Rishad Hossain claimed his maiden five-wicket haul During BAN vs WI 1st ODI.
Rishad Hossain produced a spell to remember against the West Indies and registered his career-best figures. He rattled the top order, claiming a six-wicket haul in the first ODI after a brisk 26 with the bat to help Bangladesh secure a massive 74-run win in a low-scoring game at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on October 18. This has raised hopes for a contract in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.
Ever since making his debut in 2023, Rishad has been the most improved Bangladeshi cricketer in the last two years. He finished as the team’s standout performer at the T20 World Cup 2024, claiming 14 wickets, joint-third alongside Rashid Khan. With a 39% dot percentage and 57 wickets in 42 T20I innings, the 23-year-old has outperformed international stars like Wanindu Hasaranga, Adam Zampa, and Varun Chakravarthy.
Here are four franchises that could bid for Rishad Hossain in the IPL 2026 auction.
In the IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled immensely in the spin department, managing just 15 wickets at a rate of 10 runs, the lowest amongst all teams. Injuries to Adam Zampa and the disappointing outings of Rahul Chahar and Zeeshan Ansari left them exposed on flat tracks in Hyderabad.
Rishad, with his wicket-taking ability in pressure situations, could be the missing piece. He would also complement the ambidextrous spinner Kamindu Mendis to add depth to their bowling attack.
After letting go of two veteran Indian spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal, the Rajasthan Royals tried to fill the void with two Sri Lankan spinners, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. However, it did not pay off as both endured a mixed season. The franchise recorded the joint-second lowest wickets (27) with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Rishad’s ability to bowl attacking lines in the middle overs and hit the ball long at No.8 could be an added advantage. Plus, the slow wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium will further work in his favour.
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The Mumbai Indians haven’t really found the right balance in their bowling department, especially in the spin attack. They experimented with the unknown prospect Vignesh Puthur, who impressed in limited opportunities, before being ruled out due to injury. Karn Sharma also had his moments, but couldn’t really provide a breather to their pace in the middle overs, lacking penetration in key middle-overs.
If MI decides to release one of them, Rishad Hossain could be a long-term solution, particularly due to his height and the point of release, best suited to red soil pitches. His control and knack for breaking partnerships would perfectly complement MI’s pace-heavy setup, while adding batting depth to the lower-order.
The Kolkata Knight Riders’ spin attack relied on Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, but they couldn’t make maximum impact. KKR tried Moeen Ali and Anukul Roy as the third spin-bowling option, but they could hardly make significant contributions.
Rishad Hossain could be the perfect long-term successor. Once again, his ability to hit sixes lower down the order and knack of picking up wickets would thrive at Eden Gardens, where the surface offers grip and bounce. With KKR’s history of nurturing spinners, the Bangladesh player can do wonders for the former Champions on spin-friendly tracks.
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