IPL Auction 2026: Top Buys for All 10 Teams
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A recap of the IPL Auction 2026, highlighting the most expensive player bought by each of the 10 teams, including Cameron Green's record-breaking deal.
The IPL Auction 2026 concluded on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, marked by intense bidding wars and surprising outcomes. Several franchises made significant investments, acquiring key players for the upcoming season. Here's a breakdown of the most expensive player for each of the 10 teams:
Kolkata Knight Riders secured Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore. This acquisition made Green the most expensive overseas player in IPL history and the third-most expensive player overall in IPL auction history, only surpassed by Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer.
Chennai Super Kings focused on emerging Indian talent, acquiring Prashant Veer, a left-arm spinner from Uttar Pradesh, and Kartik Sharma, a wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan, for Rs 14.20 crore each. Both players had a base price of Rs 30 lakh.
Sunrisers Hyderabad spent Rs 13 crore to acquire England all-rounder Liam Livingstone. After initially going unsold, Livingstone sparked a bidding war before ultimately being secured by SRH.
Delhi Capitals made a notable purchase in Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi Dar for Rs 8.40 crore. Dar, who had a base price of Rs 30 lakh, became DC's most expensive signing.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru acquired Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore.
Rajasthan Royals spent Rs 7.4 crore on leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi, making him their most expensive buy.
Gujarat Titans added experience to their roster by acquiring Jason Holder for Rs 7 crore.
Lucknow Super Giants surprised many by securing Josh Inglis for Rs 8.60 crore, despite his limited availability of only four matches.
Punjab Kings picked up Ben Dwarshuis for Rs 4.40 crore.
Mumbai Indians, with the smallest purse, acquired Quinton de Kock for Rs 1 crore.
**Most Expensive Players – Team-Wise:**
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Cameron Green (Rs 25.20 crore)
- Chennai Super Kings: Prashant Veer (Rs 14.20 crore)
- Chennai Super Kings: Kartik Sharma (Rs 14.20 crore)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Liam Livingstone (Rs 13 crore)
- Delhi Capitals: Auqib Nabi Dar (Rs 8.40 crore)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 7 crore)
- Rajasthan Royals: Ravi Bishnoi (Rs 7.4 crore)
- Gujarat Titans: Jason Holder (Rs 7 crore)
- Lucknow Super Giants: Josh Inglis (Rs 8.60 crore)
- Punjab Kings: Ben Dwarshuis (Rs 4.40 crore)
- Mumbai Indians: Quinton de Kock (Rs 1 crore)
The IPL Auction 2026 featured 359 players, with only 77 slots available, leading to high stakes and unexpected results.
