IPL 2026: Rating all 10 teams based on their final squads
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Published - 07 Apr 2026, 00:12 IST | Updated - 07 Apr 2026, 00:16 IST
These ratings combine final squad depth with form from IPL 2026's opening three rounds. Teams are assessed on four criteria: bowling depth, batting floor, squad continuity from 2025, and early 2026 results.
Teams are ranked from 10 (weakest) to 1 (strongest title candidate). Grades run from D to A+. Several grades differ from pre-season expectations.
Sanju Samson is CSK’s key acquisition, providing wicketkeeping and finishing ability. However, the departure of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran removes balance in both spin and seam bowling.
Ruturaj Gaikwad leads the batting, but MS Dhoni’s injury weakens finishing options.
CSK finished with 4 wins in IPL 2025 and are 0–2 in 2026. They conceded 250 for 3 against RCB, exposing the lack of reliable death bowling. The batting can win matches, but bowling limitations remain a major concern.
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