IPL 2026 Players Auction HIGHLIGHTS: A total of 369 players went under the hammer as all 10 franchises looked to fine-tune their squads at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, which concluded in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The standout moment of the day was Cameron Green’s Rs 25.20 crore move to Kolkata Knight Riders, making him the most expensive overseas purchase in IPL history. KKR further bolstered their line-up by signing Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore.
Another major theme of the auction was the rise of uncapped Indian players, who dominated bidding proceedings. Uttar Pradesh’s Prashant Veer was snapped up by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore, while Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Dar earned a Rs 8.40 crore deal from Delhi Capitals. Kartik Sharma also fetched Rs 14.20 crore, with CSK securing his services to complete a remarkable day for domestic talent.
At the start of the auction, franchises had 77 slots to fill, including 31 overseas positions, setting the stage for one of the most competitive mini-auctions in recent years. There was also keen interest in whether any bid would surpass Rishabh Pant’s Rs 27 crore record, set at last year’s mega auction by Lucknow Super Giants, a mark that ultimately remained intact.
Big purse gives KKR flexibility at auction table
Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders entered the auction with one of the strongest financial positions. The Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise had a purse of Rs 64.30 crore, allowing them to go all out for Green before completing a marquee signing in Pathirana.
CSK eye rebuild after disappointing 2025 season
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings were among the most active sides after enduring their worst-ever IPL campaign in 2025, finishing bottom of the points table. With Rs 43.40 crore available and nine slots to fill, CSK engaged in a bidding war with KKR for Green before spending over Rs 28 crore on two uncapped Indians- Prashant Veer, viewed as a potential long-term successor to Ravindra Jadeja, and Kartik Sharma.
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings were among the most active sides after enduring their worst-ever IPL campaign in 2025, finishing bottom of the points table. With Rs 43.40 crore available and nine slots to fill, CSK engaged in a bidding war with KKR for Green before spending over Rs 28 crore on two uncapped Indians, Prashant Veer, viewed as a potential long-term successor to Ravindra Jadeja, and Kartik Sharma.
In contrast, Mumbai Indians, the league’s most successful franchise with five titles, had limited room for manoeuvre, heading into the auction with just Rs 2.75 crore. While this restricted their spending, MI still managed to add experience by signing Quinton de Kock for Rs 1 crore.
With the auction now complete, franchises will turn their focus to striking the right balance between star power and squad depth as preparations begin for the IPL 2026 season.
IPL Abu Dhabi Auction 2026 Today HIGHLIGHTS: Here is our coverage recap of the bidding war that unfolded in Abu Dhabi
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: KM Asif remains UNSOLD, Sakib Hussain to SRH
While KM Asif remained unsold, Sakib Hussain went to SRH for Rs 30 lakh.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Ravi Singh sold to RR for Rs 95 lakh
Ravi Singh goes to RR for Rs 95 lakh.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Salil Arora to SRH
Salil Arora goes to SRH. The Orange Army take him for Rs 1.5 crore.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Mangesh Yadav to RCB for Rs 5.2 crore
Mangesh Yadav sold to RCB for Rs 5.2 crore.
Bid for Mangesh Yadav breaches the 5-crore mark.
No takers for Vicky Ostwal or Mayank Rawat
Aman Khan is heading to Chennai
CSK rope in Aman Khan for Rs 40 lakh.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Satwik Desal to RCB for Rs 30 lakh
Satwik Desal goes to RCB for Rs 30 lakh.
Akshat Raghuvanshi to LSG for Rs 2.2 crore
Akshat Raghuvanshi goes to LSG for Rs 2.2 crore.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Danish Malewar sold to MI for Rs 30 lakh
Danish Malewar sold to MI for Rs 30 lakh
No takers for Salamkheil
Waqar Salamkheil UNSOLD
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Chetan Sakariya and Kuldeep Sen remain UNSOLD
No one bids for Chetan Sakariya or Kuldeep Sen.
Mustafizur Rahman KKR sold to KKR for Rs 9.20 crore.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Mustafizur Rahman certain to find a buyer
Mustafizur Rahman’s base price was Rs 2 crore. His current bid has breached the 7.5 crore mark. CSK and KKR bidding for him at the moment.
No takers for Adam Milne or Kyle Jamieson. Both go UNSOLD. Same for Lungi Ngidi.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: KKR welcome back Tim Seifert
KKR rope in Tim Seifert for Rs 1.5 crore.
Jordan Cox, Josh Inglis find no takers
IPL 2026 Auction: No takers for Jordan Cox or Josh Inglis.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Tom Banton goes UNSOLD
Tom Banton remains UNSOLD.
Dasun Shanaka goes UNSOLD
Silence from all franchises when Dasun Shanaka’s name is called. He remains UNSOLD.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Daryl Mitchell remains UNSOLD
No one raised the paddle for Mitchell.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Jason Holder goes to GT for Rs 7 Crore
Gujarat Titans fetch in Jason Holder for Rs 7 crore.
Jason Holder, base price of Rs 2 crore, gets some interest by franchises. Base price of Rs 2 crore, his current bid is over 6 crore already. CSK and GT fighting it out for the West Indian star.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Ben Dwarshuis remains UNSOLD
No one bids for Ben Dwarshuis. The BBL star won’t get a chance to play in IPL.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Michael Bracewell goes UNSOLD
No one interested in Michael Bracewell either.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Sean Abbott remains unsold
Australian all-rounder Sean Abbott remains unsold.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Rahul Tripathi picked at base price by KKR
Rahul Tripathi will play for KKR who pick him for Rs 75 lakh.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Pathum Nissanka heads to DC
Nissanka goes to DC for Rs 4 crore.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Pathum Nissanka base price of Rs 75 lakh, franchises are showing interest
DC and KKR are going after Pathum Nissanka.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: Accelerated round begins, Sediqullah Atal remains unsold
We are live after the break. Accelerated round begins. Sediqullah Atal goes UNSOLD.
IPL 2026 Auction Sold/Unsold Players List LIVE: We are not that far away from the accelerated round
Let’s see if there are any more surprises left for us at the IPL Auction. The accelerated round remains.
