The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction was one of the most exciting cricket events of the year. Teams came with big budgets, and players received life-changing bids. Fans watched closely to see who got sold, for how much, and who became the most expensive player.
In this article, you will find:
- IPL 2026 auction overview
- The most expensive player
- A simple list of sold players with prices
- Key highlights and team strategy
- FAQs in easy language
IPL 2026 Auction Overview (Simple)
- Tournament: IPL 2026
- Auction Type: Mini Auction
- Teams: 10 IPL teams
- Players Sold: 70+ (approx.)
- Focus: All-rounders, fast bowlers, young Indian players
Every team tried to fix weak areas by buying strong batters, wicket-keepers, and death-over bowlers.
Most Expensive Player in IPL 2026 Auction
Cameron Green became the most expensive player of the IPL 2026 auction.
- Player: Cameron Green
- Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Price: ₹25.20 crore
- Role: All-rounder (batting + fast bowling)
His power-hitting and match-winning ability made teams fight hard for him.
IPL 2026 Auction – Players Sold List (Simple)
Prices are in ₹ Crore (INR)
High-Value Players
- Cameron Green – KKR – ₹25.20 cr
- Matheesha Pathirana – KKR – ₹18.00 cr
- Kartik Sharma – CSK – ₹14.20 cr
- Prashant Veer – CSK – ₹14.20 cr
- Liam Livingstone – SRH – ₹13.00 cr
Medium-Price Buys
- Mustafizur Rahman – KKR – ₹9.20 cr
- Josh Inglis – LSG – ₹8.60 cr
- Auqib Dar – DC – ₹8.40 cr
- Ravi Bishnoi – RR – ₹7.20 cr
- Venkatesh Iyer – RCB – ₹7.00 cr
Budget & Smart Picks
- Ben Dwarshuis – PBKS – ₹4.40 cr
- Pathum Nissanka – DC – ₹4.00 cr
- Ben Duckett – DC – ₹2.00 cr
- Rachin Ravindra – KKR – ₹2.00 cr
- Matt Henry – CSK – ₹2.00 cr
- Quinton de Kock – MI – ₹1.00 cr
🔹 Note: This list covers important and popular players. Full auction lists are released team-wise by IPL authorities.
🔍 IPL 2026 Auction Highlights
- All-rounders got the highest demand
- Young Indian players earned big money
- Fast bowlers were a top priority
- Teams focused on future captain options
- KKR and CSK spent aggressively
📊 Why IPL 2026 Auction Was Special
The IPL 2026 auction showed that teams are planning not just for one season, but for the next 3–5 years. Players who can bat, bowl, and field well were valued the most.
❓ FAQs – IPL 2026 Auction
Q1. Who was the most expensive player in IPL 2026?
Cameron Green at ₹25.20 crore.
Q2. Which team spent the most money?
Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings were among the top spenders.
Q3. How many players were sold in IPL 2026 auction?
Around 70+ players were sold.
Q4. Were uncapped Indian players expensive?
Yes, some young Indian players got very high bids.
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