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IPL 2026: These 3 captains became a burden for their own team, left no stone unturned to sink the franchise!
Samira Vishwas | May 21, 2026 5:24 AM CST

IPL 2026 worst captains: Indian Premier League In the 2026 season, there are currently four captains playing who have become a burden on their respective teams. Because of these players, not only is the overall performance of the team deteriorating, but they also have to struggle for every win. Apart from this, the effect of the failure of these players (in IPL 2026) is clearly visible in their captaincy also. Let us tell you who are these 3 players and captains who have left no stone unturned in taking their franchise towards defeat.

Rituraj Gaikwad’s bat did not work

Captain of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Ruturaj Gaikwad His performance with the bat has been very lackluster, and its effect is clearly visible in his captaincy as well. This season, Gaikwad has scored only 321 runs in 13 innings, and his strike rate during this period has been only 120.67.

In contrast, his opening partner, Sanju Samson, has batted at a tremendous strike rate of 166.20. This difference meant that the team (in IPL 2026) could not get aggressive batting support from both ends. As a result, on the occasions when they had the potential to cross the 200-run mark, they missed it and settled for less than 200.

Rishabh Pant: Flop in his second season too

Playing in his second season for Lucknow Super Giants, Rishabh Pant has once again proved disappointing. Playing as the captain of Lucknow in IPL 2026, he has scored 251 runs in 11 innings, which also includes a half-century. This season (IPL 2026), Pant has crossed the fifty-run mark only once in 11 innings; This figure shows his poor form. Meanwhile, LSG is currently at 10th place on the points table.

Hardik Pandya’s poor performance continues

Under the leadership of five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, the team’s performance has once again been lackluster. The team is currently at 9th position on the points table, this position reflects their poor performance. However, Hardik’s personal performance in this season (IPL 2026) has also not been very impressive. He has scored only 146 runs in 8 innings at an average of 20.85, while in bowling, he has been able to dismiss only four batsmen in 8 innings

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