Dewald Brevis to Corbin Bosch: Look at the replacement players who might get retained by CSK, RCB, MI, LSG, SRH, PBKS, DC, KKR, RR ahead IPL 2026 auction

Written By: Sruti Thakur | Updated: Sep 7, 2025, 1:29 PM

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From Dewald Brevis to Corbin Bosch, take a look at this photo collection to find out about the replacement players who might get retained by CSK, RCB, MI, LSG, SRH, PBKS, DC, KKR, RR ahead IPL 2026 auction.

1. Ayush Mhatre (Chennai Super Kings) — 1. Ayush Mhatre (Chennai Super Kings)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) brought Ayush Mhatre as a replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad during the IPL 2025 season. Even though CSK had a poor season and finished last in the points table, the 17-year-old Mhatre's powerful performances grabbed everyones attention, including MS Dhoni. In the IPL 2025, he scored 240 runs at an average of 34.28 and a remarkable strike rate of 188.97 in 7 games.

2. Dewald Brevis (Chennai Super Kings) — 2. Dewald Brevis (Chennai Super Kings)

Dewald Brevis was brought in by CSK as a replacement for the injured Gurjapneep Singh. Brevis played crucial knocks while batting at the middle order during CSK's disappointing IPL 2025 campaign. Brevis scored 225 runs in 6 matches at an average of and a strike rate of 180.00.

3. Harsh Dubey (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 3. Harsh Dubey (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Harsh Dubey was brought in by SRH as a replacement for the injured Smaran Ravichandran. He Vidarbha all-rounder made an impact in his brief stint with SRH, as he picked 5 wickets in 3 matches at an economy rate of 9.80.

4. Shardul Thakur (Lucknow Super Giants) — 4. Shardul Thakur (Lucknow Super Giants)

Shardul Thakur was brought in by LSG as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan, who missed the entire IPL 2025 season. Thakur, was picked from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) at his base price of ₹2 crore. He played a key role for LSG in IPL 2025, taking 13 wickets in 10 matches.

5. Mayank Agarwal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) — 5. Mayank Agarwal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Mayank Agarwal was brought in by RCB as a replacement for the injured Devdutt Padikkal. In IPL 2025, Mayank played only 4 matches and scored 95 runs, but played steady knocks for RCB in the middle order, who eventually won their maiden title.

6. Urvil Patel (Chennai Super Kings) — 6. Urvil Patel (Chennai Super Kings)

Urvil Patel was brought in by CSK as a replacement for Vansh Bedi who sustained a ligament injury in the left ankle. Although Urvil played only three games for CSK in IPL 2025, his attacking batting left a strong impression, as he scord 68 runs at an average of 22.66 and a remarkable strike rate of 212.50.

7. Mitchell Owen (Punjab Kings) — 7. Mitchell Owen (Punjab Kings)

Mitchell Owen was brought in Punjab Kings as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell who was ruled out due to broken finger. Owen featured only in one game for PBKS in IPL 2025, where he was dismissed for a duck. However, he has performed impressively for Australia and in various leagues worldwide.

8. Nandre Burger (Rajasthan Royals) — 8. Nandre Burger (Rajasthan Royals)

Nandre Burger was brought in by Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for the injured Sandeep Sharma. Nandre has been in an impressive form in the ongoing white-ball series against England. With his prior experience at the franchise and promising performances, the Royals might retain him ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

9. Corbin Bosch (Mumbai Indians) — 9. Corbin Bosch (Mumbai Indians)

Corbin Bosch was brought in by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for the injured Lizaad Williams. Despite playing just three matches in IPL 2025, South-Africa's all-rounder added crucial depth to the Mumbai Indians lineup and played a role in their playoff run. Considering his all-round value, MI may retain him ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

10. Sediqullah Atal (Delhi Capitals) — 10. Sediqullah Atal (Delhi Capitals)

Afghanistan's rising star Sediqullah Atal was brought by Delhi Capitals as a replacement for Harry Brook. Sediqullah featured in only one game for DC in IPL 2025. Considering his talent and potential, Delhi may choose to retain him ahead of the 2026 auction.

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