Ipl 2026:10 Foreign stars who can make IPL debut this year; Six of these got contracts for the first time – Ipl 2026: 10 Overseas Players Set For Debut, Teams Eye Fresh Match-winners

IPL 2026 is going to start from March 28 and this time many new foreign players will be seen taking the field for the first time. Among these players, there are some who were waiting for their turn for a long time, while some have got IPL contract for the first time. Special attention will be kept on these 10 players, because they can prove to be the X-factor for their respective teams. Out of these 10, six have got IPL contract for the first time. Let us know…

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Finn Allen – Photo : IANS

1. Finn Allen (New Zealand, KKR)

Finn Allen is an explosive wicketkeeper-batsman, who has the ability to change the course of the match in the powerplay. Kolkata Knight Riders have bought him for Rs 2 crore. Interestingly, he has been a part of the IPL squad since 2021, but has not got a chance to debut yet. After his brilliant performance in the T20 World Cup 2026, the expectations from him have increased further. The special thing is that Tim Seifert, who created a stir in the opening with him in the T20 World Cup 2026, is also in KKR.

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Pathum Nissanka – Photo : IANS

2. Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka, DC)

Pathum Nissanka finally got a chance in IPL and got a contract for the first time. Delhi bought him for four crores. He is a reliable top order batsman, who is adept at playing long innings. Opening for Delhi can be a solution to the problem. He also scored an excellent century in the T20 World Cup and is also in excellent form.

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Jacob Duffy – Photo: ANI

3. Jacob Duffy (New Zealand, RCB)

Royal Challengers Bangalore have included Jacob Duffy to strengthen their pace attack. His swing bowling and experience could be crucial for the team, especially when one of RCB’s key bowlers is struggling with injury. There is suspense over Josh Hazlewood’s play and in such a situation Jacob Duffy can play an important role. Duffy has also got IPL contract for the first time.

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Blessing Muzarabani – Photo: IANS

4. Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe, KKR)

Muzarabani, a tall fast bowler, is known for his bounce and pace. KKR included him as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman and now he can lead the team’s overseas pace attack. Muzarabani has been a part of IPL before also. RCB included him as replacement in 2025. At the same time, before that he had been a net bowler of Lucknow.