Top 3 T20 World Cup Finalists to Miss IPL 2026

The T20 World Cup 2026 has finally come to an end as the Indian cricket team claimed a massive 96-run victory over New Zealand to win the title. The iconic Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a magnificent performance from the Indian team. The win also marked India's third ICC T20 World Cup title, and not just that, they also became the first team to defend the title and win the Cup at home.

But fans don't need to worry about the entertainment as the cricket action will soon continue by the end of March, as the IPL is starting soon. The richest cricket league in the world will have some of the biggest stars of the game, but interestingly, a few players who featured in the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand will not be part of the IPL this season.

Top 3 T20 World Cup Final Players Missing IPL

While all the players in India's T20I squad have IPL contracts, it is not the same case with the New Zealand team. A no. of New Zealand players have lightened up the IPL over the years but some of the big names will miss out.

1. Devon Conway

The biggest name from the T20 World Cup 2026 final who will miss the upcoming IPL season is Devon Conway. The star opening batter is one of the premier New Zealand players missing IPL this season. Conway is known for his aggressive batting style and has also played for the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings.

He even played a huge role in CSK's successful IPL 2023 campaign, where the franchise lifted the title for the fifth time. However, the left-handed batter couldn't get a single bid during the mini-auction and went unsold at the base price of INR 2 crore.

2. Daryl Mitchell

The second name from the T20 World Cup final match is Daryl Mitchell, who is was in the T20 World Cup final players list. He is currently the best ODI batsman in the world. However, he couldn't replicate his form and had a lacklustre T20 World Cup outing recently. The right-handed batter, who had represented CSK in the past, went unsold during the mini-auction and will miss the IPL 2026 action.

3. Ish Sodhi

Another Kiwi player who was a part of New Zealand's T20 World Cup final team is Ish Sodhi. Known for his wicket-taking ability in T20 cricket, Sodhi has been a regular in New Zealand’s T20I setup for years. Yet, Indian Premier League franchises often prioritize multi-dimensional players or mystery spinners, which may have gone against him during the auction. As a result, the leggie will also miss IPL 2026 despite his vast international experience.