The most expensive player sold in the IPL 2026 auction is Cameron Green, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25 crore 20 lakh. He has also become the most expensive foreign player in IPL history. Apart from him, KKR also spent a huge amount of Rs 18 crore for Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana. Whereas Chennai Super Kings spent more than Rs 28 crore for 2 uncapped players Prashant Veer and Karthik Sharma. See who are the 7 most expensive players of IPL 2026 auction.

Cameron Green- Rs 25.2 crore (KKR)

Australian batsman Cameron Green was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25 crore 20 lakh. Apart from KKR, Chennai Super Kings were also eager to buy him, but CSK made the last bid of Rs 25 crore. Green has become the most expensive foreign player in IPL history, breaking the record of his compatriot (Mitchell Starc).

Mathisha Pathirana – Rs 18 crore (KKR)

Kolkata Knight Riders placed the second most expensive bet in the auction on Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana. KKR had the highest purse balance in the auction, which they used well. KKR bought Pathirana for Rs 18 crore. He has become Sri Lanka’s most expensive selling player in IPL history.

Prashant Veer- Rs 14.2 crore (CSK)

Prashant Veer had performed brilliantly while playing for Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League. He also did wonders with bat and ball in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Scored 192 runs at a strike rate of 160 and took 9 wickets in 7 matches of SMAT. After the departure of Ravindra Jadeja, Chennai Super Kings was looking for a similar left-handed all-rounder, which is now complete. Chennai Super Kings bought uncapped player Prashant for Rs 14 crore 20 lakh, while his base price was Rs 30 lakh. Hyderabad also wanted to buy him, who raised their bid to Rs 14 crore.

Karthik Sharma- Rs 14.2 crore (CSK)

On behalf of Prashant Veer, there was a fight between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings in the auction regarding Karthik Sharma, in this also CSK won. Hyderabad bid up to Rs 14 crore, after which Chennai Super Kings included Karthik Sharma in their team by bidding Rs 14.20 crore.

Aaqib Dar – Rs 8.4 crore (DC)

Indian domestic cricket legend Aaqib Dar has joined the list of expensive players sold in the IPL auction. The base price of all-rounder Aaqib Ali Dar was only Rs 30 lakh, along with Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad was also continuously increasing the bid to buy him. Hyderabad made its last bid of Rs 8.20 crore, after which Delhi increased the price to Rs 8.40. Then Hyderabad ‘give-up’. Delhi Capitals bought Aaqib Dar for Rs 8.40 crore.

Ravi Bishnoi- Rs 7.2 crore (RR)

Rajasthan Royals have bought Ravi Bishnoi for Rs 7 crore 20 lakh, whose base price was Rs 2 crore. 25-year-old Bishnoi was playing for Lucknow Super Giants for the last 4 editions. Rajasthan Royals is his third IPL team, he played for Punjab Kings in 2020 and 2021.

Venkatesh Iyer- Rs 7 crore (RCB)

Venkatesh Iyer was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2026 auction. His former team KKR also wanted to buy him, but they did not put forward their bid after Rs 6.80 crores. Last year his IPL price was Rs 23 crore 75 lakh, this time Venkatesh Iyer’s IPL price is Rs 7 crore.

The mini auction for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is likely to take place on December 15. Before that, the deadline for all the 10 teams to submit the list of their retained and released players to the board is November 15. The trade deal of Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson is the most talked about right now, discussions have taken place between the two teams but the final decision has not been taken yet. Here we are telling you about those 5 players, who can go from the current team to the new team through trade deal.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul is currently involved in Delhi Capitals, who was bought by the franchise in the auction last year. Delhi even wanted to make him the captain, but Rahul did not agree. Although Rahul performed effectively with the bat, that is why Delhi does not want to give up this player easily.

Kolkata Knight Riders franchise wants to bring KL Rahul with itself, hence it was ready to give Andre Russell to Delhi through a trade deal. However, things probably won’t work out with Russell. Unless KKR gives Rinku Singh or Varun Chakraborty, Delhi may not make this deal.

sanju samson

There is also news about Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson that the franchise is discussing a deal to give him to CSK, but in exchange of the captain, it wants another player along with Ravindra Jadeja. There is also news that Delhi Capitals is also discussing to take Sanju Samson. Let us tell you that Sanju Samson has previously lived in Delhi.

washington beautiful

After Ashwin’s retirement, Chennai Super Kings is reportedly looking for a suitable replacement for him. The franchise is reported to have shown interest in Washington Sundar, who is currently part of Gujarat Titans. He is also playing matches for Team India. Ashwin had also revealed Washington’s reaction on this, he had said that Sundar does not know about this but he has improved his game a lot while being with Gujarat.

Washington Sundar fits into the CSK setup, but Gujarat head coach Ashish Nehra has ruled out such a trade deal but if it has been discussed then it is too early to rule out any possibility.

Venkatesh Iyer

Kolkata Knight Riders had bought Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 23.75 crore last year, who was a part of their team earlier also. According to the news, Royal Challengers Bangalore wants to take Venkatesh through a trade deal and is considering giving Phil Salt in exchange for him. However, there is one thing that is making this deal difficult and that is Iyer’s price, which is high.

Ravindra Jadeja

Not only this year but it will be the biggest deal of the entire IPL, if Chennai Super Kings gives Ravindra Jadeja to any franchise in a trade deal. There is news that discussions are going on between CSK and Rajasthan Royals, CSK wants Sanju Samson in exchange of Jadeja. Let us tell you that Jadeja started his IPL career by playing for Rajasthan team.

Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2026 There are still about 8 months to start, but the movement for the next season has already intensified. IPL 2026 of Trade window Has been opened since the end of the previous season. Since then, there is speculation about the trade of big players. If the news is to be believed Sanju Samson The team of three Indian players, including, may change the next season.

Trade Through these three players can change the team

• Sanju Samson

Reports Chennai according to Super Kings Rajasthan Roles Captain and Star wicket keeper Batsman Samson To Trade It has shown interest in including your team through. Many Reports It has been claimed that Samson Next year CSK Can join the team of. MS After Dhoni CSK An experienced and good wicket keeper Batsman’s Need Is. That’s why Samson To CSK She wants to include the team.

• Ishaan kishan

Indian wicket keeper Batsman Ishaan Kishan IPL In 2025 Sunrisers Was played for Hyderabad. Their performance is fine-Dawn Stayed Kishan scored 354 runs in 14 matches. Reports According to Ishaan in the next season Trade Kolkata through Night Riders Can go into the team. KKR A good wicket keeper Batsman’s Requirement Is. That’s why KKR In kishan Interest Can show

• Venkatesh Iyer

KKR Done Venkatesh Iyer Was included in the team for Rs 23.75 crore. But They Could not do anything special. Iyer Done IPL Scored just 142 runs in 2025 at an average of around 21. KKR A good Indian to the team wicket keeper Batsman’s Requirement Is. At the same time, Hyderabad is a good All -rounder of Requirement Is, who can contribute with both the ball and the bat. Reports According to this is the reason why KKR Iyer With Kishan Trade Thinking of doing

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