IPL 2027 retentions · 2026 records
IPL teams: 2027 retentions & 2026 records
Every team listed here is represented in the official league-stage fixture set, with official squad grouping, overseas markers, and a first-pass player-intelligence layer that stays honest when hard numbers are not safely attached yet.
Chennai Super Kings remain one of the league’s most system-driven sides, with matchup bowling and middle-over control still central to their identity.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. CSK retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 8Matches: 14
Final IPL 2026 position
#6
Key players
Ruturaj Gaikwad · Shivam Dube · Noor Ahmad
Delhi Capitals look competitive when the quicks create early pressure and the batting order keeps moving through left-right combinations cleanly.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. DC retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 8Matches: 14
Final IPL 2026 position
#10
Key players
KL Rahul · Axar Patel · Kuldeep Yadav
Gujarat Titans continue to profile as a side built on bowling structure, new-ball quality, and calm middle-order control.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. GT retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 7Matches: 17
Final IPL 2026 position
#5
Key players
Shubman Gill · Jos Buttler · Rashid Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders bring all-round depth, flexible batting options, and multiple ways to shape the middle overs.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. KKR retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 8Matches: 14
Final IPL 2026 position
#8
Key players
Sunil Narine · Varun Chakaravarthy · Rinku Singh
Lucknow Super Giants are at their best when anchor play and finishing power connect cleanly through the final third of the innings.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. LSG retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 7Matches: 14
Final IPL 2026 position
#9
Key players
Nicholas Pooran · Rishabh Pant · Mitchell Marsh
Mumbai Indians still profile like a high-ceiling side built around top-end pace, closing power, and proven late-over batting.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. MI retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 8Matches: 14
Final IPL 2026 position
#7
Key players
Surya Kumar Yadav · Jasprit Bumrah · Hardik Pandya
Punjab Kings usually look most dangerous when their powerplay intent lands early and the seam attack keeps taking wickets instead of just containing.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. PBKS retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 8Matches: 14
Final IPL 2026 position
#1
Key players
Arshdeep Singh · Shreyas Iyer · Marcus Stoinis
Rajasthan Royals remain strongest when fluent top-order batting gives their spin and matchup plans room to take over later.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. RR retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 8Matches: 16
Final IPL 2026 position
#4
Key players
Yashasvi Jaiswal · Riyan Parag · Jofra Archer
Royal Challengers Bengaluru still lean heavily on top-order intent, boundary pressure, and a batting ceiling that can take games away quickly.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. RCB retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 8Matches: 16
Final IPL 2026 position
#2
Key players
Virat Kohli · Phil Salt · Josh Hazlewood
Sunrisers Hyderabad remain one of the most dangerous sides when their top order establishes powerplay tempo and forces the game onto their terms.
IPL 2027 retentions: official list not published yet. SRH retention list →
Squad: 25Overseas: 8Matches: 15
Final IPL 2026 position
#3
Key players
Heinrich Klaasen · Travis Head · Pat Cummins
