IPL 2026 Auction Players List: Complete Results, Prices, and Team Allocations

The IPL 2026 mini auction concluded with 77 players sold for ₹215.45 crore across 10 franchises. Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player at ₹25.20 crore to Kolkata Knight Riders, while established stars like Steve Smith and Devon Conway went unsold.

Chennai Super Kings made headlines by spending ₹14.20 crore each on uncapped players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. The auction featured 369 shortlisted players competing for available slots, with 292 players remaining unsold.

Here’s the complete breakdown of every player sold, their prices, and final team allocations.

Complete IPL 2026 Auction Results by Team

Every franchise filled their available slots through strategic bidding across different price categories.

Chennai Super Kings (9 Players – ₹41.00 Crore Spent)

Delhi Capitals (8 Players – ₹21.45 Crore Spent)

Gujarat Titans (5 Players – ₹10.95 Crore Spent)

Kolkata Knight Riders (13 Players – ₹63.85 Crore Spent)

KKR dominated the auction with the highest number of purchases and biggest individual deals.

Lucknow Super Giants (6 Players – ₹18.40 Crore Spent)

LSG focused on filling specific gaps with quality players rather than volume purchases.

Mumbai Indians (5 Players – ₹2.20 Crore Spent)

MI worked within the smallest budget constraints to complete their squad requirements.

Punjab Kings (4 Players – ₹8.00 Crore Spent)

PBKS made selective purchases to address their most critical squad needs.

Rajasthan Royals (9 Players – ₹13.40 Crore Spent)

RR built their squad around proven international performers and emerging Indian talent.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (8 Players – ₹16.15 Crore Spent)

RCB balanced their spending across multiple positions to create squad depth.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (10 Players – ₹20.05 Crore Spent)

SRH secured key players across all departments while maintaining budget discipline.

Price Category Analysis

Elite signings above ₹10 crore dominated the auction headlines with 11 players reaching this premium tier.

₹10+ Crore Signings (Elite Tier)

• Cameron Green: ₹25.20 Cr (KKR)
• Matheesha Pathirana: ₹18.00 Cr (KKR)
• Prashant Veer: ₹14.20 Cr (CSK)
• Kartik Sharma: ₹14.20 Cr (CSK)
• Liam Livingstone: ₹13.00 Cr (SRH)
• Jofra Archer: ₹12.50 Cr (RR)
• Phil Salt: ₹11.50 Cr (RCB)
• Ishan Kishan: ₹11.25 Cr (SRH)
• Jitesh Sharma: ₹11.00 Cr (RCB)
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: ₹10.75 Cr (RCB)
• Mohammed Shami: ₹10.00 Cr (SRH)

₹5-10 Crore Signings (Premium Tier)

Quality players in this range provided teams with proven performers at reasonable valuations.

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• Mustafizur Rahman: ₹9.20 Cr (KKR)
• Josh Inglis: ₹8.60 Cr (LSG)
• Auqib Nabi Dar: ₹8.40 Cr (DC)
• Harshal Patel: ₹8.00 Cr (SRH)
• Prithvi Shaw: ₹7.50 Cr (DC)
• David Miller: ₹7.50 Cr (LSG)
• Ravi Bishnoi: ₹7.20 Cr (RR)
• Venkatesh Iyer: ₹7.00 Cr (RCB)
• Sarfaraz Khan: ₹6.40 Cr (CSK)
• Krunal Pandya: ₹5.75 Cr (RCB)
• Wanindu Hasaranga: ₹5.25 Cr (RR)
• Rahul Chahar: ₹5.20 Cr (CSK)
• Yash Dayal: ₹5.00 Cr (RCB)

Country-wise Distribution

International representation across the 31 overseas players showed clear preferences for certain cricket nations.

Notable Unsold Players

Several established international and domestic players failed to attract bids despite their credentials.

International Stars (₹2 Crore Base Price)

• Steve Smith (Australia) – Former captain with extensive IPL experience
• Devon Conway (New Zealand) – Consistent opening batsman
• Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) – Young explosive opener
• Jonny Bairstow<span> (England) – Experienced wicket-keeper batsman
• Jamie Smith (England) – Rising wicket-keeper talent

Indian Players

Teams overlooked several domestic circuit performers who set high base prices.

• Mayank Agarwal (₹1 Cr base) – Former PBKS captain
• Ajinkya Rahane<span> (₹1.5 Cr base) – Experienced middle-order batsman
• Robin Uthappa (₹1 Cr base) – Former champion with KKR
• Sheldon Jackson (₹50 Lakh base) – Wicket-keeper from Saurashtra
• Deepak Hooda<span> (₹75 Lakh base) – All-rounder with IPL experience

Auction Statistics Summary

The auction numbers reveal clear trends in team preferences and market dynamics.

• Total players registered: 1,355
• Players shortlisted: 369
• Players sold: 77 (20.9% success rate)
• Players unsold: 292
• Total money spent: ₹215.45 crore
• Average price per player: ₹2.80 crore
• Highest individual price: ₹25.20 crore (Cameron Green)
• Most players bought by single team: 13 (KKR)
• Least players bought by single team: 4 (PBKS)

Team Budget Utilization

Budget management varied significantly across franchises based on their squad requirements and available funds.

Biggest Spenders

1. KKR: ₹63.85 Cr (99.3% of budget used)
2. CSK: ₹41.00 Cr (94.5% of budget used)
3. DC: ₹21.45 Cr (98.4% of budget used)

Most Budget Remaining

1. SRH: ₹5.45 Cr remaining
2. LSG: ₹4.55 Cr remaining
3. PBKS: ₹3.50 Cr remaining

Base Price vs Final Price Analysis

Market dynamics created significant value appreciation for several players beyond their initial valuations.

Biggest Value Increases

• Prashant Veer: ₹30 Lakh → ₹14.20 Cr (4,733% increase)
• Kartik Sharma: ₹30 Lakh → ₹14.20 Cr (4,733% increase)
• Auqib Nabi Dar: ₹30 Lakh → ₹8.40 Cr (2,800% increase)
• Cameron Green: ₹2 Cr → ₹25.20 Cr (1,260% increase)
• Matheesha Pathirana: ₹2 Cr → ₹18.00 Cr (900% increase)

Players Sold at Base Price

Multiple players in lower price categories attracted minimal bidding competition.

• Several players in ₹30 lakh and ₹50 lakh categories
• No premium players (₹2 Cr base) sold at minimum price
• Indicates competitive market for established talent

FAQs

How many players were sold in the IPL 2026 auction?

77 players were sold out of 369 shortlisted candidates, with teams spending ₹215.45 crore in total.

Who was the most expensive player bought in IPL 2026 auction?

Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player at ₹25.20 crore to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Which team spent the most money in the auction?

Kolkata Knight Riders spent ₹63.85 crore, using 99.3% of their available budget.

How many Indian vs overseas players were purchased?

46 Indian players and 31 overseas players were sold, maintaining the league’s domestic-international balance.

Why did Steve Smith go unsold despite his reputation?

Smith’s ₹2 crore base price combined with age concerns and recent T20 form led teams to prefer younger alternatives.

Which uncapped players received the highest bids?

Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma both received ₹14.20 crore from Chennai Super Kings, setting records for uncapped players.

How does the IPL overseas player limit work?

Teams can have maximum 8 overseas players in their squad but only 4 can play in any single match.

Can unsold players still join IPL teams during the season?

Yes, unsold players can be signed as injury replacements if teams need them during the tournament.

What was the success rate for players getting sold?

20.9% of shortlisted players were sold (77 out of 369), indicating competitive selection process.

Which countries dominated the overseas player selections?

Australia (6), South Africa (7), and England (5) provided the most overseas players, with Australia commanding highest individual prices.

How did CSK justify spending ₹28.40 crore on two uncapped players?

CSK’s strategy focuses on developing young Indian talent, betting on long-term potential over proven track records.

What is the minimum number of players each team must have?

Each team maintains squads of 18-25 players, with specific requirements for Indian and overseas player ratios.

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