Cameron Green would most likely become the most expensive buy of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. The Australian all-rounder has always been a sought-after player. If Green goes for big bucks, it won’t be the first time the IPL franchises start a bidding frenzy for him.
Green has entered the IPL auction just once, in 2023. He turned out to be the second-most expensive pick. But this time around, there are chances that he’ll surpass his old price tag of INR 17.50 crore. In fact, he might just break the all-time record at a mini auction. Other players like Venkatesh Iyer and Liam Livingstone could also find themselves on the list of most expensive buys in mini auctions.
Kolkata Knight Riders will definitely go hard for Green and Venkatesh. Chennai Super Kings are also expected to join the race. These two teams have the highest purse and might just break a few ‘most expensive’ records on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
6 most expensive players in IPL mini auction history
| Player | Country | Year | Type | Price (INR) | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | 2024 | Fast bowler | 24.75 crore | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Pat Cummins | Australia | 2024 | Fast bowler | 20.50 crore | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Sam Curran | England | 2023 | All-rounder | 18.50 crore | Punjab Kings |
| Cameron Green | Australia | 2023 | All-rounder | 17.50 crore | Mumbai Indians |
| Ben Stokes | England | 2023 | All-rounder | 16.25 crore | Chennai Super Kings |
| Chris Morris | South Africa | 2021 | All-rounder | 16.25 crore | Rajasthan Royal |
