Hardik Pandya

Premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who represents Mumbai Indians and will also captain the side, will be on the top spot to watch out for. Under his captaincy, the previous season was nothing short of forgettable for the "Paltan"

Axar Patel

Axar Patel, who is handy with the bat as well as ball, is often less celebrated. He will represent Delhi Capitals and is a strong contender for the side's captaincy alongside KL Rahul. In the concluded Champions Trophy 2025, the left-hander also showed signs of dependability with the willow in the middle-order

Virat Kohli

Stalwart batsman Virat Kohli, who has regained his form in the Champions Trophy 2025, will be another player to watch out for. After experiencing consistent ups and downs in his career, Kohli is expected to roar back with the willow in the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league

Shreyas Iyer

One of the top picks from the Indian lot, people will keep tabs on Shreyas Iyer. The right-hander finished the Champions Trophy 2025 as the second highest run-scorer. Reliable number four batsman has also shown signs of sensible batting while coming in at number four

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah, one of the most celebrated and decorated bowlers in the current lot of world pacers is also among the list. After the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the pacer has been missing out on action as he is dealing with injury. His comeback will be expected from the Mumbai Indians

KL Rahul

People will also keep an eye on KL Rahul's outing in the event. The veteran has adapted a new role in the batting order during the Champions Trophy 2025. It will be interesting to see the right-hander's batting position while representing DC

Abhishek Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad's swashbuckling opening batsman Abhishek Sharma has caught people's attention with his technique and ease in the batting approach. In the previous season, the left-hander was shouldered by Travis Head and the duo wrecked the bowler's mindset in the season