Australian all-rounder Cameron Green stole the show at the IPL 2026 auction as the most expensive player. A fierce bidding war saw him go for a record ₹25.20 crore, underlining his massive value as a match-winner.
Sri Lanka’s pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana remained one of the top foreign picks at the IPL 2026 auction, with Kolkata Knight Riders securing him for ₹18 crore, thanks to his deadly yorkers and calmness at the death.
Young Indian pacer Aquib Dar scripted history by becoming the costliest Indian buy of the auction, with Delhi Capitals snapping him up for ₹8.40 crore, reflecting franchises’ growing trust in fresh Indian talent.