IPL 2026 will once again show how important the first six overs are in T20 cricket. In the Indian Premier League, players like Rohit Sharma, Travis Head, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, and Phil Salt are known for fast starts. These 5 top players will be in the race to score fast runs in the powerplay, and let’s see who wins this race in IPL 2026.
Rohit Sharma Ready to Dominate Powerplays in IPL 2026
In IPL 2026, Rohit Sharma will be seen without captaincy, and this is a good thing for him because now he can play only as a batsman. He will be able to show his real batting technique and power-hitting. With 2,384 runs and 109 sixes, he has a very strong record, and this is the second-most in IPL history. In IPL 2026, Rohit Sharma is ready to dominate now.
Travis Head SRH Powerplay Star to Watch in IPL 2026
Travis Head from Sunrisers Hyderabad is known for attacking hard in the first six overs. In the Indian Premier League 2024, he smashed 84 runs off just 26 balls in the power play against the Delhi Capitals, which is the second-highest ever. In that same match, he and Abhishek Sharma made 125/0 in 6 overs, the highest team powerplay score. If he continues this form in IPL 2026, he can dominate again.
Yashasvi Jaiswal RR Powerplay Star Ready for IPL 2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal from Rajasthan Royals is a fearless left-handed batter who attacks bowlers early. In the Indian Premier League 2025 season, he scored 369 runs in the powerplay at an average of 61.50 and a strike rate of 177.40, hitting 22 sixes. He also helped RR hit 44 power-play sixes, the most that season. If he keeps this form in IPL 2026, he can again give his team strong starts.
Abhishek Sharma SRH Powerplay Star for IPL 2026
Abhishek Sharma from Sunrisers Hyderabad is known for his aggressive batting in the first six overs. He often opens with Travis Head, and together they give fast starts. In the Indian Premier League 2024 and 2025, they helped SRH reach huge powerplay scores like 125/0 and 107/0. If this pair continues in season 2026, they can again trouble bowlers and give SRH strong beginnings.
Phil Salt RCB Powerplay Hitter to Watch in IPL 2026
Phil Salt from Royal Challengers Bengaluru is a strong powerplay batter who scores very fast in the first six overs. In the Indian Premier League 2025 season, he played quick knocks like 46 in the powerplay against RR and 49 off 23 balls against KKR. He also helped RCB reach 61 runs in the powerplay against PBKS, with a strike rate of 193.61. If he keeps this form in the 2026 season, bowlers will struggle early.
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