The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction will take place on December 16, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings set to spend the most money. With the likes of Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Liam Livingstone, Ravi Bishnoi will be among the biggest players up for grabs –
IPL 2026 Auction – Who Will Earn How Much?
The 2026 Indian Premier League auction will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi and new records could be set. Here is how much the top buys could go for and whether the league’s all-time highest IPL bid will happen this time around –
Cameron Green: 25-30 Crore
it will be a major surprise if Cameron Green is not the most the expensive player in this IPL auction. The Australian star could break Rishabh Pant’s record. The ex-MI and RCB all-rounder is likely to fetch above 25 crore and could even become IPL’s first-ever 30 crore player.
Venkatesh Iyer – 10-15 Crore
Venkatesh Iyer was the third-most expensive player in last year’s mega auction at rs. 23.75 crore. However, KKR clearly felt, they overpaid and hence released him. However, this time around he will be highly sough after to and a bid over Rs. 10 crore is expected.
Ravi Bishnoi: 10- 15 Crores
Ravi Bishnoi was released by LSG just a year after they retained him for Rs. 14 crore. Although, he had a poor season, the scarcity of quality Indian wrist spinners make him hot property and a bid around the Rs. 15 Crore mark should not be a surprise.
Liam Livingstone: 8-10 Crore
Liam Livingstone was released by RCB after playing a part in their 2025 IPL title win. Livingstone was purchased for Rs. 8.75 crore last year. With Maxwell and Russell pulling out, there are few all-round options available and this could mean he once again gets a bid of a similar amount.
Jamie Smith: 5-6 Crore
Jamie Smith will be looking for a first-ever IPL contract. A hard-hitting wicket-keeper batter is always in demand and this could mean there is interest around the room for the English star and an expensive bid of around Rs. 5-6 crore should be expected.
Prithvi Shaw: Rs. 2-3 Crore
Prithvi Shaw shockingly went unsold in the 2025 IPL mega auction but after his move to Maharashtra, his career seems on the upward trajectory again. The Indian batter should attract intrest and could earn around Rs. 2-3 crore.
Ben Duckett: Rs. 3-4 Crore
Ben Duckett is arguably the best all-format opener in the world right now and will look for a maiden IPL contract. The English star has registered himself as a wicket-keeper batter despite never keeping for England. Duckett is a hard-hitting opener, who can be an x-factor in powerplay which will mean he is someone that has the eyes of franchises.
Wanindu Hasaranga: Rs. 4-5 Crore
Wanindu Hasranga is yet to show his class in the IPL but his credentials in international cricket are proven. The Sri Lanka’s rare ability as a wrist-spinner, who can bat will mean he is once again someone that attracks interest and a bid around Rs. 5 crore could be expected.
Sarfaraz Khan: Rs. 1-2 Crore
Sarfaraz Khan has been unsold in the IPL in the last two auctions. However, his impressive display in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) could turn the tables for him. Sarfaraz is in the first set of batters, which means there is interest around him. With more proof on his ability in t20 cricket, a bid of 1-2 crore should not be a surprise.
Quinton de Kock: Rs. 1-2 Crore
Quinton de Kock registered himself for the auction at the last minute However, he has come at a reduced base price of Rs. 1 crore. While there will is interest for him, a bid over Rs. 2 crore will be surprising.
