| 1 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Overseas Players CSK's overseas contingent includes explosive batters and quality bowlers. Key names: Dewald Brevis, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Matthew Short, Zak Foulkes. | 8 | Dewald Brevis (SA), Noor Ahmad (AFG), Nathan Ellis (AUS),... | Strong spin and pace balance with Brevis and Noor Ahmad r... |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals (DC) Overseas Players DC boasts a powerful overseas lineup featuring experienced finishers and pacers. Key names: Mitchell Starc, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Ben Duckett, Kyle Jamieson, Lungi Ngidi, Dushmantha Chameera. | 8 | Mitchell Starc (AUS), Tristan Stubbs (SA), David Miller (... | Starc and Stubbs provide firepower |
| 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Overseas Players KKR made a big splash with Cameron Green as the costliest overseas buy. Key names: Cameron Green, Sunil Narine (retained), Matheesha Pathirana, Finn Allen, Rovman Powell, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Mustafizur Rahman / Blessing Muzarabani. | 8 | Cameron Green (AUS), Sunil Narine (WI), Matheesha Pathira... | Cameron Green - Most expensive overseas player ever (₹25.... |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) Overseas Players MI's overseas mix includes explosive batters and experienced bowlers. Key names: Trent Boult, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Corbin Bosch, Sherfane Rutherford, Allah Ghazanfar. | 8 | Trent Boult (NZ), Will Jacks (ENG), Mitchell Santner (NZ)... | Strong middle-order and spin options |
| 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Overseas Players Defending champions RCB have a balanced overseas attack. Key names include Jacob Duffy and others supporting their core. | 6-8 | Jacob Duffy (NZ) and other supporting overseas players | Defending champions with focused overseas reinforcements |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Overseas Players SRH features big-hitting overseas stars. Key names: Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins (retained/captaincy role), Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards. | 6-7 | Travis Head (AUS), Heinrich Klaasen (SA), Pat Cummins (AU... | Explosive top and middle order with Head and Klaasen |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Overseas Players LSG has Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Aiden Markram, Josh Inglis. | 6-8 | Nicholas Pooran (WI), Mitchell Marsh (AUS), Wanindu Hasar... | Pooran and Marsh provide finishing power |
| 8 | Gujarat Titans (GT) Overseas Players GT's overseas include Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan (retained), Jason Holder, Tom Banton. | 6-7 | Jos Buttler (ENG), Kagiso Rabada (SA), Glenn Phillips (NZ... | Buttler and Rashid Khan as major pillars |
| 9 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) Overseas Players PBKS overseas contingent features a mix of pace and all-round utility. | 6-8 | Multiple overseas including pace and all-round options (s... | Balanced foreign support for Shreyas Iyer-led side |
| 10 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) Overseas Players RR includes Jofra Archer, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Milne, and others like Donovan Ferreira. | 6-8 | Jofra Archer (ENG), Kwena Maphaka (SA), Nandre Burger (SA... | Pace-heavy attack with Archer |