Players who have represented the most IPL teams

Some players stick with one team, while others become IPL journeymen, representing multiple franchises over the years. Here’s a look at the cricketers who have played for the most teams in IPL history. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025

Aaron Finch - 9 teams

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch tops the list, having played for a record nine IPL teams, including DC/DD, GL, PBKS/KXIP, KKR, MI, PWI, RR, RCB, and SRH. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 © Getty Images Click here for more

Jaydev Unadkat - 8 teams

Indian speedster Jaydev Unadkat ranks second, having represented eight IPL franchises, including DC/DD, KKR, LSG, MI, RR, RPSG, RCB, and SRH. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more

Manish Pandey - 7 teams

Manish Pandey, an experienced IPL campaigner, ranks third, having played for seven teams, including DC/DD, KKR, LSG, MI, PWI, RCB, and SRH. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more

Dinesh Karthik - 6 teams

Dinesh Karthik, who wrapped up his IPL career with RCB, sits fourth on the list, having played for six teams, including DC/DD, GL, PBKS/KXIP, KKR, MI, and RCB. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more

Robin Uthappa - 6 teams

Robin Uthappa, who retired after a memorable stint with CSK, also sits at No. 4, having played for six IPL teams—equaling Dinesh Karthik. He has represented CSK, KKR, MI, PWI, RR, RCB By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more

Ajinkya Rahane - 6 teams

Ajinkya Rahane, leading KKR in IPL 2025, is tied with Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa, having played for five teams—CSK, DC/DD, KKR, MI, RR, and RPSG. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more

Parthiv Patel - 6 teams

Veteran wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel also shares the fourth spot, having played for six IPL teams—CSK, DCH, KTK, MI, RCB, and SRH. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more

Yuvraj Singh - 6 teams

Another big name who chased IPL success across multiple teams, the star all-rounder has represented six franchises: DC/DD, PBKS/KXIP, MI, PWI, RCB, and SRH. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more

Ishant Sharma - 6 teams

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma has also played for six IPL teams, including DCH, DC/DD, PBKS/KXIP, KKR, RPSG, and SRH. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more

Thisara Perera - 6 teams

Thisara Perera also played for six IPL teams, including CSK, PBKS/KXIP, KTK, MI, RPSG, and SRH. By: Shubham Pandey Mar 27, 2025 Click here for more