Follow the IPL 2026 auction live blog here, with updates on every sold and unsold players, purse remaining and updated squads for each Indian Premier League team.
The mini-auction for IPL 2026 will see the ten teams filling their remaining slots ahead of the tournament next year. Each team retained their core going into the auction, with teams also undergoing trade deals to bolster their squads.
The auction action has been quite exciting so far, with Cameron Green becoming the most expensive overseas player ever, and Matheesha Pathirana earning INR 18 crore. Venkatesh Iyer has also moved to RCB. The uncapped Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma have also earned over 10 crore each.
Also read – IPL 2026 auction, who needs what: The missing links for each team
It was also reported that the IPL 2026 will run from March 26 to May 31.
IPL 2026 mini-auction: Most expensive bids so far
1. Cam Green (INR 25.2 Crore to KKR)
2. Matheesha Pathirana (INR 18 Crore to KKR)
3. Prashant Veer (CSK) and Kartik Sharma(CSK) – (INR 14.2 Crore)
IPL 2026 auction: Full list of players registered for the bidding
IPL 2026 auction: Where to watch live
The auction will be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app and website. It will also be telecast live on the Star Sports Network on TV.
The complete telecast details can be found here.
IPL 2026 auction: Live updates on players sold, unsold, purse remaining and full squads
3 months ago
Vignesh Puthur: Sold to RR for INR 30L
3 months ago
Prashant Solanki: Sold to KKR for INR 30L
3 months ago
Yash Raj Punja: Sold for INR 30L to RR
3 months ago
3 months ago
Wahidullah Zadran: Unsold
3 months ago
Sushant Mishra: Sold to RR for INR 90L
The Jharkhand left-arm quick is back from injury, and has been impressive in the SMAT so far
3 months ago
Akash Madwal: Unsold
No bids for the ex-MI, RR seamer
3 months ago
Naman Tiwari: Sold for INR 1 Cr to LSG
3 months ago
The bids cross INR 1 Crore
Another relatively lesser-known player bagging at least a crore today
3 months ago
Naman Tiwari: To LSG or RR?
The fast bowler represented India at the 2024 U19 World Cup. Left-arm quicks add a different dimension to any bowling attack
3 months ago
3 months ago
Kartik Tyagi: Sold to KKR for INR 30L
A few years ago, he was hailed as the next big thing at RR. He played the 2020 U19 World Cup, but had his share of injuries.
3 months ago
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Ashok Sharma: Sold to Titans
3 months ago
Titans in the mix now
KKR giving them competition.
3 months ago
RR, KKR, CSK: Who will get Ashok Sharma?
Battle currently between KKR and RR. KKR obviously have the bigger purse. Many predicted Ashok Sharma to go big this time: a brisk fast bowler currently in form
3 months ago
Ashok Sharma starts the fast bowlers set
3 months ago
Tushar Raheja: (Surprisingly) Unsold
3 months ago
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Tejasvi Singh: Sold to KKR for INR 3 Cr
3 months ago
Tejasvi Singh: The newest crorepati of the day
KKR and RR are at it to get him. He gained attention in the Delhi Premier League this year.
3 months ago
Mukul Chowdhary: Sold to LSG!
The 21-year-old has been in good touch for RR. He hit 54 off 28 balls in the SMAT today!
3 months ago
Mukul Choudhary in demand too!
LSG and RR battling it out. LSG are richer by about INR 10 Cr compared to RR
3 months ago
Kartik Sharma: Sold to CSK!
Gone for a whopping INR 14.20 Crore! Again, massive for an uncapped player. A 19-year-old at that.
3 months ago
SRH have made a dramatic entry at INR 13.20!
3 months ago
Who is Kartik Sharma?
A keeper-bat from Rajasthan, known for his big-hitting. He has struck at 163 in his short T20 career so far.
3 months ago
The bids have crossed INR 7 Cr!
A fat paycheck is confirmed for Kartik!
3 months ago
Kartik Sharma in demand
The 19-year-old is in the midst of a battle involving LSG and KKR
3 months ago
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Kamlesh Nagarkoti: Unsold
3 months ago
3 months ago
Shivang Kumar: Sold to SRH
3 months ago
Prashant Veer: Sold to Chennai Super Kings!
A whopping INR 14.2 Cr for him, that's massive for an uncapped player!
3 months ago
Past INR 10 Cr now!
One of those little-known names who make it big in the mini-auction
3 months ago
SRH are back in the battle
3 months ago
CSK and RR: A battle of mismatched budgets
The 20-year-old spin bowling all-rounder has been in good touch in the SMAT, having first earned a name in the UPT20
3 months ago
Prashant Veer: Ready to get into a bidding battle
Going to be a hotly-contested name, this one
3 months ago
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Nabi: Sold to Delhi Capitals
For INR 8.40 Cr. Well-deserved for a domestic force
3 months ago
Auqib Nabi in demand: Past INR 6 Cr now
3 months ago
SRH have made their way into the contest
No RCB anymore. It's going to be DC or SRH
3 months ago
DC, RCB in the contest now
The bids have crossed INR 2 Cr
3 months ago
Auqib Nabi starts the next set
Surely he is one to get interest from multiple teams
3 months ago
CSK have the most money so far
INR 41.4 Cr still left: Who are they saving it for?
3 months ago
Pathirana for INR 18 Cr: too high?
There's been some criticism over the high price for Pathirana, with KKR eventually buying him. LSG too were quite keen, going as high as INR 15 Cr. KKR's budget is now done to INR 19.10 Cr
3 months ago
Here are the sold players so far:
- David Miller to DC (2 crore)
- Cameron Green to KKR (25.2 crore)
- Wanindu Hasaranga to LSG (2 crore)
- Venkatesh Iyer to RCB (7 crore)
- Quinton de Kock to MI (1 crore)
- Ben Duckett to DC (2 crore)
- Finn Allen to KKR (2 crore)
- Jacob Duffy to RCB (2 crore)
- Matheesha Pathirana to KKR (18 crore)
- Anrich Nortje to LSG (2 crore)
- Ravi Bishnoi to RR (7.2 crore)
- Akeal Hosein to CSK (2 crore)
3 months ago
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