As the IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies, several captains are under pressure due to poor form, tactical mistakes, and disappointing results. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Riyan Parag could lose their captaincy ahead of IPL 2027 as franchises reportedly consider leadership changes after inconsistent campaigns and growing criticism.