The IPL mini-auction always brings a different kind of intrigue.
With most cores already set, franchises usually enter with clear targets and limited slots, which often leads to fierce bidding for a handful of overseas stars.
The 2026 mini-auction, scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, is no different.
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With several big international names available and some teams sitting on sizeable purses, overseas players could once again dominate the headlines when the hammer comes down.
Most expensive overseas players at IPL 2026 mini-auction
| Player | Team | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Green | Kolkata Knight Riders | 25.20 crore |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 crore |
| Liam Livingstone | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 crore |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9.2 crore |
| Josh Inglis | Lucknow Super Giants | 8.6 crore |
Most expensive overseas players in IPL auction history
| Player | Team | Price (INR) | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Green | Kolkata Knight Riders | 25.20 crore | 2026 |
| Mitchell Starc | Kolkata Knight Riders | 24.75 crore | 2024 |
| Pat Cummins | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 20.50 crore | 2024 |
| Sam Curran | Punjab Kings | 18.50 crore | 2023 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 crore | 2026 |
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