IPL 2026 Auction: KKR's Record Spree, Green Most Expensive, Uncapped Stars Shine

• Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Cameron Green for ₹25.20 crore, making him the costliest player, and Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore.
• Uncapped Indian players like Prashant Veer (CSK, ₹14.20 crore), Kartik Sharma (CSK, ₹14.20 crore), and Auqib Dar (DC, ₹8.40 crore) attracted high bids.
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru strengthened their middle order by acquiring Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore.
• Experienced international players such as David Miller (DC, base price) and Wanindu Hasaranga (LSG, base price) went for modest prices.
• Notable international players including Devon Conway, Gus Atkinson, and Liam Livingstone went unsold, indicating a shift in team strategies.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 auction saw KKR dominate with record buys, high demand for uncapped Indians, and strategic shifts.