Sarfraz Khan in strong form ahead of IPL 2026! This young player will be cut address? Video Viral

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 27, 2026

IPL 2026, Sarfaraz Khan Video : When Chennai Super Kings picked up Sarfaraz Khan in the IPL 2026 mini auction, questions were raised about his potential. After his outstanding performance in domestic cricket, now Sarfaraz Khan has grabbed attention once again. This year CSK team will start the new season in IPL 2026 with young players. All eyes are on which players will get a place in the playing 11 and who will be benched. Meanwhile, a video of Sarfaraz Khan from CSK’s camp is going viral.

Initially, Sarfraz Khan was considered unlikely to make it to CSK’s final XI. However, he cemented his place in the team with a strong performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. Now, he looks to be in good form even before the start of the season. This could allow him to replace a young player in the final XI against Rajasthan Royals.

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Sarfaraz Khan in form…

Sarfaraz Khan has been scoring runs for a long time now. However, he is yet to prove himself in the IPL. IPL 2026 will be a great opportunity for him. Sarfaraz Khan has been seen batting explosively in the practice match. CSK shared a video on social media, in which Sarfraz can be seen hitting big hits with ease against both spinners and fast bowlers. Due to this, captain Rituraj Gaikwad can place him in the final 11 players. By attacking the spinners in the middle overs, Sarfaraz can trap the opposition. Sarfaraz Khan had an explosive batting performance during Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025.

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Even before the start of the season, Chennai Super Kings captain Rituraj Gaikwad had made it clear that he would open the innings. Gaikwad will be accompanied by wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson. As a result, a tight fight is expected between Sarfraz Khan, Ayush Mhatre and Urvil Patel for the third spot. Currently, Sarfaraz Khan seems to be ahead of Mhatre and Urvil Patel in this race. Devald Brewis and Shivam Dubey seem to have cemented their places at number four and number five respectively.