IPL 2026 Mini-Auction: KKR Splurges on Green, Pathirana; Big Buys & Bargains Unveiled!

• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a massive ₹24.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history.
• KKR also secured Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore after a fierce bidding war, further strengthening their squad.
• Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bought Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore, outbidding LSG, GT, and KKR.
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a shrewd acquisition, getting Wanindu Hasaranga at his base price of ₹2 crore.
• Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured Ravi Bishnoi for ₹7.20 crore after competition from CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 mini-auction saw record-breaking bids and strategic buys by franchises in Abu Dhabi.