KKR Shocks IPL Auction 2026: Green, Pathirana, Mustafiz Lead New Squad!

• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made surprising moves at the IPL Auction 2026 in Abu Dhabi, spending the most money (64.30 crore).
• KKR secured key players like Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, and Mustafizur Rahman, largely completing their squad on day one.
• The new KKR lineup includes a mix of experienced and young talent across batting, bowling, and all-rounder categories.
• Last year's champions RCB aim to retain their squad, while teams like Rajasthan and Chennai look to rebuild.
• Mumbai Indians had the least budget with only 2.75 crore for the auction.

Why It Matters: KKR dominated IPL Auction 2026, building a strong team with major signings like Green, Pathirana.