Ten franchises, twenty-five players each, and a different fantasy build for every match. This page is the quick reference for every IPL 2026 team on Exchange22: who plays, who's in form, and what each squad costs under the 100-credit cap.
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CSK IPL 2026 squad framework: Gaikwad captain, Fleming coach, Jadeja dual-role anchor, Pathirana death-bowling — translated into Exchange22 fantasy XI slots.
MI IPL 2026 squad framework: Pandya captain, Jayawardene coach, Bumrah death-bowling role, Rickelton as leading run-scorer — translated into Exchange22 fantasy XI slots.
Mumbai Indians typically build around a top-order batting core with two overseas finishers and a wrist-spin all-rounder. Under Hardik Pandya, the side leans aggressive in the powerplay and conservative in the death overs. On Exchange22, MI players tend to be priced at the top of the scale, so budget at least 35–40 credits for a four-player MI block.
Pick MI batters on flat Wankhede nights and MI bowlers on slower tracks where Bumrah's variations dominate. Avoid double-captaining MI batters on a two-paced surface.
CSK is the slowest-tempo IPL franchise, built around anchors, spinners and finishers. The Chepauk track rewards patience, so CSK fantasy players usually score on cumulative points rather than single-over explosions. On Exchange22, CSK spinners are mid-priced and tend to be captaincy picks on slow tracks.
Captain a CSK spinner at Chepauk, captain an anchor BAT on the road. Jadeja is the safest all-rounder pick across the season.
RCB's fantasy appeal is the top three: a power-hitter opener, a No. 3 anchor and a finisher who clears the Chinnaswamy ropes. The bowling is varied but usually lighter than the batting, which makes RCB matches high-scoring — perfect for Exchange22 mega leagues. Expect RCB players to be priced at the top of the band.
Pick at least one RCB batter at Chinnaswamy. Avoid full RCB stacks in away games where the boundaries are bigger.
KKR has trended younger since the 2024 reset, with a spin-heavy bowling unit and an explosive top order. On Exchange22, KKR's all-rounders are usually the smartest captaincy picks because they bowl overs and bat in the top seven. The Eden Gardens surface rewards spin in the middle overs, especially under lights.
Narine + Russell is the classic KKR fantasy combo. Starc is the differential pick on seaming Eden nights.
DC's squad is built around Indian all-rounders and an explosive South African top order. The Arun Jaitley surface can be flat or two-paced depending on the season, so DC fantasy players need to read the pitch report. On Exchange22, DC all-rounders are mid-priced and tend to outperform their credit value.
Captain Axar on slow tracks; captain a Warner-style opener on flat ones. Avoid DC bowlers on flat decks.
SRH is the most batting-aggressive franchise in the IPL since the 2024 season. The Pat Cummins-led side attacks powerplays and clears infield with unusual regularity. On Exchange22, SRH batters are top-priced, and the death-over bowlers are cheap differentials.
Captain Head or Klaasen at Uppal. Pick Cummins when SRH bowl first on a sticky track.
RR continues the historical franchise pattern of young Indian talent plus two overseas match-winners. The SMS Stadium in Jaipur is spin-friendly, so RR fantasy picks usually centre around wrist-spinners and top-order anchors. Yashasvi Jaiswal is the headline batter; the bowling is a mix of left-arm spin and pace.
Captain Chahal on Jaipur nights. Avoid RR pace bowlers on batting-friendly surfaces.
PBKS is the most unpredictable franchise in the IPL: high-scoring matches, big changes in form, and frequent squad shuffles. On Exchange22, PBKS fantasy players reward aggressive differentials — pick PBKS openers in flat-track games, and PBKS all-rounders when the team wins the toss and bowls.
Captain Iyer on flat Mohali nights. Pick Arshdeep as a bowling differential in the death overs.
GT is built around Indian pace and a steady top order. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad offers true bounce and even contests between bat and ball. On Exchange22, GT batters are mid-priced and tend to outperform their credit value at home; the bowling is a mix of pace and finger-spin.
Captain Rashid on any track. Pick GT batters on true bounce in Ahmedabad.
LSG plays at a balanced tempo with a strong Indian core and two overseas match-winners. The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium surface in Lucknow is two-paced and rewards patience. On Exchange22, LSG batters are mid-priced and LSG spinners are differentials on slow tracks.
Captain a top-order anchor on slow Lucknow nights. Pick Mayank Yadav as a pace differential.
Ten franchises: MI, CSK, RCB, KKR, DC, SRH, RR, PBKS, GT and LSG.
Each IPL squad has 25 players, with a maximum of eight overseas. The Exchange22 app shows the full squad and current fantasy price.
Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans usually carry the most mid-priced players (7–9 credits). Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers tend to be top-priced.
Yes. With 1 AR minimum and 4 AR maximum, you can build an all-rounder-heavy XI for a balanced pitch. Captain the AR slot for two-way points.
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Punjab Kings IPL 2026 squad framework: Shreyas Iyer as captain, Ricky Ponting as head coach, Azmatullah Omarzai as dual-role anchor, Xavier Bartlett as death-bowling lead — and how each PBKS slot translates...
Read full guide →Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 squad framework: Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain, Stephen Fleming as coach, Jadeja as dual-role anchor, Matheesha Pathirana as death-bowling lead, and how each CSK slot translates into...
Read full guide →Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 squad breakdown: Hardik Pandya as captain, Mahela Jayawardene as coach, Bumrah death-bowling profile, Ryan Rickelton as leading run-scorer, and how each slot translates into fantasy...
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