The IPL 2026 mini auction concluded on a high note, delivering record-breaking bids, surprise steals, and a major boost for uncapped Indian talent. A total of 77 players were sold as franchises fine-tuned their squads ahead of the new season. The auction saw intense competition, particularly for match-winning all-rounders and fast bowlers, with several teams spending big to address key gaps.
The biggest headline of the auction was Cameron Green, who emerged as the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. The Australian all-rounder was snapped up for a staggering ₹25.20 crore, underlining his value as a multi-dimensional match-winner. His signing set the tone for a high-spending day, as franchises showed clear intent to build teams around impact players.
Uncapped Indians Create History
While overseas stars drew attention, uncapped Indian players were the real talking point. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a bold statement by spending ₹14.20 crore each on Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. With these bids, the duo became not only the most expensive players of the auction but also the costliest uncapped Indian players in IPL history. CSK’s aggressive approach reflected their focus on grooming future Indian stars alongside experienced internationals.
Another standout Indian name was Akib Nabi Dar, the fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir. Delhi Capitals invested ₹8.40 crore in him, signaling strong faith in domestic pace talent. Several other Indian players also earned life-changing deals, with many fetching prices well above their base value.
Overseas Players Attract Late Bidding Frenzy
As the auction progressed, demand for overseas players surged. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) strengthened their middle order by signing explosive English batter Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore. Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman also attracted heavy bidding, going for ₹9.20 crore and becoming one of the most expensive foreign bowlers of the auction.
Among other notable moves, franchises focused on experienced T20 performers to add depth and balance. The late stages of the auction remained lively, culminating with Kyle Jamieson being sold as the final player for ₹2 crore.
Team-wise Highlights and Key Signings
Delhi Capitals (DC) added a mix of international experience and domestic talent, including Akib Dar, David Miller, and a return for Prithvi Shaw, who was picked up for ₹75 lakh.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were among the biggest spenders, securing Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana (₹18 crore) to significantly strengthen their pace attack.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dominated headlines with their record-breaking uncapped signings, while also adding Rahul Chahar and Akil Hosein to bolster their bowling unit.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) picked up Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore, a noticeable drop compared to his previous valuation, and invested in young Indian prospects.
Mumbai Indians (MI) opted for value buys, including Quinton de Kock for ₹1 crore, focusing on squad depth rather than headline deals.
Full List of Sold Players (Team-wise)
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Akib Dar – ₹8.40 crore
Pathum Nissanka – ₹4 crore
David Miller – ₹2 crore
Ben Duckett – ₹2 crore
Lungi Ngidi – ₹2 crore
Kyle Jamieson – ₹2 crore
Prithvi Shaw – ₹75 lakh
Sahil Parikh – ₹30 lakh
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Cameron Green – ₹25.20 crore
Matheesha Pathirana – ₹18 crore
Mustafizur Rahman – ₹9.20 crore
Tejasvi Singh – ₹3 crore
Rachin Ravindra – ₹2 crore
Finn Allen – ₹2 crore
Tim Seifert – ₹1.50 crore
Akash Deep – ₹1 crore
Rahul Tripathi – ₹75 lakh
Others – ₹30 lakh each
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Prashant Veer – ₹14.20 crore
Kartik Sharma – ₹14.20 crore
Rahul Chahar – ₹5.20 crore
Akil Hosein – ₹2 crore
Matt Henry – ₹2 crore
Matthew Short – ₹1.50 crore
Sarfaraz Khan – ₹75 lakh
Others – ₹40–75 lakh
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Liam Livingstone – ₹13 crore
Jack Edwards – ₹3 crore
Salil Arora – ₹1.50 crore
Others – ₹30–75 lakh
(Other teams including LSG, RR, GT, MI, and PBKS also completed strategic signings to round off their squads.)
Auction Takeaways
The IPL 2026 mini auction reinforced two clear trends: franchises are willing to pay premium prices for proven all-rounders, and uncapped Indian talent is now commanding unprecedented value. With squads largely finalized, attention now shifts to how these high-profile investments perform on the field when the new IPL season begins.
