IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green Breaks Records at KKR
Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history at Rs 25.20 crore as KKR dominated the 2026 mini auction.
The IPL 2026 mini auction, held in Abu Dhabi on December 16, saw Kolkata Knight Riders make a massive statement by signing Cameron Green for a record-breaking Rs 25.20 crore — making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL history.
Top Buys
| Player | Team | Price | |--------|------|-------| | Cameron Green | KKR | Rs 25.20 cr | | Matheesha Pathirana | KKR | Rs 18.00 cr | | Prashant Veer | CSK | Rs 14.20 cr | | Kartik Sharma | CSK | Rs 14.20 cr |
CSK Break Tradition
Chennai Super Kings spent Rs 14.20 crore each on uncapped players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma — making them the joint-most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.
Notable Unsold
Several big names went unsold, including Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jonny Bairstow, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway, and Gus Atkinson.
By the Numbers
- 77 players acquired across 10 franchises
- 29 overseas players for Rs 128.05 crore
- 48 Indian players for Rs 87.40 crore