IPL 2026: 4 Players Who Have Played in All IPL Editions

Discover the 4 players who played every IPL season since 2008, showcasing remarkable longevity and consistency.

Armaan Patra
Armaan Patra

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The Indian Premier League has evolved tremendously since its inception in 2008, but only a rare group of players have managed to stay relevant across every single season. Longevity in a fast-paced format like T20 requires not just skill, but adaptability, fitness, and consistency over nearly two decades.

Interestingly, only four players have featured in every IPL edition so far, showcasing remarkable durability and impact in the league’s history. Here’s a look at those four stalwarts who have redefined the way fanatics have watched IPL being an impact with the back, across the 19 seasons. 

1. Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli is the only player to have played every IPL season for a single franchise, representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2008. Over the years, Kohli has transformed from a young prospect into the league’s all-time leading run-scorer. His consistency, hunger, and adaptability have kept him at the top across eras.

Whether as a captain or senior batter, Kohli has remained the backbone of RCB, making his uninterrupted presence one of the most remarkable feats in IPL history. His IPL stats comprise an astounding 8730 runs in 268 innings.

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