Sherfane Rutherford

Over eight matches in that competition, Rutherford made 230 runs, and the highlight was a century. That return led to a contract in the CPL. His chances there were few at first, yet his strength and his knack for closing out an innings soon had people treating him as a West Indies prospect.

In the IPL, Gujarat Titans picked him up for the 2025 season. He got a long run in the side and settled into a middle-order role, where his job was to lift the scoring rate late in the innings. He finished IPL 2025 with 291 runs, often through short, forceful innings in the closing overs. He also produced important contributions when the pressure was on, which made him a valued finisher in the Gujarat batting order.

Before IPL 2026, Rutherford moved to Mumbai Indians in a trade, opening a fresh chapter in his IPL career. Mumbai's batting already features several established top-order players, so his finishing work in the middle order is likely to be central to what the franchise wants from him. He will also be looking to show that he can be a dependable T20 option for the West Indies.