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List of Teams With Most Injuries During IPL Season

IPL franchises that have suffered the highest number of player injuries in single or multiple seasons, impacting squad depth and performance.

12 itemsUpdated Mar 25, 2026

Injuries are one of the biggest challenges in the IPL due to the packed schedule, travel, and high-intensity T20 cricket. Fast bowlers are particularly vulnerable to hamstring, shoulder, and back issues. Teams with frequent injuries often struggle with squad balance and depth, sometimes leading to poor performance or mid-season collapses.

#	Name	Note
1	Punjab Kings Most injury-prone in recent years Frequent hamstring and shoulder injuries to key pacers like Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, and others. Multiple seasons severely affected.	Recurring pace bowling injuries
2	Royal Challengers Bengaluru High injury count over years Regular injuries to fast bowlers (Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood) and all-rounders. Impacted playoff pushes many times.	Consistent injury issues
3	Delhi Capitals Frequent key player injuries Rishabh Pant (serious car accident), Anrich Nortje, and multiple pacers sidelined in various seasons.	Star players often unavailable
4	Mumbai Indians Injuries to death bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and other pacers missed significant games in several seasons due to back and shoulder issues.	Impact on bowling depth
5	Sunrisers Hyderabad Pace attack hit hard Umran Malik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and overseas pacers frequently sidelined, affecting their bowling attack.	Young pacers prone to injuries
6	Kolkata Knight Riders All-rounder and pacer injuries Andre Russell (multiple seasons), Lockie Ferguson, and Harshit Rana injuries impacted balance.	Finisher availability issues
7	Chennai Super Kings Occasional but impactful Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, and Ben Stokes injuries in key seasons tested squad depth.	Better management but still affected
8	Rajasthan Royals Fast bowling workload injuries Jofra Archer, Trent Boult, and Indian pacers missed games regularly.	Overseas pace dependency
9	Lucknow Super Giants Early seasons hit hard Mayank Yadav (pace workload), Mark Wood, and others sidelined in debut years.	New team adjustment issues
10	Gujarat Titans Injuries in title defence Mohammed Shami’s long-term injury and other pacers affected their 2023 campaign.	Key players missed crucial games
11	Common Injury Trend Fast bowlers most affected Hamstring, side, and shoulder strains dominate IPL injury lists every season.	Workload management is critical
12	Impact of Injuries On team performance Teams with most injuries often see drop in points table and early playoff exits.	Depth and backups decide seasons

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 25, 2026.

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