IPL Auction 2026 Live Updates: Cameron Green in Auction, David Miller to DC for Rs 2 Crore; KKR, CSK Expected to Splurge

The IPL 2026 auction is underway in Abu Dhabi, with teams gathering at the Etihad Arena to bolster their squads for the upcoming season. The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 31.

Arun Dhumal officially commenced the IPL 2026 Auction, setting the stage for a flurry of bidding activity.

The auctioneer is ready to begin proceedings, with the first player to be drawn from the capped batters set.

The initial set of players includes Cameron Green, Devon Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sarfaraz Khan, David Miller, and Prithvi Shaw. All have a base price of Rs. 2 crore, except for Shaw and Khan.

**Early Action and Key Bids**

The first player in the auction from the capped batters set was an Australian opener, but he went unsold at his base price of Rs. 2 crore after receiving no bids.

Next up was South African veteran David Miller. After an initial delay, Delhi Capitals started the bidding at his base price of Rs. 2 crore, securing the player without competition from other teams.

New Zealand's Devon Conway, who previously played for Chennai Super Kings, also went unsold after receiving no bids at his Rs. 2 crore base price.

An out-of-favor player with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh also went unsold.

**Bidding War for Cameron Green**

Bidding began at Rs. 2 crore by Mumbai Indians for the 26-year-old Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. Rajasthan Royals quickly joined, raising the bid to Rs. 2.20 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders entered the fray at Rs. 2.60 crore, and RR responded, pushing the price to Rs. 3.40 crore, but KKR remained persistent.

The price quickly escalated past Rs. 5 crore as the two teams continued to battle. The bidding war drove the price past Rs. 9 crore, with no other team yet to enter the race. Rajasthan Royals, with a purse of just Rs. 16.05 crore, bowed out at Rs. 13.60 crore. KKR held the highest bid before CSK entered the bidding at Rs. 13.80 crore.

**Auction Dynamics**

This year's auction presents a unique scenario, with teams having vastly different needs and budgets. Kolkata Knight Riders, with the largest purse (Rs. 64.3 crore) and numerous squad positions to fill (13, including 6 overseas), are expected to be aggressive. Chennai Super Kings, with Rs. 43.40 crore, is also anticipated to be a major player in the auction, planning a significant team revamp. Mumbai Indians, in contrast, have a largely settled core and a much smaller budget of Rs. 2.75 crore.

Franchises like Sunrisers Hyderabad (Rs. 25.50 crore) and Lucknow Super Giants (Rs. 22.95 crore) also possess considerable funds to influence the auction.

**Key Information**

• The IPL 2026 will be held from March 26 to May 31.
• The auction is taking place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
• The accelerated auction, a fast-paced phase designed to clear remaining players, will occur after teams fill most of their squads.

**Player Availability and Regulations**

Several prominent players, including Glenn Maxwell and Andre Russell, have opted out of the auction. Adam Zampa, Faf du Plessis, and Moeen Ali are also not registered.

Overseas players' earnings are capped at Rs. 18 crore. Any surplus from bids exceeding this amount will be directed to the BCCI for player welfare.

**Where to Watch**

The IPL Auction 2026 is being broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed on JioHotstar.