Top 5 wicketkeepers teams will target in IPL 2026 auction
Let us take a look at top five wicketkeepers franchise will target in IPL 2026 mini-auction.
Jonny Bairstow (England)
Another English star, Jonny Bairstow, remains one of the most destructive wicketkeeper-batters in modern cricket. He made his IPL debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2019, forming a formidable opening partnership with David Warner. Bairstow scored 445 runs in just 10 matches that season, setting the tone at the top.
Later, he joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2022 and represented them for two seasons. In IPL 2025, he even served as a temporary replacement for Ryan Rickelton at Mumbai Indians (MI), delivering impactful cameos. Bairstow’s explosive batting, especially in the powerplay, makes him a hot pick for franchises seeking an aggressive opener with wicketkeeping ability.
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