The 2025 IPL was the last chance for those players who were trying to make it to the Indian team. After winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, Suryakumar has commanded the team since Rohit Sharma's retirement and 'Men in Blue' has lost only two matches out of 15 matches. India's team is certain to a large extent. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to return after staying away from the smallest format after focusing on Test cricket and later on the Champions Trophy. Gill and Jaiswal scored fiercely in IPL and are one of the best young batsmen of world cricket.

Gill has recently been made the captain of the Indian Test team and he was the vice-captain in his last T20I against Sri Lanka. It would not be surprising if he is named Suryakumar's deputy for the mega event. Abhishek Sharma has impressed since his debut, which includes a century in 37 balls in India's last T20I against England. Talking about the middle order, Tilak Verma scored two consecutive centuries against South Africa and later played a match to win a difficult run against England. It means that the place in his team is also confirmed.

Shreyas Iyer has not played any T20I for India since December 2023 but has claimed a comeback by performing his brilliant performance in the 2025 IPL. This season he scored 604 runs and was the top scorer of 'Main in Blue' in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Talking about the wicket-keeper batsmen, Sanju Samson has secured his place in 2024 by scoring three centuries. The second place will remain open as Rishabh Pant could not make a matter for his return. India can look for a lower-order batsman due to already having many options in the top order. KL Rahul's return may be difficult. This war will be directly between Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurlel. Jitesh's important role in RCB's victory in 2025 IPL can lead him forward in this race.

Talking about all -rounders, Hardik Pandya and Akshar Patel are sure to be elected. Star spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakraborty are also almost certain to be in the team. Jaspreet Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh led India's pace attack in the 2024 T20 World Cup and both will be important to defend the title in 2026.

This saves a place that can either go to another all -rounder or an extra fast bowler. Harshit Rana can be selected as the third fast bowler, due to his hit-deck bowling and batting ability, there is no secret in team management. To enhance your all -round options, you can choose Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ryan Parag, or Shivam Dubey.

India will play at least 18 T20I (if there is no Asia Cup) before the mega event. Due to which Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar will get a lot of time to try different combinations.