Ahead of the much-awaited IPL 2026, which is able to kick off on March 28, all ten franchises have finalised their absolute best squads for the upcoming season. The groups are meticulously planning to make use of their sources in the very best method to get the specified outcomes. Interestingly, regardless of the fascinating adjustments in all squads after IPL 2026 public sale, wicket-keeper roles have been comparatively secure throughout franchises, with most of them possible persevering with from IPL 2025 except impacted by new signings, availability points or accidents.
Here’s the expected wicket-keepers for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR and others for IPL 2026 season:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – MS Dhoni
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All wicket-keeping choices for CSK for IPL 2026 season: Sanju Samson, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma
While MS Dhoni has confirmed his availability for what is predicted to be his closing swan tune, it is going to be fascinating to see whether or not the 44-year-old icon will do wicket-keeping, play as a finisher in the course of the upcoming IPL 2026 season or whether or not he’ll play an Impact Player for CSK. Sanju Samson, who has been traded to CSK from Rajasthan Royals, is the inheritor obvious and prone to take the gloves completely to permit Dhoni to focus solely on ending innings in loss of life overs if the previous captain needs to play an Impact Player for CSK. The franchise additionally invested closely in younger expertise Kartik Sharma (Rs 14.20 crore) in the course of the IPL 2026 public sale, guaranteeing the longer term is safe. (Pic credit score: CSK/BCCI/IPL)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Jitesh Sharma
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All wicket-keeping choices for RCB for IPL 2026 season: Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jordan Cox
Jitesh Sharma, who bats decrease down the order, is ready to be the first wicket-keeping choice for RCB within the upcoming IPL 2026 season, with Phil Salt enjoying as an outfielder. (Pic credit score: IANS)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Finn Allen
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All wicket-keeping choices for RCB for IPL 2026 season: Finn Allen, Tejasvi Dahiya, Tim Seifert Finn Allen, who’s arguably the toughest hitter of a cricket ball in New Zealand, is prone to be the first wicket-keeping choice for KKR within the upcoming IPL 2026 season. (Pic credit score: BlackCaps/IANS)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Rishabh Pant
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All wicket-keeping choices for LSG for IPL 2026 season: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis, Mukul Choudhary
Rishabh Pant will proceed to guide the facet and function the first wicket-keeper for LSG within the upcoming IPL 2026 season. However, the LSG added vital depth in the course of the public sale by buying Australian star Josh Inglis, giving them a high-quality backup or specialist batting choice. They even have a top quality wicket-keeper batter choice in Nicholas Pooran for the upcoming IPL season. (Pic credit score: IANS)
Mumbai Indians (MI) – Quinton de Kock
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All wicket-keeping choices for MI for IPL 2026 season: Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock, who was picked by MI for Rs 1 crore in the course of the public sale, is prone to be the first wicket-keeping choice for Mumbai Indians within the upcoming IPL 2026 season. (Pic credit score: Mumbai Indians)
Delhi Capitals (DC) – KL Rahul
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All wicket-keeping choices for DC for IPL 2026 season: KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Ben Duckett Star India batter KL Rahul is predicted to be a major candidate for the wicket-keeping function for Delhi Capitals within the upcoming IPL 2026 season. (Pic credit score: IANS)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Heinrich Klaasen
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All wicket-keeping choices for SRH for IPL 2026 season: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Salil Arora Both wicket-keeper batters Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan are set to function within the enjoying XI of Sunrisers Hyderabad within the upcoming IPL 2026 season. However, Klaasen is prone to be a major candidate for the wicket-keeping function. (Pic credit score: IANS)
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Jos Buttler
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All wicket-keeping choices for GT for IPL 2026 season: Jos Buttler, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra
Jos Buttler stays the largest title within the Titans’ wicket-keeping division. As a retained participant, Buttler is the automated first-choice wicket-keeper for Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. (Pic credit score: IANS)
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Prabhsimran Singh
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All wicket-keeping choices for PBKS for IPL 2026 season: Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod
Prabhsimran Singh, who was retained by PBKS forward of the IPL 2026 public sale, is predicted to be the first gloveman for the facet within the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Prabhsimran has been a constant performer for the franchise in earlier seasons, recognized for his aggressive batting within the powerplay. (Pic credit score: IANS)
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Dhruv Jurel
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All wicket-keeping choices for RR for IPL 2026 season: Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Singh
With Sanju Samson’s departure, Dhruv Jurel is ready to take over as the first gloveman at Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. The franchise has proven immense religion in Jurel by retaining him at a premium worth bracket. (Pic credit score: IANS)
