IPL 2026 auction live updates: Cameron Green, Pathirana draw big money as Indian uncapped Prashant Veer, Auqib Dar and Kartik Sharma steal spotlight

Delhi Capitals secured New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson for ₹2 crore, bringing back a proven overseas option with pace and bounce.

RCB further bolstered their uncapped pool by signing Kanishk Chouhan at ₹30 lakh during the later rounds of the auction.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked Vihaan Malhotra for ₹30 lakh, continuing their focus on young Indian talent at base price.

England left-arm pacer Luke Wood was snapped up by Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakh, offering them variation and flexibility in the bowling department.

Gujarat Titans added Prithvi Raj to their squad for ₹30 lakh, opting for a budget Indian pace option during the accelerated phase.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal for ₹30 lakh, strengthening their spin options at a bargain price.

Rajasthan Royals picked up Kuldeep Sen at his base price of ₹75 lakh, retaining faith in the Indian pacer’s raw pace and domestic potential.

Rajasthan Royals signed New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne for ₹2.4 crore, adding express pace and international experience to their bowling attack.

England batter Tom Banton attracted strong interest before Gujarat Titans secured his services for ₹2 crore, banking on his aggressive batting ability at the top order.

Chennai Super Kings added New Zealand all-rounder Zak Foulkes to their squad for ₹75 lakh, picking him up at a modest price as they continue to strengthen their overseas depth.

Batters and all-rounders:
Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Rachin Ravindra, Daksh Kamra, Sarthak Ranjan

Wicketkeepers:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Tejasvi Dahiya

Bowlers:
Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Akash Deep, Tyagi, Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman, Varun Chakaravarthy

Daksh Kamra was sold for his base price of ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders bringing the young player into their squad.

Kolkata Knight Riders added Sarthak Ranjan to their squad at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026, with the franchise securing the player without a bidding battle.

Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up Indian player Prafull Hinge at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026, adding another domestic option to their squad as the auction proceedings continued.

Mumbai Indians added young Indian spinner Atharva Ankolekar to their squad at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 23-year-old provides MI with an additional spin option as the franchise continues to strengthen its domestic core ahead of the new season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up 23-year-old spinner Amit Kumar at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The young Indian bowler adds depth to SRH’s spin options as the franchise continues to build its squad for the upcoming season.

Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly attracted interest from Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings during the Tata IPL Auction 2026 before Punjab Kings had the final say. The 22-year-old, who came in with a base price of ₹2 crore, was eventually picked up by Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore, strengthening their overseas options with a young bat-and-spin prospect.

Sunrisers Hyderabad added young Indian seamer Onkar Tarmale to their squad after securing him for ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 23-year-old was picked up at his base price as SRH continued to invest in emerging domestic pace talent during the auction.

Mumbai Indians added young Indian seamer Mohammad Izhar to their squad after picking him up for ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 21-year-old was secured at his base price as MI continued to strengthen their pace-bowling options during the auction proceedings.

Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up young Indian seamer Sakib Hussain for ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 21-year-old was secured by SRH at his base price as the franchise continued to add depth to its pace-bowling resources during the auction.

Ravi Singh was picked up by Rajasthan Royals for ₹95 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026 after a bidding contest with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The bidding started at his base price of ₹30 lakh before RR raised the paddle to secure the player, continuing their squad build-up in the accelerated phase of the auction.

Salil Arora was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹1.5 crore at the Tata IPL Auction 2026 following a brief bidding contest with Mumbai Indians. The bidding began at his base price of ₹30 lakh before SRH raised the paddle to secure the player, adding depth to their squad as the auction progressed.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Mangesh Yadav for ₹5.2 crore at the Tata IPL Auction 2026 after a bidding contest with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The auction started at his base price of ₹30 lakh before RCB pushed the bid significantly to seal the deal.

The aggressive move underlined RCB’s intent to bolster their squad, with Yadav emerging as one of the notable buys in this phase of the auction.

Chennai Super Kings added Indian all-rounder Aman Khan to their squad after securing his services for ₹40 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The bidding began at his base price of ₹30 lakh, with Punjab Kings also showing interest before CSK raised the paddle and closed the deal.

The 29-year-old bat-seam option attracted attention for his domestic experience and versatility, and CSK’s move reflects their continued focus on strengthening Indian depth during the auction.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked up Satvik Deswal at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. With no extended bidding war, RCB moved in quickly to add the Indian batter to their squad, strengthening their domestic options as the auction progressed.

Akshat Raghuvanshi attracted strong interest at the Tata IPL Auction 2026, with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants entering the bidding. Starting from his base price of ₹30 lakh, the contest quickly escalated before LSG had the final say, securing the young Indian batter for ₹2.20 crore. The signing adds another promising domestic option to Lucknow’s squad as they continue to invest in emerging talent.

Young Indian batter Danish Malewar was picked up by Mumbai Indians at his base price of ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 22-year-old entered the auction as a domestic prospect and found a spot with MI without an extended bidding battle, giving the franchise another emerging Indian option to develop for the future.

Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman attracted strong interest at the Tata IPL Auction 2026, with Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings initially entering the bidding. After DC dropped out, Kolkata Knight Riders stepped in and pushed the price higher. KKR eventually secured Mustafizur for ₹9.20 crore, well above his ₹2 crore base price, adding proven death-overs expertise and international experience to their bowling attack.

Kolkata Knight Riders added experienced wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert to their squad at the Tata IPL Auction 2026, snapping him up at his base price of ₹1.50 crore. With no extended bidding contest, KKR closed the deal swiftly, strengthening their wicketkeeping and middle-order options as the auction progressed.

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder was snapped up by Gujarat Titans for ₹7 crore at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. Holder entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore and immediately drew interest from Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.

After a brief bidding battle, GT went all the way to ₹7 crore to secure the experienced pace-bowling all-rounder. Holder’s height, bounce, death-over bowling skills, and lower-order hitting make him a valuable addition as Gujarat Titans strengthen their overseas core for the upcoming season.

Experienced Indian batter Rahul Tripathi was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders at his base price of ₹75 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 34-year-old attracted interest early but was eventually snapped up by KKR without a bidding war.

Tripathi, who has previously represented KKR, brings familiarity, flexibility, and proven IPL experience to the squad. His ability to bat across the top and middle order adds depth to KKR’s batting options as they continue to shape their squad for the upcoming season.

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka found a new IPL home as Delhi Capitals secured his services for ₹4 crore during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. Nissanka, who entered the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh, attracted interest from Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, setting up a brief bidding battle.

KKR opened the bidding, but Delhi stayed aggressive as the price climbed rapidly. The Capitals eventually outbid KKR to seal the deal at ₹4 crore, adding a technically sound top-order batter to their squad. Known for his consistency in international cricket and ability to anchor innings, Nissanka’s inclusion strengthens Delhi’s batting depth ahead of the new season.

David Miller - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals

Cameron Green - 25.20 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders

Wanindu Hasaranga - 2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants

Venkatesh Iyer - 7 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Quinton de Kock - 1 crore - Mumbai Indians

Ben Duckett - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals

Finn Allen - 2 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders

Jacob Duffy - 2 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Matheesha Pathirana - 18 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders

Anrich Nortje - 2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants

Ravi Bishnoi - 7.20 crore - Rajasthan Royals

Akeal Hosein - 2 crore - Chennai Super Kings

Shivang Kumar - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad

Prashant Veer - 14.20 crore - Chennai Super Kings

Auqib Nabi - 8.40 crore - Delhi Capitals

Tejasvi Singh - 3 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders

Mukul Choudhary - 2.60 crore - Lucknow Super Giants

Kartik Sharma - 14.20 crore - Chennai Super Kings

Sushant Mishra - 90 lakh - Rajasthan Royals

Naman Tiwari - 1 crore - Lucknow Super Giants

Kartik Tyagi - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders

Ashok Sharma - 90 lakh - Gujarat Titans

Yash Raj Punja - Rs. 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals

Prashant Solanki - Rs. 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders

Vignesh Puthur - Rs. 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals picked up Vignesh Puthur at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the IPL Auction 2026. The young Indian bowler was snapped up without a bidding war, adding depth to RR’s squad.

Teenage spinner Yash Raj Punja found a home at the IPL Auction 2026 as Rajasthan Royals picked him up at his base price of ₹30 lakh. The 19-year-old Indian spinner went unsold initially before RR stepped in to secure him without a bidding contest.

Left-arm pacer Sushant Mishra attracted interest from Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals early in the bidding. After Delhi exited, KKR briefly joined the contest, but Rajasthan Royals had the final say, securing Mishra for ₹90 lakh in the accelerated round of the IPL Auction 2026.

Young Indian seamer Naman Tiwari, who came into the IPL Auction 2026 with a base price of ₹30 lakh, saw interest from Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals initially. LSG later joined the bidding, after which DC dropped out. The contest concluded quickly, with Lucknow Super Giants securing Tiwari for ₹1 crore during the accelerated auction round.

Fast bowler Kartik Tyagi entered the IPL Auction 2026 with a base price of ₹30 lakh. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showed interest and moved in early, with no extended bidding from other franchises. The deal was quickly closed as KKR secured Tyagi at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the accelerated auction round.

Young Indian player Ashok Sharma, who came in with a base price of ₹30 lakh, attracted interest from KKR and RR in the early stages of bidding. After RR dropped out, Gujarat Titans (GT) entered the contest and closed the deal at ₹90 lakh, securing Sharma during the accelerated phase of the IPL Auction 2026.

A lively bidding contest unfolded for Tejasvi Singh, who entered the auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh. MI, KKR and RR initially showed interest, before the race narrowed down to KKR and RR. After a brief duel, Kolkata Knight Riders sealed the deal at ₹3 crore, securing the 23-year-old Indian wicketkeeper during the accelerated auction round.

Uncapped Indian keeper Mukul Choudhary, who entered the auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh, attracted interest from Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals early on. MI bowed out at ₹1 crore before Lucknow Super Giants joined the fray. With no further bids forthcoming, LSG sealed the deal at ₹2.6 crore, adding the 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter to their squad.

The bidding for Kartik Sharma took another dramatic turn as SRH re-entered the auction after MI and LSG had dropped out. A tense contest followed between CSK, KKR and SRH, with the price soaring rapidly. In the end, Chennai Super Kings outbid the competition to secure Kartik Sharma for ₹14.20 crore, marking one of the biggest deals of the IPL Auction 2026 so far.

Sunrisers Hyderabad added Shivang Kumar to their squad after snapping him up for his base price of ₹30 lakh at the IPL Auction 2026. The deal was wrapped up quickly with no extended bidding, as SRH moved decisively to secure the player during the accelerated phase of the auction.

Teenage all-rounder Prashant Ramendra Veer emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the IPL Auction 2026 after being snapped up by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore, despite a base price of just ₹30 lakh. The bidding began with LSG and MI, before CSK and SRH joined in, triggering an intense auction battle.

Born on November 24, 2005, in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, the 19-year-old is a left-handed batter who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox. CSK’s big investment reflects strong faith in Veer’s potential, marking a major breakthrough moment in the youngster’s early career.

Uncapped Indian pacer Auqib Dar has been snapped up by Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore following an intense bidding battle involving Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dar entered the auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh, with RCB exiting at ₹2 crore before SRH joined in, eventually allowing DC to secure the Jammu & Kashmir bowler, who represents Jammu & Kashmir in domestic cricket and hails from Baramulla.

All ten teams have now been requested to submit the names of players they wish to target for the accelerated auction phase. This move is expected to speed up proceedings, with franchises focusing only on shortlisted players as the auction enters its next stage.

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana and Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman failed to attract bids and remain unsold in this round of the IPL Auction 2026. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings added West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, securing him at his base price of ₹2 crore.

Rajasthan Royals have secured Ravi Bishnoi for ₹7.20 crore following a competitive bidding battle involving Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bishnoi entered the auction at a base price of ₹2 crore, with CSK exiting at ₹6 crore before SRH joined the race, eventually allowing RR to seal the deal.

Afghanistan left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi and India leg-spinner Rahul Chahar fail to attract bids in the ongoing IPL Auction 2026. Both bowlers remain unsold in this round as franchises continue to prioritise specific squad needs.

Lucknow Super Giants have picked up South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje at his base price of ₹2 crore. The addition strengthens LSG’s pace-bowling resources as the auction continues.

Australia fast bowler Spencer Johnson fails to attract any bids in the ongoing IPL Auction 2026. The left-arm pacer remains unsold in this round as franchises continue to manage their remaining purse and overseas slots.

Kolkata Knight Riders have secured Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore following a fierce bidding battle involving Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. LSG pushed the price to ₹15.8 crore before DC briefly stayed in the race, but KKR entered late and closed the deal, adding a high-pace death-overs specialist to their bowling attack.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have signed Jacob Duffy at his base price of ₹2 crore. Meanwhile, Matt Henry, Akash Deep, Shivam Mavi and Gerald Coetzee failed to attract bids and remain unsold in this round of the IPL Auction 2026.

Kolkata Knight Riders have picked up New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Finn Allen at his base price of ₹2 crore. The aggressive opener adds firepower at the top and strengthens KKR’s overseas batting options.

Delhi Capitals snapped up England batter Ben Duckett at his base price of ₹2 crore. The left-hander adds flexibility and firepower to DC’s top and middle order as the franchise strengthens its batting depth.

England wicketkeeper-batters Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Smith fail to attract bids in Set 2 of the IPL Auction 2026. Both overseas batters entered the auction with base prices of ₹1 crore and ₹2 crore respectively, but franchises chose to pass in this round.

Mumbai Indians bring back franchise Quinton de Kock, securing the SA all-rounder at his base price of ₹1 crore.

Wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat remains unsold in Set 2 of the ongoing IPL Auction 2026. The Indian international entered the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh, but no franchise placed a bid for him in this round.

India all-rounder Deepak Hooda fails to attract any bids in Set 2 of the IPL Auction 2026. The capped player entered the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh but remains unsold in this round.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore after an intense bidding sequence involving Lucknow Super Giants, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. The all-rounder entered at a base price of ₹2 crore, with RCB outbidding KKR to clinch the deal.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2 crore, with LSG securing the leg-spinning all-rounder at his base price. The signing adds wicket-taking spin strength and depth to LSG’s middle overs bowling options.

The unsold list in Set 2 continues to grow as Wiaan Mulder also fails to attract any bids in the ongoing IPL Auction 2026. The South Africa all-rounder, along with Gus Atkinson, Rachin Ravindra and Liam Livingstone, entered the auction as capped players but remains unsold in this round as franchises stay cautious with their purse and overseas combinations.

India batter Sarfaraz Khan remains unsold in the ongoing IPL Auction 2026. The middle-order batter entered the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh but did not attract any bids in this round.

Kolkata Knight Riders have pulled off a historic signing, securing Cameron Green for ₹25.20 crore after an intense bidding war involving Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. RR dropped out at ₹13.60 crore, CSK briefly entered the fray, before KKR sealed the deal, making Green the most expensive player in IPL auction history, surpassing Mitchell Starc (₹20.50 crore) and Pat Cummins.

New Zealand batter Devon Conway fails to attract any bids in the ongoing IPL Auction 2026. The left-hander entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore but remains unsold in this round as franchises stay cautious with overseas batting options early on.

India batter Prithvi Shaw fails to attract any bids in the initial round of the IPL Auction 2026. Shaw entered the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh but remains unsold as teams hold back on top-order batting options early in the proceedings.

Veteran South African batter David Miller has been picked up by Delhi Capitals at his base price of ₹2 crore. The experienced finisher finds a new home after being released by Lucknow Super Giants, adding late-order depth to DC’s batting line-up.

Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk fails to find a buyer in the first round of the IPL Auction 2026. The aggressive top-order batter entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore but attracted no bids and remains unsold for now.

With franchises looking to strengthen their lower middle order, finisher batters available in today’s IPL Auction 2026 are expected to attract measured but focused interest. David Miller, released by Lucknow Super Giants, stands out as the most experienced finisher in the auction pool, offering proven late-innings composure and power-hitting ability.

Donovan Ferreira, released by Delhi Capitals, is another name teams could track closely, particularly those seeking a younger finisher who can contribute quick runs down the order. Dasun Shanaka, released by Gujarat Titans, adds further depth to the finisher category, bringing international experience and the ability to clear the ropes in the closing overs.

Chennai Super Kings have released several prominent players as they reshape their squad. The released players include Ravindra Jadeja, Andre Siddarth, Deepak Hooda, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Matheesha Pathirana, Sam Curran, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Rahul Tripathi, Shaikh Rasheed, Vansh Bedi and Vijay Shankar.

Kolkata Knight Riders have made some of the biggest calls ahead of the auction. The players released by KKR include Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Luvnith Sisodia, Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Spencer Johnson and Venkatesh Iyer.

Lucknow Super Giants have freed up key slots by releasing a mix of experienced Indian and overseas players. The released players include Aryan Juyal, David Miller, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Ravi Bishnoi, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep and Shamar Joseph.

Mumbai Indians have released multiple players ahead of the auction, trimming their squad further. The players released by MI are Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Karn Sharma, Lizaad Williams, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Reece Topley, Krishnan Shrijith, Satyanarayana Raju and Vignesh Puthur.

Rajasthan Royals have made significant changes to their squad by releasing several high-profile players. The list of released players includes Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have released a group of players across formats and roles. The released players include Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi, Mayank Agarwal, Manoj Bhandage, Swastik Chikara and Mohit Rathee as RCB head into the auction with clear gaps to fill.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have released several experienced players ahead of the IPL Auction 2026. The players released by SRH are Mohammed Shami, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder, Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh and Rahul Chahar.

Punjab Kings have made some big calls ahead of the auction, releasing prominent overseas players. The list of released players includes Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Sen and Praveen Dubey, giving PBKS flexibility going into the bidding.

Gujarat Titans have let go of several players, including overseas options, as they head into the auction with a largely settled core. The released players are Sherfane Rutherford, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya and Mahipal Lomror.

Delhi Capitals have released a mix of overseas and Indian players ahead of the IPL Auction 2026. The players released by DC include Donovan Ferreira, Darshan Nalkande, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma and Sediqullah Atal, opening up multiple slots across batting and bowling departments.