Let’s take a look at three teams that could target him in the IPL 2026 auction.
Yuzvendra Chahal, the leading wicket-taker in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, was bought by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 auction. However, he didn’t have the best season as he took 16 wickets in 14 matches but had a high economy rate of 9.55, which is not up to the standards he has set over the years.
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Amaravati Royals beat Simhadri Vizag Lions by 7 wickets
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Tungabhadra Warriors beat Kakinada Kings by 10 wickets (D/L) method
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Singapore Womens beat Cambodia Women by 102 runs
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Singapore Womens beat Cambodia Women by 8 wickets
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West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs (D/L) method
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Sweden beat Hungary by 5 wickets
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Norway beat Hungary by 9 wickets
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Sweden beat Norway by 2 wickets
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Sweden beat Hungary by 7 wickets
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Jinx Zagreb Women beat Lavender Lionesses Women by 5 wickets
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Jinx Zagreb Women beat Lavender Lionesses Women by 22 runs
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Jinx Zagreb Women beat Lavender Lionesses Women by 9 wickets
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Jinx Zagreb Women beat Lavender Lionesses Women by 8 wickets
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Gulbarga Mystics beat Shivamogga Lions by 10 wickets (VJD method)
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Muscat Thunderers beat Majees Titans by 10 wickets
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Royal Oman Stallions beat IAS Invincibles by 39 runs
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SLC Greens beat SLC Greys by 23 runs
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Australia beat South Africa by 2 wickets
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Trent Rockets won by 4 wickets
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Southern Brave Women beat Trent Rockets Women by 6 wickets
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Oval Invincibles Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 39 runs
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Melbourne Renegades Academy beat Australian Capital Territory by 9 wickets
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Melbourne Stars Academy beat Hobart Hurricanes Academy by 6 wickets
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Perth Scorchers Academy beat Pakistan Shaheens by 2 wickets
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Bangladesh A beat Nepal by 32 runs
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With the IPL 2026 auction set to take place later this year, there is a chance that Punjab Kings might release him. While they could still retain him, if he is released, several teams are likely to show interest. Let’s take a look at three teams that could target him in the IPL 2026 auction.
Mumbai Indians can look to buy Yuzvendra Chahal if Punjab Kings release him. MI currently have Mitchell Santner and Karn Sharma as their experienced spinners. They also have Vignesh Puthur, but since Karn Sharma is getting older, he might not be around for many more years.
Chahal, who is one of the best spinners in the IPL, could be a good option for MI. He even started his IPL career with them back in 2013. He and Mitchell Santner can form a strong spin duo, and with the impact player rule, Chahal can also be used as an impact player.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad could also try to sign Yuzvendra Chahal if he is released by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026 auction. They have Adam Zampa, but he played only two matches. Their spin group also includes Zeeshan Ansari, Harsh Dubey, and Rahul Chahar, but they do not have the same level of experience as Chahal.
Because of that, their spin attack looked a bit weak, and for the next season, they might look to strengthen it. Chahal could be one of the players who can help improve their bowling lineup.
Lucknow Super Giants might be another team that looks to go for Yuzvendra Chahal in the auction if PBKS releases him. Digvesh Rathi did a good job in his debut season, but Ravi Bishnoi, who was retained, did not have a great season.
They also have Manimaran Siddharth and Shahbaz Ahmed as spin options, but none of them are as experienced as Chahal. If the Lucknow pitches favour spinners next season, having Chahal in the team could be a smart move.
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