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IPL 2026 Auction: Green Fetching Top Dollar as Teams Reshape Rosters

Abu Dhabi, December 16, 2025 – The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi played host to a flurry of activity today as the mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season unfolded. All ten franchises are vying to secure top talent for the upcoming season.

Out of 360 players up for grabs, only 77 will find new homes, with a maximum of 31 slots available for international players. The auction witnessed some fierce bidding wars, with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green emerging as one of the most sought-after players, going to Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering ₹25.20 crore.

Other notable acquisitions include:

  • David Miller (South Africa) – ₹2 crore to Delhi Capitals
  • Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – ₹2 crore to Lucknow Super Giants
  • Venkatesh Iyer – ₹7 crore to Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – ₹1 crore to Mumbai Indians
  • Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka) – ₹18 crore to Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Ravi Bishnoi – ₹7.20 crore to Rajasthan Royals
  • Akib Nabi – ₹8.4 crore to Delhi Capitals
  • Prashant Veer – ₹14.20 crore to Chennai Super Kings
  • Karthik Sharma – ₹14.20 crore to Chennai Super Kings

The auction continues as teams strategically fill gaps and bolster their squads ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2026 season.

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