IPL 2026 has seen some stellar performers in the Indian T20 league, while players like KL Rahul, Sanju Samson and Cameron Green, who are among the highest-paid cricketers, have failed to deliver promising performances.
ipl 2026 It started with a lot of anticipation from Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan and other cricketers. These cricketers had performed brilliantly in international cricket in the last few months.
The anticipation had largely built around teams like Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals as they pulled off the biggest ever trade in IPL history. Despite huge expectations, some players have failed to maintain their good form.
5 big players who flopped in IPL 2026
5. Nicholas Pooran
West Indies wicketkeeper batsman nicholas puran The signing for the Lucknow Super Giants is not only one of the most expensive players in the history of the competition but also one of the most famous names in world cricket.
Puran’s image is that of a destructive middle-order batsman and he is continuously scoring runs. Puran retired from international T20s after the conclusion of the last IPL and has been chasing good form since then.
Puran has been able to score only 9 runs in two matches and his strike rate has been below 100, which is not possible for Puran. The batsman is important for the LSG middle order; However, he has not acted in this role yet.
4. Varun Chakraborty
Another much awaited player of IPL 2026. Varun Chakraborty Before the start of the IPL, he was even cited by cricket experts as one of the MVP contenders for this year’s IPL.
However, Indian spinners have failed to perform well in the IPL so far. This followed a poor performance for India in the latter stages of the ICC T20 World Cup, where he could only take 5 wickets at an average of around 45.
Varun, who has played two matches for KKR, gave 79 runs in 6 overs. He bowled four overs and two overs against MI and SRH respectively, and is still wicket-less in this edition of the IPL.
3. KL Rahul
Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul He was also known as one of the best batsmen in the IPL. He was promoted to the top order and given a permanent role as an opening batsman. However, Rahul, who had a promising season upon his arrival in the team, has had a poor performance in IPL 2026.
Rahul got out for a golden duck in the first game against Lucknow Super Giants and then got out for 1 run in the second game against Mumbai Indians. He has not performed well for the Capitals so far this season, but the Capitals have hopes from him to find their chances in the playoffs.
2. Cameron Green
Probably the biggest flop of IPL 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder cameron green Was picked up at a whopping price of Rs 25.20 crore; However, he has failed to justify his price tag with his performances in the IPL.
There have been two main concerns regarding Green. Firstly, he doesn’t have the best arm with the bat. In the first game, Green, after a good start, was out after scoring just 18 runs. He was then dismissed on two consecutive single-digit scores.
The biggest concern has been Cameron Green not bowling a single ball in the IPL. The Australian all-rounder has been banned from playing with the ball due to some injuries.
1. Sanju Samson
Chennai Super Kings has perhaps made the biggest change of this decade sanju samson As an opening batsman in the team. After the successful trade was completed, Samson raised the anticipation for India with his dominance in the ICC T20 World Cup.
However, Samson has consistently scored low scores. Having played three matches for the Super Kings, he has three single-digit scores as an opener with an average of less than 8. If Samson does not perform well in IPL 2026, CSK’s troubles will never subside. Talking about failures, he is the biggest failure of IPL.
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