IPL 2026 Auction Shock: Star Player's Price Dips 71%; KKR Buys Big

• The IPL 2026 mini-auction is highly unpredictable, with many players unsold and franchises cautious.
• Venkatesh Iyer, valued at Rs 23.25 crore in 2025, was acquired by RCB for Rs 7 crore, a 71% price drop.
• KKR released Venkatesh Iyer but secured Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore, making him the second-highest priced player.
• Kolkata Knight Riders also bought Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore, setting a new record for the highest-priced foreign player.
• Batters Jake Fraser-McGurk went unsold, while David Miller was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 mini-auction sees drastic price drops for some stars and record-breaking buys for others.