Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan is a prolific right-handed batter from Mumbai who has become synonymous with heavy run-scoring in the Indian domestic circuit. After being overlooked in previous seasons, he was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for ₹75 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction, a move he described as a 'new life.' Sarfaraz is renowned for his incredible consistency in the Ranji Trophy, where he famously averaged over 100 across multiple seasons and recently surpassed the 5,000-run mark in first-class cricket. His ability to manipulate the field with innovative shots and his deep hunger for 'daddy hundreds' make him a unique middle-order asset for the CSK lineup.

While primarily known for his red-ball dominance, Sarfaraz has significantly evolved his white-ball game, heading into the 2026 season with blistering form. He recently smashed a career-best 157 off just 75 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and recorded a 15-ball fifty, the fastest by an Indian in List A history. After a dedicated fitness transformation where he lost 17 kg, his agility and strike rotation have reached new heights, complementing his natural power. Now donning the Yellow Jersey, the 28-year-old looks to translate his domestic record of 1,500+ T20 runs and a strike rate of nearly 140 into match-winning performances on the grandest stage.