IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: David Miller Sold to 2 Crore; Prithvi Shaw Sold for 75 Lakh

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: 

 

David Miller has been sold to Delhi Capitals for 2 Crore

Prithvi Shaw have been unsold so far in the first round

Cameroon Green have already surpassed 20 Crore mark as per new rule introduced by BCCI any player not from Indian Origin would be receiving 18 crore above that amount will go with overseas player.

Finally Cameroon Green have been sold to KKR for 25 Crore and 28 lakhs.

The first round of auction showcased several dominance by all franchise who were looking to bag top notch players in their Kitty (KKR) bagged players in their territory .

2nd Round Begins Here

Gus Atkinson Went Unsold

Rachin Ravindra Went Unsold

Liam Livingstone Went Unsold

Wiaan Mulder Went Unsold

Wanindu Hasranga sold to Lucknow for 2 crore

Venkatesh Iyer sold to Royal  Challenges Bangalore for 7 crore

KS bharat and deepak hooda went unsold

Quinton De Kock Sold to Mumbai Indians for 1 crore

Ben Duckett Sold to Delhi Capitals for 2 crore

Finn Allen have been sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for 2 crore

Matt Henry went unsold

Akash Deep remains Unsold

Jacob Duffy have been sold to 2 crore for Royal Challengers Bangalore

Shivam Mavi remains Unsold

Gerald Coetzee remains Unsold

Mathisa Pathirana have been sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for 18 crore

Anrich Nortje have been sold to Lucknow Super Giants for 2 crore

Ravi Bishnoi have been sold to Rajasthan Royals for 7.20 crore

Akeal Hosein have been sold to Chennai Super Kings for 2 crore

Aquib Dar have been sold to Delhi Capitals for 8 Crore and 40 Lakhs

Prashant Veer have been sold to 14.20 crore for Chennai Super Kings

Kartik Sharma have been sold to 14.20  crore for Chennai Super Kings

Mukul Choudhary have been sold to 2.60 Crore for Lucknow Super Giants

Tejasvi Singh have been sold to 3 crore for Kolkata Knight Riders

Ashok Sharma have been sold to Gujarat Titans for 90 Lakh

Shivang Kumar have been sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for 30 Lakhs

Akash Madhwal went unsold in IPL 2026 auction so far

Sushant Mishra have been sold to Rajasthan Royals for 90 crore

Kartik Tyagi have been sold to 30 Lakh for Kolkata Knight Riders

Naman Tiwari have been sold to  1 crore for Lucknow Super Giants

Sushant Mishra have been sold to Rajasthan Royals for 90 Lakhs

Vignesh Puthur have been sold to Rajasthan Royals for 30 Lakhs

Pathum Nisanka have been sold to Delhi Capitals for 4 crore

Rahul Tripathi have been sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for 75 lakh

Jason Holder have been sold to Gujarat Giants for 7 crore

Mathew Short have been sold to Chennai Super Kings for 1.50 crore

Tim Seifert have been sold to Kolkata Knight for 1.50 Crore

 

Mustafizur Rehmand , Danish Malewar and Akshat Raghuvansi have been sold for 9.20 crore, 30 Lakh and 2.20 Crore respectively for Kolkata, Mumbai and Lucknow.

Akshat Raghuvanshi,Satvik Deshwal , Aman Kumar, Mangesh Yadav , Saijl Arora, Copper Connolly  and Amit Kumar have been sold for 2.20 Crore, 30 Lakh, 40 Lakh, 5.20 Crore, 1.50 Crore , 3 Crore , 30 Lakh and 30 Lakh for Lucknow, Bengaluru, Chennai, Bengaluru , Hyderabad, Punjab, Hyderabad and Mumbai respectively .

Atharvaa Ankholekar have been sold to 30 Lakh for Mumbai Indians.

 

Final Accelerator Round

 

Sarfaraz Khan sold to 75 Lakh for Chennai Super Kings

Liam Livingstone sold to 13 crore for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rachin Ravindra sold to 2 crore for Kolkata Knight Riders

Akashdeep Sold to 1 crore for Kolkata Knight Riders

Matt Henry sold to 2 crore for Chennai Super Kings

Shivam Mavi sold to 75 Lakh for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rahul Chahar have been sold to 5.20 Crore for Chennai Super Kings

Ben Dwarshuis have been sold to Kings X1 Punjab for 4.40 crore

Jordan Cox have been sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for 75 Lakh

Josh Inglis have been sold to 8,.60 for Lucknow Super Giants

Lungi Ngidi have been sold to Delhi Capitals for 2 crore

Aman Rao have been sold to Rajasthan Royals for 30 Lakh

Mayank Rawat have been sold to Mumbai Indians for 30 lakh

Pravin Dubey have been sold to Kings X1 Punjab for 30 Lakh

Brijesh Sharma have been sold to Rajasthan Royals for 30 Lakh

Jack Edwards have been sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for 50 Lakh

Prithvi Shaw sold to 75 Lakh in Delhi Capitals Franchise

Zak Fowles have been sold for 75 Lakh in Chennai Super Kings

Tom Banton have been sold for 2 Crore in Gujarat Titans

Adam Milna have been sold to Rajasthan Royals for 2 crore

Kuldeep Sen have been sold to Rajasthan Royals for 75 Lakh

Vicky Ostwal have been sold to 74 Lakh for Gujarat Titans

Kanishk Chouhan have been sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for 30 Lakh

Kyle Jamieson have been sold to Delhi Capitals for 2 crore

IPL 2026 Auction – Player Sale Summary (Round-wise)

Round 1

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Round 2

Additional Signings

Final Accelerator Round

 

IPL 2026 Auction – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who were the biggest and most expensive buys in the IPL 2026 auction?

The IPL 2026 auction witnessed aggressive bidding from franchises, with Cameron Green emerging as the most expensive purchase of the event. Kolkata Knight Riders secured the Australian all-rounder for a massive ₹25.28 crore. Under a newly introduced BCCI rule, overseas players can earn only up to ₹18 crore directly, while any amount above that is adjusted separately, making Green’s deal historic. Another standout buy was Matheesha Pathirana, who was snapped up by KKR for ₹18 crore, highlighting the growing demand for elite fast bowlers. Chennai Super Kings also made headlines by spending ₹14.20 crore each on Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, signaling their intent to strengthen their core with long-term investments. These high-value signings reflected the franchises’ willingness to spend big for impact players.

2. Which prominent players went unsold in the initial rounds of the auction?

Despite their reputation and international experience, several well-known names surprisingly went unsold in the early rounds. Players like Prithvi Shaw, Liam Livingstone, Rachin Ravindra, Gus Atkinson, Wiaan Mulder, KS Bharat, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Mavi, Gerald Coetzee, and Akash Madhwal did not find buyers initially. This highlighted a shift in team strategies, where franchises prioritized specific skill sets and squad balance over star power. However, the auction proved unpredictable, as many of these players later found teams in the final accelerator round.

3. How did the Final Accelerator Round change the auction dynamics?

The Final Accelerator Round played a crucial role in reshaping team rosters. Several previously unsold players finally attracted bids. Prithvi Shaw made a comeback as Delhi Capitals acquired him for ₹75 lakh. Liam Livingstone, earlier unsold, became one of the most valuable picks in this round, joining Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹13 crore. Rachin Ravindra was picked up by KKR for ₹2 crore, while Matt Henry and Akash Deep were bought by Chennai Super Kings and KKR respectively. This round allowed franchises to fill gaps efficiently and gave players a second chance to prove their worth.

4. Which teams appeared the most dominant during the IPL 2026 auction?

Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as one of the most dominant franchises in the auction. They secured several high-impact players including Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rahul Tripathi, and Rachin Ravindra. Chennai Super Kings also built a balanced squad with smart buys such as Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, and Sarfaraz Khan. Sunrisers Hyderabad made a strong statement by signing Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards, while Delhi Capitals focused on a mix of experience and youth by acquiring David Miller, Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, and Kyle Jamieson.

5. What were the key takeaways from the IPL 2026 auction overall?

The IPL 2026 auction underlined a clear evolution in franchise thinking. Teams focused more on role-based selections rather than reputation alone, leading to unexpected unsold players and late turnarounds. The new overseas player salary rule influenced bidding strategies, especially for premium international stars. Young Indian talents received significant investments, proving that franchises are planning for the future, not just immediate success. Overall, the auction delivered surprises, strategic brilliance, and set the stage for a highly competitive IPL season ahead.

 

FAQ No.	Question	Details
1	Who were the biggest and most expensive buys in the IPL 2026 auction?	Cameron Green was the most expensive buy, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.28 crore under the new BCCI overseas salary rule. Matheesha Pathirana was bought by KKR for ₹18 crore. Chennai Super Kings invested ₹14.20 crore each in Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, highlighting their long-term squad strategy.
2	Which prominent players went unsold in the initial rounds of the auction?	Big names like Prithvi Shaw, Liam Livingstone, Rachin Ravindra, Gus Atkinson, Wiaan Mulder, KS Bharat, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Mavi, Gerald Coetzee, and Akash Madhwal went unsold initially, reflecting a shift towards role-based team selection.
3	How did the Final Accelerator Round change the auction dynamics?	The round allowed unsold players to return into demand. Prithvi Shaw joined Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh. Liam Livingstone was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹13 crore. Rachin Ravindra went to KKR for ₹2 crore, while Matt Henry and Akash Deep were bought by Chennai Super Kings and KKR respectively.
4	Which teams appeared the most dominant during the IPL 2026 auction?	Kolkata Knight Riders stood out with signings like Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rahul Tripathi, and Rachin Ravindra. Chennai Super Kings built a balanced squad, Sunrisers Hyderabad made key overseas additions, and Delhi Capitals focused on blending youth with experience.
5	What were the key takeaways from the IPL 2026 auction overall?	Teams prioritised role clarity over star power, the new overseas salary rule reshaped bidding strategies, young Indian players attracted heavy investment, and the auction set up a highly competitive IPL season ahead.