IPL 2026 has just reached the halfway stage, but several players have already been sidelined due to injuries, even with a major portion of the tournament still ahead. Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have suffered the biggest setbacks, losing two players each, while Gujarat Titans have also been dealt a blow with Tom Banton’s exit.Even before the tournament began, 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 are expected to join their respective franchises soon.
Here are five players who have been ruled out midway of the IPL 2026:
Ayush Mhatre (CSK): Chennai Super Kings suffered a major setback as their 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. Franchise said in their statement that he need 10-12 weeks for recovery.Khaleel Ahmed (CSK): CSK were earlier hit by another blow when their 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 (SRH): David Payne, who joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad 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 (SRH): 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 (GT): 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.
