The IPL 2026 auction is set to be a thrilling event, with a diverse range of players on the shortlist. A total of 350 players will be featured in the mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, with 40 players listed at the maximum base price of INR 2 crore. Among these, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi are the only Indians, adding an exciting local flavor to the auction. Cameron Green, tipped to be the most expensive buy, has listed himself as a batter and will appear in the first set, alongside Devon Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sarfaraz Khan, David Miller, and Prithvi Shaw. Quinton de Kock, Dunith Wellalage, and George Linde, who were not initially part of the longlist, have been included in the final list, bringing a mix of experience and talent. 35 new players have been added after the franchises' request, further enriching the auction pool. Of the 350 players, 240 are Indian and 110 are from overseas. Nikhil Chaudhary, an Indian uncapped allrounder with domestic cricket experience in Australia, is listed among the Indian players. The auction process will commence with a full round of capped players, followed by uncapped players, with the accelerated process starting after player No. 70. The franchises will submit unsold players from the overall list for further accelerated rounds. With 77 slots available, including 31 for overseas players, the Kolkata Knight Riders have the biggest purse at INR 64.30 crore and 13 slots left to fill, while Chennai Super Kings follow with INR 43.4 crores and nine slots vacant. The auction promises to be a fascinating spectacle, showcasing a wide range of talent and strategy.
