Most Expensive Players in IPL 2026 Auction: The IPL 2026 Mini Auction was held on Tuesday, December 16th in Abu Dhabi. The auction proved to be far more exciting than expected, with franchises spending lavishly on experienced international stars as well as young uncapped players.
All 10 franchises completed their squads, reaching the maximum limit of 25 players according to their respective strategies. Let's take a look at the 5 most expensive players from this auction.
List of Top 5 Most Expensive Players in IPL 2026 Auction
| Rank | Name | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Green | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹25.20 crore |
| 2 | Matheesha Pathirana | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹18.00 crore |
| 3 | Prashant Veer | Chennai Super Kings | ₹14.20 crore |
| 4 | Kartik Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | ₹14.20 crore |
| 5 | Liam Livingstone | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹13.00 crore |
1. Cameron Green (KKR) – ₹25.20 crore
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Australian star all-rounder Cameron Green was the undisputed king of this auction. He was bought by the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders for a historic price of ₹25.20 crore. Green's aggressive batting and lethal fast bowling make him one of the most dangerous players in the T20 format.
2. Matheesha Pathirana (KKR) – ₹18 crore
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Sri Lanka's 'Junior Malinga', Matheesha Pathirana, was the second most expensive player. After being released by Chennai Super Kings, KKR showed faith in him. His accurate yorkers and death-overs bowling ability will be crucial for the team.
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3. Prashant Veer (CSK) – ₹14.20 crore
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The biggest surprise of this auction came from the Indian uncapped players. Prashant Veer was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore. He has now become the most expensive uncapped all-rounder in IPL history.
4. Kartik Sharma (CSK) – ₹14.20 crore
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Like Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma also fetched a huge price of ₹14.20 crore from Chennai Super Kings.
Kartik is a talented wicketkeeper-batsman, and Chennai sees him as a big star of the future.5. Liam Livingstone (SRH) – ₹13 crore
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England's explosive player Liam Livingstone was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹13 crore. His ability to hit long sixes and his spin bowling add depth to the team.
Also Read: Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, and Auqib Nabi Enter Most Expensive Uncapped List
Other Important Buys
| Player | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | KKR | ₹9.20 crore |
| Josh Inglis | LSG | ₹8.60 crore |
| Aaqib Nabi Dar | DC | ₹8.40 crore |
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