IPL 2026 Injury List: Full list of players ruled out or set to miss matches from KKR, CSK, RR, SRH, MI, RCB, PBKS

IPL 2026 is expected to kick off amid injury concerns, with several key players either ruled out or set to miss a major portion of the tournament. Teams are already being forced to reconsider their combinations even before the tournament begins.

Here is the complete list

Harshit Rana - Kolkata Knight Riders
The young Indian pacer has been ruled out of the entire season after sustaining an injury during India’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on February 4.


Nathan Ellis - Chennai Super Kings
Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury. The Chennai Super Kings pacer was expected to lead the bowling at the death following Matheesha Pathirana’s exit.

Sam Curran - Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major blow ahead of IPL 2026, as Sam Curran has been ruled out due to a suspected groin injury.

Jack Edwards - Sunrisers Hyderabad
Jack Edwards, a new signing bought for Rs 3 crore in the 2026 auction, has been ruled out of the season due to a foot injury.

Pat Cummins - Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins will miss the opening matches as he recovers from the injury that also ruled him out of the T20 World Cup 2026. In his absence, Ishan Kishan will captain the side, with Abhishek Sharma as vice-captain.

Atharva Ankolekar - Mumbai Indians
Atharva Ankolekar has been ruled out of the entire season due to a knee injury.

Josh Hazlewood - Royal Challengers Bengaluru
A key contributor to RCB’s title-winning campaign last season, Josh Hazlewood is still recovering from an injury that has sidelined him for four months and will miss the early phase of IPL 2026.

Lockie Ferguson - Punjab Kings
New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson is set to miss the early phase of IPL 2026 for Punjab Kings, as he chooses to prioritise spending time with his family after becoming a new father.

Matheesha Pathirana - Kolkata Knight Riders
Matheesha Pathirana is still recovering from a calf strain sustained during the T20 World Cup. However, Kolkata Knight Riders remain hopeful that he will be available later in the IPL 2026 season.

Eshan Malinga - Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad are uncertain about the availability of young Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga, who suffered a shoulder dislocation during the T20 World Cup in February.

Matthew Short - Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings have suffered another setback after Nathan Ellis, with Australian all-rounder Matthew Short set to miss the opening matches due to a fractured thumb.