The IPL 2026 mini-auction ended up being one of the most thrilling as well as high-buy auctions in Indian Premier League history. Staged at the Etihad Centre in Abu Dhabi, there was arm-wrestling bidding wars, eye-popping deals and some jaw-dropping results with all 10 franchises battling it out to add star quality to their sides for the season ahead.
From Cameron Green emerging as the most expensive foreign player in history to uncapped Indian players going for stratospheric amounts of money, the auction was a demonstration of what T20 cricket has become. From all-rounders to death-over players and wicketkeeper-batters were at the receiving end of bullish purchasing with franchises going all out in what was an intriguing spectacle, not only for the fans but also to the analysts.
IPL 2026 Auction – Sold Players Full List With Price
Batters
| Player Name | Role | Base Price | Sold Price | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | Batter | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | Delhi Capitals |
| Cameron Green | Batter / All-rounder | ₹2 Cr | ₹25.20 Cr | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter | ₹75 L | ₹4 Cr | Delhi Capitals |
| Rahul Tripathi | Batter | ₹75 L | ₹75 L | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Danish Malewar | Batter | ₹30 L | ₹30 L | Mumbai Indians |
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | Batter | ₹30 L | ₹2.2 Cr | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Batter | ₹75 L | ₹75 L | Chennai Super Kings |
| Aman Rao | Batter | ₹30 L | ₹30 L | Rajasthan Royals |
| Sahil Parakh | Batter | ₹30 L | ₹30 L | Delhi Capitals |
| Prithvi Shaw | Batter | ₹75 L | ₹75 L | Delhi Capitals |
| Vihaan Malhotra | Batter | ₹30 L | ₹30 L | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Bowlers
| Player Name | Role | Base Price | Sold Price | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | Fast Bowler | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | RCB |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Fast Bowler | ₹2 Cr | ₹18 Cr | KKR |
| Anrich Nortje | Fast Bowler | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | LSG |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Spinner | ₹2 Cr | ₹7.2 Cr | RR |
| Akeal Hosein | Spinner | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | CSK |
| Ashok Sharma | Fast Bowler | ₹30 L | ₹90 L | GT |
| Kartik Tyagi | Fast Bowler | ₹30 L | ₹30 L | KKR |
| Naman Tiwari | Fast Bowler | ₹30 L | ₹1 Cr | LSG |
| Sushant Mishra | Fast Bowler | ₹30 L | ₹90 L | RR |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Fast Bowler | ₹2 Cr | ₹9.2 Cr | KKR |
| Akash Deep | Fast Bowler | ₹1 Cr | ₹1 Cr | KKR |
| Matt Henry | Fast Bowler | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | CSK |
| Rahul Chahar | Spinner | ₹1 Cr | ₹5.2 Cr | CSK |
| Adam Milne | Fast Bowler | ₹2 Cr | ₹2.4 Cr | RR |
| Kyle Jamieson | Fast Bowler | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | DC |
| Shivam Mavi | Fast Bowler | ₹75 L | ₹75 L | SRH |
All-Rounders
| Player Name | Role | Base Price | Sold Price | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | LSG |
| Venkatesh Iyer | All-rounder | ₹2 Cr | ₹7 Cr | RCB |
| Auqib Dar | All-rounder | ₹30 L | ₹8.4 Cr | DC |
| Prashant Veer | All-rounder | ₹30 L | ₹14.20 Cr | CSK |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder | ₹2 Cr | ₹7 Cr | GT |
| Matthew Short | All-rounder | ₹1.5 Cr | ₹1.5 Cr | CSK |
| Aman Khan | All-rounder | ₹30 L | ₹40 L | CSK |
| Mangesh Yadav | All-rounder | ₹30 L | ₹5.20 Cr | RCB |
| Cooper Connolly | All-rounder | ₹2 Cr | ₹3 Cr | PBKS |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder | ₹2 Cr | ₹13 Cr | SRH |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | KKR |
| Ben Dwarshuis | All-rounder | ₹1 Cr | ₹4.4 Cr | PBKS |
| Jack Edwards | All-rounder | ₹50 L | ₹3 Cr | SRH |
Wicket-Keepers
| Player Name | Role | Base Price | Sold Price | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | WK-Batter | ₹1 Cr | ₹1 Cr | MI |
| Ben Duckett | WK-Batter | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | DC |
| Finn Allen | WK-Batter | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | KKR |
| Kartik Sharma | WK-Batter | ₹30 L | ₹14.20 Cr | CSK |
| Mukul Choudhary | WK-Batter | ₹30 L | ₹2.6 Cr | LSG |
| Tejasvi Singh | WK-Batter | ₹30 L | ₹3 Cr | KKR |
| Tim Seifert | WK-Batter | ₹1.5 Cr | ₹1.5 Cr | KKR |
| Josh Inglis | WK-Batter | ₹2 Cr | ₹8.6 Cr | LSG |
| Tom Banton | WK-Batter | ₹2 Cr | ₹2 Cr | GT |
IPL 2026 Auction – Unsold Players List
Batters, Bowlers, All-rounders & Wicketkeepers
| Player Category | Key Unsold Names |
| Batters | Devon Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Yash Dhull, Manan Vohra |
| Bowlers | Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Alzarri Joseph, Jhye Richardson |
| All-rounders | Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell |
| Wicketkeepers | Jonny Bairstow, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, KS Bharat |
Cameron Green Creates History at the IPL 2026 Auction
The most significant purchase of the auction was made by KKR who bought Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for an eye-watering ₹25.20 crore. With this purchase, Green became the most expensive foreign player as well as an all-rounder in the history of IPL auctions.
The bidding for Green had been nothing if not competitive. It was a fierce battle between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and KKR, with the paddle at one stage going up several times in quick succession as the price went way beyond expectations. But KKR eventually emerged winners of the auction, but more importantly declaring what their goals are for the upcoming 2026 season.
This buy also made Green the third-most expensive player ever in an IPL auction, after Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. A former Royal Challengers Bangalore player, Green will now start a new journey with the Kolkata-based franchise and will have an important role to play with both bat and ball.
Uncapped Indian Players Steal the Spotlight
As overseas players hogged the limelight, the IPL 2026 auction also turned out to be a watershed moment for Indian uncapped ones. Representing the change in trend were Prashant Veer from UP and Rajasthan’s wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma, who entered the history books when they were sold to Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore each.
What was most extraordinary about their deals, though, was the huge premium to their base price. The two players were sold for in excess of 47 times their original base price making them the joint-highest uncapped buys ever at an IPL auction.
Their picks are a testament to CSK’s faith in local talent who could potentially prove to be future stars of Indian cricket. These deals also highlight how IPL franchises are more and more looking at long-term future rather than just established names.
Familiar Bidding Battles and Strategic Purchases
Among the most recognizable instances of this at the auction was when Venkatesh Iyer’s name popped up on the list. Plying their trade for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively in the earlier seasons, these two franchises locked horns for Madhya Pradesh all-rounder.
After a fierce bidding war, RCB eventually bagged Venkatesh Iyer at ₹7 crore to strengthen their all-round options. His play in all three phases of the game set him apart as a high-value prospect.
But KKR still continued to hog the limelight later in the day as they bagged another Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore. Famous for his lethal yorkers and death-over specialization, the signing of Pathirana gave a big boost to KKR’s bowling department with another key purchase from an otherwise aggressive auction strategy.
Overview of the IPL 2026 Mini-Auction
In the 2026 IPL mini auction, a pool of 369 players were looking to fill up the available slots across teams. The franchises were all well-prepared and had their strategies in place with clear player profiles they wanted.
Batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders and wicketkeepers – everyone was wanted – but all-rounders were hands down the most desired. Versatility was the best currency and players’ prices – like those of Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone and Jason Holder – reflected this.
Batters Sold at the IPL 2026 Auction
Here are some of the established and new ballers who were auctioned. David Miller was signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹2 crore, Pathum Nissanka also went to the same franchise for ₹4 crore.
KKR picked up Cameron Green and held on to domestic batting talent such as Rahul Tripathi, while Mumbai Indians invested in youth such as Dane Malewar. Players like Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan and Akshat Raghuwanshi also went under the hammer but sold near to their base prices.
Batting was one area where there was a sense of balance visible in the approach, with franchises being conservative and looking for value over paying too much for specialists.
Bowlers Dominate with Big-Money Deals
Bowling was one of the most fiercely competed departments of the auction. Other than Pathirana’s ₹18 crore contract, Mustafizur Rahman was bought by KKR for ₹9.2 crore which will add some experience and variety to their pace attack.
Rajasthan Royals paid ₹7.2 crore for Ravi Bishnoi and CSK secured Rahul Chahar for ₹5.2 crore were other noteworthy buys. The teams also stocked up on express pacers around the world such as Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Lungi Ngidi and Kyle Jamieson to acquire enough firepower in all formats of the game and conditions.
Obviously franchises gave higher preference to bowlers, who could perform under pressure particularly during powerplays and in the death.
All-Rounders in High Demand
All-Rounder was once again the most lucrative category from the auction. With Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹13 crore and Jason Holder was snapped up by Gujarat Titans for ₹7 crore.
Delhi Capitals went on to make a sensational bid for Auqib Dar at ₹8.4 crore, while CSK added Prashant Veer and Matthew Short to bolster their all-round artillery. Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and RCB also sensibly invested to make sure their squad looked balanced.
This trend emphasises the value of adaptability in the IPL, where teams covet players who can change gears depending on match situations.
Wicketkeepers Attract Significant Attention
The wicketkeeper-batters were the other hot picks among bidders here at the auctions of IPL 2026. Only two players – Kartik Sharma, who was bought for a bid price of ₹14.20 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders, and Yudhvir Charak – received bids in excess of ₹1 crore but there were plenty of indications that the teams are looking at keepers with interest.
Lucknow Super Giants were able to get Josh Inglis for ₹8.6 crore, while Quinton de Kock returned to Mumbai Indians at a price of ₹1 crore. Side like KKR, Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad also worked towards beefing up their wicketkeeping options to have the flexibility in team combinations.
Big Names Who Went Unsold
Although the budget was high, there were a number of well-known cricketers who shockingly remained unsold at the IPL 2026 auction. Batsmen like Devon Conway and Jake Fraser-McGurk went unsold, so did senior bowlers such as Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana and Alzarri Joseph.
There were also several all-rounders, from Deepak Hooda and Vijay Shankar to Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell who went unsold, leaving the fans in shock. Wicketkeepers also went unsold, including Jonny Bairstow and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
These results underpin how team tactics, financial limits and match combinations are a key factor beyond personal record.
Conclusion: The Breakthrough Auction of IPL 2026
The 2026 IPL auction will go down in league annals as a seminal moment. The mega-list of developments this season crushed the benchmarks for future auctions with performances, restructuring and wallet-bursting bids that came from everywhere like a new level on PUBG.
There you go, with squads more or less decided, we are all set of have a wonderful IPL season where intelligence at table and on field catwalk will matter. Ahead of the tournament, the auction for the IPL 2026 was full of drama, surprises and talking points for cricket fans across the globe.
