- By Namrata Vijay
- Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IPL 2026 Auction: All 10 IPL teams are preparing for the mini auction post giving their retention list. As per the latest report, 1355 players have entered their names for the auction, where 45 cricketers have kept their base price in the 2 crore category.
Now that all the teams will try to strategise for the mini auction, let's take a look at 4 players from this category, who might become the most expensive players before the next season.
Cameron Green
Why Cameron Green can be one of the most expensive IPL 2026 auction buys
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Past IPL record: He has performed brilliantly in the earlier editions of the IPL. Post helping MI qualify for MI in IPL 2023, Green then played as an all-rounder for RCB in the next season. At the same time, he has scored 707 runs at a staggering average of 41.59 and a brilliant strike rate of 153.70.
All-round expertise and high demand: He is a brilliant all-rounder, and now that Andre Russell has announced his retirement, he is seen as one of the most proven all-rounders who have registered their name for the auction. His ability both as a batter and bowler will force the IPL teams to break their banks on him, and that's why he might become one of the most expensive players at the auction.
Teams that can target Cameron Green- KKR, CSK, LSG
Venkatesh Iyer
Why Venkatesh Iyer can be one of the most expensive IPL 2026 auction buys
Domestic batter with experience and healthy numbers: It should be noted that he did have a forgetful outing with the bat for KKR, but he has performed well in this tournament. He has scored 1468 runs at a staggering average of 29.96 and a strike rate of 137.32. At the same time, he'll be entering the auction as a domestic player who has performed well in this league.
Excellent numbers at 3: He has been in sublime form while batting at the No.3 position, as he has scored 562 runs at a staggering average of 43.23 and a brilliant strike rate of 168.77. It is his best batting position, and all those teams that are looking for a No.3 batter might break the bank on him.
Teams that can target Venkatesh Iyer - RR (as they have released Nitish Rana), KKR (might target him at a lower price than 23.75 Cr), DC
Liam Livingstone
Why Liam Livingstone can be one of the most expensive IPL 2026 auction buys
| Criterion | Data |
| Innings | 16 |
| Runs | 571 |
| Average/SR | 51.9/168.9 |
| Wickets | 13 |
| Economy | 7.74 |
(Liam Livingstone's T20 stats after IPL)
Recent form and multidimensional skills: He is that middle-order batter who might take a few crucial wickets with the help of his leg-spin bowling. Post getting released by RCB, he has performed well for different teams in T20 leagues all over the world, where he has scored 571 runs at a brilliant average of 51.9 and a staggering strike rate of 168.9, and has taken 13 wickets after playing in 16 matches.
Fewer competitors: Not that Glenn Maxwell has withdrawn his name, but Liam Livingstone won't face much competition. Owing to a lack of overseas spin bowling all-rounders at the auction, it might help Livingstone become an expensive buy.
Teams that can target Liam Livingstone - CSK, PBKS, SRH
Wanindu Hasaranga
Why Wanindu Hasaranga can be one of the most expensive IPL 2026 auction buys
Impressive performance in IPL 2025: He had a forgetful outing with the bat in IPL 2025. But he was one of the star bowlers of RR as he had taken eleven wickets at a brilliant strike rate of 22. Because of his all-around skills and his performances in IPL, teams will be forced to break the bank on him.
Multidimensional option and reputation: He is one of the best overseas players in the IPL 2026 auction list. He has played for different IPL teams in 37 matches. He also has the skills to bat as a lower-order and score a gritty knock, and that's why he might become one of the most expensive buys in this category.
Teams that can target Wanindu Hasaranga - RCB, SRH, LSG