Australia has won the second Ashes 2025-26 Test in Brisbane and taken a 2-0 lead over England. Criticism of English players and appreciation for Aussie cricketers are at an all-time high. But from an Indian Premier League (IPL) angle, the franchise owners will be looking at the current form of the 2026 auction prospects.
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Irrespective of how Cameron Green performs in the first two Ashes Tests, he’ll be the biggest draw on December 16. The all-rounder didn’t play last year due to injury, but he’ll be back. In 2024, the Mumbai Indians traded him to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for INR 17.50 crore and considering it’s a mini auction this time around, that number might just increase. Teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings will have Green on their radar.
| Player | Type | T20 stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Green | Pace-bowling all-rounder | 258 runs (average 43 & strike rate 168.62) 0 wickets |
| Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper Batter | 333 runs (average 27.75 & strike rate 179.03) |
| Ben Duckett | Wicketkeeper Batter | 443 runs (average 23.31 & strike rate 142.44) |
| Gus Atkinson | Fast bowler | 0 wickets (average _ & economy 17.35) |
Two England wicketkeepers, Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett, are wicketkeepers who open the batting. KKR will be looking to get one of them, since both open the batting. Smith had a great The Hundred campaign for London Spirits, while Duckett was going through a rough patch. The former is a good pace hitter, while the latter is a great player of spin.
Gus Atkinson struggled with injuries during the English summer and bowled just 18 balls in the entire 2025. But the quick has returned to fitness and featured in both Ashes Tests. Atkinson has a solid T20 record and can consistently bowl around 140s.
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