From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone here is a look at five most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions. The auctions that took place in December also saw the likes of Matheesha Pathirana, Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer make the elite list.

From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions

The two PSL franchise, Hyderabad and Sialkot, were sold for a combined total of US $ 12.75 million (INR 115 crore approx) - less than the money spent to buy top 9 players at the recently concluded IPL 2026 auction - INR 118 crore.

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The Australian wicketkeeper-batter was released by Punjab Kings ahead of the auction after he informed the franchise that he would not be available for the full season due to his wedding and honeymoon plans.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026

IPL 2026 auction: Check out SRH final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Gujarat Titans (GT) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026 auction: Check out GT final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Rajasthan Royals (RR) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026 auction: Check out RR final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Kolkata Knight Riders have perhaps the most daunting squad heading into the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026 Auction: Check out KKR final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

KKR bagged several A-listers at the recently concluded auction, but will be without their key overseas player for a brief window midway through next season.

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The last season’s runners-up, Punjab Kings, did not make too much noise at the recently concluded IPL auction in Abu Dhabi, picking just four players. Let’s check out their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026 Auction: Check out PBKS final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has filled all 25 slots ahead of IPL 2026, comprising a team full of match-winners, including top-notch batters, bowlers, keepers and more. Check out their final 25-man squad for the next season.

IPL 2026 Auction: Check out LSG final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Unlike the last time when CSK added seasoned players to their squad, they splurged on the uncapped rookies at the IPL 2026 auction. 

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Sarfaraz Khan last played in the IPL in 2023 for the Delhi Capitals and will now take the field for the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings.

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Before the IPL 2026 auction, the franchise released a few notable players, including Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kuldeep Sen, as part of their strategy to free up purse space and rebalance the squad. 

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The most interesting of Delhi Capitals’ purchases was Auqib Dar, who plays for Jammu and Kashmir in the domestic circuit. Having started with a base price of Rs 30 lakh, the Delhi Capitals faced stern competition to acquire the services of Auqib. 

IPL 2026 Auction: Here's all you need to know about updated Delhi Capitals squad, purchases and other key details

Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Dar has been in impressive form in the domestic circuit, recently picking up 15 wickets in seven matches at an economy rate under eight in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Watch: Baramulla celebrates as Delhi Capitals spend big on Auqib Dar in IPL 2026 auction

As expected, all-rounders, fast bowlers and top-order batters with strong T20 records attracted major interest. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green finished as the most expensive player of the auction, underlining the premium placed on experience and versatility.

HIGHLIGHTS | IPL 2026 auction - Meet top 5 most expensive players

Five notable players went unsold in IPL 2026: Karn Sharma, Wiaan Mulder, Izaz Sawaria, Tushar Raheja, and Mujeeb ur Rahman, franchises passed on these experienced and uncapped talents.

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The right-arm pacer has caught attention after Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday (Dec 16) bought him for a huge bid of $ 9,24,089 (INR 8.40 crore), making him as one of the costliest buys at the IPL 2026 mini auction in UAE.

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IPL auction: Prashant Veer & Kartik Sharma (both INR 14.20 crore at IPL 2026), Avesh Khan (INR 10 crore at IPL 2022), Krishnappa Gowtham (INR 9.25 crore at IPL 2021), and Shahrukh Khan (INR 9 crore at IPL 2022) are some of the highest paid uncapped players ever.

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After shining in the UP T20 League for Noida Super Kings, Veer is seen as a future replacement for Ravindra Jadeja at CSK.

IPL 2026 auction: Meet Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma - sold for 47 times of base price INR 30 lakh, bought by CSK

With this signing, Green becomes the most expensive overseas player ever bought at an IPL auction. 

IPL 2026 auction: Cameron Green becomes IPL's most expensive overseas player at THIS cost

IPL 2026 mini auction ends in Abu Dhabi with franchises spending big on overseas stars. Cameron Green tops the list as the most expensive foreign buy of the auction.

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IPL 2026 mini auction ends in Abu Dhabi with franchises spending big on overseas stars. Cameron Green tops the list as the most expensive foreign buy of the auction.


HIGHLIGHTS | IPL 2026 auction - Meet top 5 most expensive foreign players

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: The auction is on and Aussie Cam Green is now the highest paid foreign player in the history with INR 25.20 crore bought by Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Okay, one more final round

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Final round continues

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Final round

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Teams continue to bid in accelerated round

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Accelerated round continues

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IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Uncapped spinners

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IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Uncapped wicketkeepers up next

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IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Uncapped all-rounders

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Uncapped all-rounders up for bids

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: After Green, KKR hit jackpot with Pathirana

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: The big names who went unsold

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IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Shaw, Sarfaraz among those unsold

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: KKR break bank for Green, splurge $2.76mn

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Will Venkatesh Iyer find a new home in this cash-rich league?

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Which team will enter the auction with most money and slots available to each?

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: What time will the auction begin?

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