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List of Players Who Played for All 10 IPL Teams

A comprehensive list of players who have represented all 10 current IPL franchises (Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad) in IPL history up to 2026.

5 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

With 10 active IPL teams in 2026, no player has played for **all 10** current franchises in IPL history. The maximum is **9 teams**, achieved by Australian opener **Aaron Finch**. Many nomadic players like Jaydev Unadkat (8 teams), Manish Pandey, Shardul Thakur, and Dinesh Karthik have played for 6–8 teams, but the unique combination of all 10 has not been achieved yet. This is mainly because newer teams like GT and LSG joined later (2022), making it extremely difficult for any single player to cover every franchise. Below is the closest record holders and a note on the impossibility so far.

#	Name	Note	Highlight	Teams played	Maximum possible
1	Aaron Finch Record Holder - 9 IPL Teams Former Australian captain Aaron Finch holds the all-time record for playing for the most IPL teams. He has represented 9 out of the 10 current franchises but missed one (commonly noted as not playing for Chennai Super Kings or another gap). His teams include RR, DD/DC, PWI, SRH, MI, GL, PBKS, RCB, and KKR.	No player has reached all 10 current teams	All-time record for most IPL franchises	9	Closest to all 10
2	Jaydev Unadkat 8 IPL Teams Indian pacer Jaydev Unadkat has played for a remarkable 8 different IPL franchises, making him one of the most travelled players in IPL history. His journey includes teams like DD, KKR, RPS, RCB, RR, SRH, MI, and LSG.	One of the most nomadic Indian players	Second highest - Highly versatile pacer	8	—
3	Manish Pandey 7 IPL Teams Experienced Indian batter Manish Pandey has featured for 7 different IPL sides across his long career, showcasing his utility across multiple franchises.	Long IPL career spanning many teams	Consistent middle-order batter	7	—
4	Shardul Thakur 7 IPL Teams Seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has played for 7 franchises, including recent moves that added to his tally.	Frequent team changes in recent seasons	Useful lower-order batter and pacer	7	—
5	Dinesh Karthik 6+ IPL Teams Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has represented 6 or more teams, including DD/DC, GL, KKR, KXIP/PBKS, MI, and RCB, making him one of the most experienced travellers.	Played across multiple eras	Longest IPL career among keepers	6-7	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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