Most Expensive Buys Of IPL 2026 Auction

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Here's a list of top five most expensive players of IPL 2026 mini-auction.

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5. Liam Livingstone

Powerful England batter was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad at a whopping sum of Rs 13 crore, making him the fifth-most expensive player.

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4. Kartik Sharma

Wicketkeeper-batter Kartik was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore. He became the joint-most expensive uncapped buy in IPL history.

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3. Prashant Veer

Just like Kartik, Prashant was also bought by CSK for Rs 14.20 crore. Prashant is an all-rounder from UP.

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2. Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka pacer triggered a heavy bidding war at the auction, where he was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 18 crore.

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1. Cameron Green

Australia all-rounder Green bagged Rs 25.20 crore deal from KKR, becoming the most expensive overseas player in IPL history.

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Most Expensive Buys Of IPL 2026 Auction

Here's a list of top five most expensive players of IPL 2026 mini-auction.

5. Liam Livingstone Powerful England batter was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad at a whopping sum of Rs 13 crore, making him the fifth-most expensive player.

4. Kartik SharmaWicketkeeper-batter Kartik was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore. He became the joint-most expensive uncapped buy in IPL history.

3. Prashant Veer Just like Kartik, Prashant was also bought by CSK for Rs 14.20 crore. Prashant is an all-rounder from UP.

2. Matheesha Pathirana Sri Lanka pacer triggered a heavy bidding war at the auction, where he was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 18 crore.

1. Cameron Green Australia all-rounder Green bagged Rs 25.20 crore deal from KKR, becoming the most expensive overseas player in IPL history.