The excitement of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) continues to build up as the ISPL 2026 Auction concluded successfully on December 9, 2025, in Mumbai. With 408 players from across six zones and 101 cities, the auction was a spectacle of aggressive bidding and strategic decisions. The teams were tasked with building a balanced squad with a mix of young talent, experienced cricketers, and players representing each region of India.
As we gear up for the T10 tennis-ball league set to begin on January 9, 2026, at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat, let’s take a closer look at the final squads for each of the eight teams following the auction. Each team has made strategic selections to ensure they are ready for a fierce competition.
Full list of players for ISPL 2026 squads
Here’s the complete breakdown of players who made it to the ISPL 2026 squads after the auction:
1. Ahmedabad Lions
- Jayvir Parmar
- Ashiq Ali BS
- Farman Khan
- Dibakar Gayen
- Birendra Ram
- Zaid Khan
- Nizam Ali
- Asif Luhar
- Firas Mohammed
- Sanjay Kanojjia
- Avinash Rana
- Sikandarbhai Bhatti
- Prathamesh Thakare
- Pradeep Patil
- Amit Naik
- Jignesh Patel
- Majid Yousuf Sheikh
- Amay Lad
The Ahmedabad Lions went into the auction looking to strengthen their middle order and find versatile players who could contribute in all aspects. With picks like Nizam Ali and Sanjay Kanojjia, the Lions are ready to compete aggressively in the 2026 season.
2. Bengaluru Strikers
- Shahid Mir
- Devid Gogoi
- Dibyendu Paul
- Amit Pandey
- Rajendra Singh
- Pradeep Mishra
- Bhushan Gole
- Imdad Pasha
- Vijay Kumar
- Fardeen Kazi
- Omkar Bhadrike
- Omkar Keni
- Badi Rajesh Narayan
- Sumeet Dhekale
- Krushna Pawar
- Imroz Khan
- Mohit Rathod
- Raviraj Gaikwad
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The Bengaluru Strikers placed a high focus on building a solid all-round squad. With players like Rajendra Singh, Fardeen Kazi, and Shahid Mir, the Strikers are well-equipped with a potent batting and bowling combination that will help them dominate the upcoming T10 league.
3. Chennai Singams
- Aman Yadav
- Ganesh Shillikyatar
- Sunil Kumar
- Krishna Satpute
- Moyoddin Shaikh
- Ankit Yadav
- Sarfraz Khan
- Mohammed Nadeem
- Dheeraj Singh
- Anurag Sarshar
- Ashish Pal
- Nagesh Wadekar
- Sambhaji Patil
- Ketan Mhatre
- Rajesh Sorte
- Ankur Singh
- Aryan Kharkar
- Jagannath Sarkar
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The Chennai Singams were quick to secure Anurag Sarshar, one of the auction’s standout bowlers, as well as the explosive batsman Ketan Mhatre. This combination of youth and experience will be crucial in the team’s quest to claim the 2026 title.
4. Delhi Superheros
- Subhajit Jana
- Dhiraj Bhoir
- Shravan Mishra
- Jayesh Patil
- Aakash Jangid
- Mohammad Salim Shahpur
- Akash Tarekar
- Tabraize Ahmad
- Aakash Singh
- Sahil Longale
- Vishwajit Mhatre
- Padmesh Mhatre
- Prathamesh Pawar
- Firoz Shaikh
- Nitesh Mali
- Vinayak Bhoir
- Amey Patil
- Nashant Kumar
The Delhi Superheros have carefully built a squad with a blend of dynamic young players and seasoned performers. With the acquisition of Aakash Singh and Subhajit Jana, the Superheros have balanced their batting and bowling departments.
5. Falcon Risers Hyderabad
- Varun Kumar
- Vicky Pujari
- Vishal Yadav
- Pappu Todkar
- Lokesh
- Prashant Gharat
- Sanskar Dhyani
- Praveen Kumar
- Pritpal Singh
- Rutik Gajar
- Nitin Anili Matunge
- Yogesh Penkar
- Vicky Bhoir
- Shreyash Kadam
- Vishwajit Thakur
- Ashirwad Thakur
- Akash Gautam
- Mansoor KL
With the addition of key players like Yogesh Penkar and Shreyash Kadam, the Falcon Risers Hyderabad are primed to create a potent batting order. Their strategic buys in the auction suggest they’ll be an aggressive and tough competitor in the T10 league.
6. Majhi Mumbai
- Abhishek Kumar Dalhor
- Abhisekh Patel
- Gajendra Goswami
- Mohammad Zeeshan
- Manish Waghmare
- Mahendra Chandan
- Raja Kusum
- Jaydeep Bhondivale
- Eshant Sharma
- Ijaj Ahmad
- Jignesh Rajput
- Darshan Bandekar
- Bunty Patel
- Thomas Dias
- Ajaz Bepari
- Vijay Pawle
- Kabir Singh
- Vedant Desai
Majhi Mumbai secured some of the most exciting players in the auction, including Vijay Pawle, who fetched the highest bid of the season. Their squad is built for speed and aggression, with players like Abhishek Kumar Dalhor offering balance in both batting and bowling.
7. Srinagar Ke Veer
- Mohd Razi
- Arvind Kumar
- Shahrukh Khan
- Amol Nilugade
- Dhananjay Bhintade
- Sahish Mhatre
- Minad Manjrekar
- Aditya Vikram
- Dilip Binjwa
- Raju Mukhiya
- Devendra Kale
- Prajyot Ambhire
- Harsh Adsul
- Mangesh Vaity
- Macmillan Govind
- Harsh Bhoir
- Aryan Naik
- Rudra Patil
With a focus on local talent, Srinagar Ke Veer managed to sign a balanced squad that promises versatility. Their most notable buys include Shahrukh Khan and Mangesh Vaity, who will bring a lot of energy to the team.
8. Tiigers of Kolkata
- Hritik Patil
- Saroj Pramanik
- Sagar Ali
- Shivam Kumar
- Arish Khan
- Krushna Gawali
- Vivek Mohanan
- Firdos Alam
- Prabjot Singh
- Kiran Pawar
- Mahesh Nangude
- Vivek Shelar
- Pavan Kene
- Karan More
- Rajat Mundhe
- Himanshu Patil
- Ankit Yadav
- Bhavesh Pawar
The Tiigers of Kolkata have put together a squad packed with exciting prospects. With players like Krushna Gawali and Vivek Mohanan, the team is ready to show their dominance in the upcoming season.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. How many players were involved in the ISPL 2026 auction?
A total of 408 players from 101 cities across six zones were part of the ISPL 2026 auction.
2. When will the ISPL 2026 season begin?
The ISPL 2026 season will begin on January 9, 2026, at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat.
3. How were the teams selected for ISPL 2026?
Each team participated in the auction, bidding on players based on their talent, regional representation, and squad balance.
4. What is the base price of players in the ISPL auction?
Each player had a base price of ₹3 lakh during the ISPL 2026 auction.
5. Which team secured the highest bid player in ISPL 2026?
Majhi Mumbai secured Vijay Pawle, the highest bid player, during the auction.
6. How many teams are there in ISPL 2026?
There are eight teams in ISPL 2026: Ahmedabad Lions, Bengaluru Strikers, Chennai Singams, Delhi Superheros, Falcon Risers Hyderabad, Majhi Mumbai, Srinagar ke Veer, and Tiigers of Kolkata.
7. What format will the ISPL 2026 matches follow?
ISPL 2026 will follow a T10 tennis-ball format, making the matches fast-paced and exciting.
8. Can anyone participate in the ISPL?
Players must go through the auction process and be selected by teams based on their performance and skills.
9. Are new franchises joining the ISPL in 2026?
Yes, two new franchises have been added to the ISPL 2026 season.
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