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IPL 2026 Impact Player Tracker
The Impact Player rule allows each team to substitute one player during the innings break. The substitute can bat or bowl, replacing any member of the original XI. Track every substitution, performance, and team strategy here.
Total Substitutions
6
Across 3 matches
Most Active Team
RCB
1 impact subs
Most Used Player
Swapnil Singh
1 time(s) - RCB
Best Performance
42(22)
Dewald Brevis (MI) - MI vs KKR
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Match-by-Match Impact Substitutions
| Match | Team | Impact Player | Replaced | Performance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RCB vs SRH Match 1 · 28 Mar | RCB | Swapnil Singh All-rounder | Yash Dayal Bowler | 28(16), 1 four, 2 sixes | Batting |
RCB vs SRH Match 1 · 28 Mar | SRH | Shahbaz Ahmed All-rounder | Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bowler | 12(10) | Batting |
MI vs KKR Match 2 · 29 Mar | MI | Dewald Brevis Batter | Piyush Chawla Bowler | 42(22), 3 fours, 3 sixes | Batting |
MI vs KKR Match 2 · 29 Mar | KKR | Anukul Roy All-rounder | Angkrish Raghuvanshi Batter | 2/24 (4 overs) | Bowling |
CSK vs RR Match 3 · 30 Mar | CSK | Sameer Rizvi Batter | Tushar Deshpande Bowler | 32(18), 4 fours, 1 six | Batting |
CSK vs RR Match 3 · 30 Mar | RR | Donovan Ferreira All-rounder | Keshav Maharaj Bowler | 18(14) | Batting |
RCB vs SRHMatch 1
RCBImpact PlayerSwapnil Singh
ReplacedYash Dayal
28(16), 1 four, 2 sixesBatting
RCB vs SRHMatch 1
SRHImpact PlayerShahbaz Ahmed
ReplacedBhuvneshwar Kumar
12(10)Batting
MI vs KKRMatch 2
MIImpact PlayerDewald Brevis
ReplacedPiyush Chawla
42(22), 3 fours, 3 sixesBatting
MI vs KKRMatch 2
KKRImpact PlayerAnukul Roy
ReplacedAngkrish Raghuvanshi
2/24 (4 overs)Bowling
CSK vs RRMatch 3
CSKImpact PlayerSameer Rizvi
ReplacedTushar Deshpande
32(18), 4 fours, 1 sixBatting
CSK vs RRMatch 3
RRImpact PlayerDonovan Ferreira
ReplacedKeshav Maharaj
18(14)Batting
Impact Player Leaderboard
Most Times Used
1
1xSwapnil Singh
RCB · All-rounder
2
1xShahbaz Ahmed
SRH · All-rounder
3
1xDewald Brevis
MI · Batter
4
1xAnukul Roy
KKR · All-rounder
5
1xSameer Rizvi
CSK · Batter
6
1xDonovan Ferreira
RR · All-rounder
Best Batting Impact
1
42(22)Dewald Brevis
MI vs KKR · M2
2
32(18)Sameer Rizvi
CSK vs RR · M3
3
28(16)Swapnil Singh
RCB vs SRH · M1
4
18(14)Donovan Ferreira
RR vs CSK · M3
5
12(10)Shahbaz Ahmed
SRH vs RCB · M1
Best Bowling Impact
1
2/24Anukul Roy
KKR vs MI · M2
Team-wise Impact Player Usage
RCBWin rate: 1/1
1
Total
1
Batting
0
Bowling
SRHWin rate: 0/1
1
Total
1
Batting
0
Bowling
MIWin rate: 1/1
1
Total
1
Batting
0
Bowling
KKRWin rate: 0/1
1
Total
0
Batting
1
Bowling
CSKWin rate: 1/1
1
Total
1
Batting
0
Bowling
RRWin rate: 0/1
1
Total
1
Batting
0
Bowling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Impact Player rule in IPL 2026?+
The Impact Player rule allows each team to substitute one player from their playing XI during the strategic timeout of the innings break. The substitute (impact player) can bat or bowl in place of any player from the original XI. This adds a tactical dimension, letting teams bring in a specialist batter when chasing or a bowler when defending.
When can teams use the impact player substitution?+
Teams must name up to four potential impact player candidates before the toss. The actual substitution can be made at any point during the match, typically at the innings break. Once substituted, the replaced player cannot take any further part in the match.
Can both teams use an impact player in the same match?+
Yes, both teams can use one impact substitution per match. Each team names their candidates before the toss and can exercise the option independently during the match.
Does the impact player count as an overseas player?+
Yes. If the impact player is an overseas player, they are subject to the standard overseas player cap. Teams cannot exceed four overseas players in the final playing combination after the substitution.
How does the impact player rule affect Dream11 fantasy?+
Impact players can significantly affect fantasy outcomes. A batting impact sub brought in during a chase can score quick runs, while a bowling impact can take crucial wickets. Always check team tendencies and likely impact player candidates before finalising your Dream11 lineup.
Impact Player & Fantasy — Upcoming Matches
Impact substitutions can swing Dream11 scores. Check predictions for upcoming matches to see likely impact player candidates.