPL 2026.
SRH replaced him with South African pacer Gerald Coetzee.
Tom Banton (Gujarat Titans)
Tom Banton didn’t feature in any match for the Gujarat Titans this season. A finger injury ruled him out before he had a chance to play.
GT replaced him with South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen.
IPL 2026 Replacement Players List
| Ruled-Out Player | Team | Injury | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | Quadriceps tear | TBA |
| Ayush Mhatre | CSK | Hamstring tear | TBA |
| Brydon Carse | SRH | Hand injury (pre-tournament) | Dilshan Madushanka |
| David Payne | SRH | Ankle injury | Gerald Coetzee |
| Tom Banton | GT | Finger injury | Connor Esterhuizen |
Which Teams Have Been Hit Hardest?
CSK has taken the biggest hit. Losing both their leading wicket-taker and their top run-scorer in the same week is a serious blow.
Khaleel Ahmed and Ayush Mhatre were two of their most important players, and both are out for the season.
SRH has had several issues, too. They lost Brydon Carse before the tournament and then David Payne during it.
That’s two of their overseas pace slots gone within weeks.
Gujarat Titans lost Tom Banton, who hadn’t played yet. So while it’s a squad disruption, the on-field impact has been limited so far.
FAQs
- Who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury?
Khaleel Ahmed and Ayush Mhatre (CSK), Brydon Carse and David Payne (SRH), and Tom Banton (GT) have all been ruled out.
- Who replaced Brydon Carse in SRH?
Dilshan Madushanka, the Sri Lankan pacer, was named as Carse’s replacement.
- Who replaced David Payne in SRH?
Gerald Coetzee was brought in after Payne was ruled out with an ankle injury.
- What injury did Ayush Mhatre suffer?
Mhatre suffered a hamstring tear during CSK’s match against SRH on April 18. He is expected to need 6 to 12 weeks for recovery.
- Who replaced Tom Banton at the Gujarat Titans?
South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen was picked as Banton’s replacement.
- Is Khaleel Ahmed out for the entire IPL 2026 season?
Yes. Khaleel Ahmed sustained a quadriceps injury and has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament.
Conclusion:
IPL 2026 has already seen five confirmed player exits through injury.
Chennai Super Kings are the most affected, with two key players — including their leading run-scorer — ruled out for the season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans have also needed to bring in replacements.
This list will be updated as new injuries are confirmed during the tournament.
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