The Indian Premier League 2026 has reached its halfway mark, but several players have already been forced out of the tournament due to injuries. Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have suffered the most, losing two players each, while Gujarat Titans have also been dealt a blow with Tom Banton's departure.
Pre-Tournament and Mid-Season Injuries
Even before the tournament commenced, players like Sam Curran, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, and Nathan Ellis were ruled out. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni, Pat Cummins, and Will Jacks are currently recovering and expected to rejoin their franchises soon.
Players Ruled Out Midway Through IPL 2026
Ayush Mhatre (Chennai Super Kings)
CSK faced a major setback as dependable top-order batter Ayush Mhatre was ruled out due to a hamstring tear. He sustained the injury during CSK's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. The franchise stated that he requires 10-12 weeks for recovery.
Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai Super Kings)
CSK were earlier hit by another blow when lead pacer Khaleel Ahmed was ruled out with a quadriceps injury. He picked up the injury during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14 and had to leave the field with just one ball remaining in his spell, which was completed by Gurjapneet Singh.
David Payne (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
David Payne, who joined SRH as a replacement for Jack Edwards, was ruled out due to an ankle injury. He featured in just two matches before suffering a twist in his ankle. Gerald Coetzee has been signed as his replacement and is yet to make his debut for SRH.
Brydon Carse (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Brydon Carse was ruled out ahead of the season opener against RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He suffered a hand injury during a practice session and failed to recover in time. Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka was named as his replacement.
Tom Banton (Gujarat Titans)
Tom Banton has been officially ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a finger injury. The 27-year-old sustained the injury during a practice session, which kept him out of Gujarat Titans' early matches and eventually led to his withdrawal on April 17, 2026. He leaves the tournament without playing a single game this season. Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as his replacement for Rs 75 lakh.
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