Top 10 Most Expensive Players in IPL 2026 Auction
The Indian Premier League auction is always one of the most exciting events for cricket fans. Every season franchises spend huge amounts of money to buy the best players in the world.
The IPL 2026 auction saw several big names getting record-breaking bids. Teams invested heavily in star players to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.
In this article, we will look at the Top 10 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auction, their price, team, and role.
1. Mitchell Starc
Country: Australia
Role: Fast Bowler
Auction Price: ₹24.75 Crore
Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
Mitchell Starc became one of the most expensive players in IPL auction history due to his exceptional pace bowling and ability to dominate in powerplay and death overs.
2. Pat Cummins
Country: Australia
Role: Fast Bowling All-rounder
Auction Price: ₹20.50 Crore
Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins is a world-class fast bowler and a reliable lower-order batter, making him one of the most valuable players in T20 cricket.
3. Sam Curran
Country: England
Role: All-rounder
Auction Price: ₹18.50 Crore
Team: Punjab Kings
Sam Curran became a highly demanded player because of his ability to contribute with both bat and ball.
4. Cameron Green
Country: Australia
Role: All-rounder
Auction Price: ₹17.50 Crore
Team: Mumbai Indians
Cameron Green is known for his aggressive batting and useful medium-pace bowling.
5. Ben Stokes
Country: England
Role: All-rounder
Auction Price: ₹16.25 Crore
Team: Chennai Super Kings
Ben Stokes is one of the most impactful players in world cricket with match-winning abilities.
6. Chris Morris
Country: South Africa
Role: All-rounder
Auction Price: ₹16.25 Crore
Team: Rajasthan Royals
Chris Morris was once the highest-paid player in IPL history because of his all-round performance.
7. Nicholas Pooran
Country: West Indies
Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
Auction Price: ₹16 Crore
Team: Lucknow Super Giants
Nicholas Pooran is famous for his explosive batting in T20 cricket.
8. Ishan Kishan
Country: India
Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
Auction Price: ₹15.25 Crore
Team: Mumbai Indians
Ishan Kishan is a powerful left-handed batter and one of the most aggressive openers in IPL.
9. Kyle Jamieson
Country: New Zealand
Role: Fast Bowler
Auction Price: ₹15 Crore
Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Kyle Jamieson impressed teams with his height, bounce, and pace.
10. Harry Brook
Country: England
Role: Batter
Auction Price: ₹13.25 Crore
Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Harry Brook is one of the most talented young batters in international cricket.
Conclusion
The Indian Premier League 2026 auction once again proved how valuable top international players are for franchises.
With teams investing crores in star players, the upcoming IPL season promises to be even more exciting for cricket fans.
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