Cameron Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Only two Indians in ₹2 crore bracket

Cameron Green emerges as the biggest name in the IPL 2026 auction list, with just two Indians placed in the top ₹2 crore base-price category.

Cameron Green (Image Credit: CA)

The IPL 2026 auction list has set the stage for an intriguing battle between franchises on December 16, with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green standing out as the marquee name in this year’s pool. Green’s inclusion at the highest base-price tier instantly makes him one of the most sought-after players, considering his proven ability to influence matches with both bat and ball.

What adds further curiosity to this year’s list is the scarcity of Indian names in the top price bracket. Only two Indians, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi, have entered the ₹2 crore category, a stark contrast to previous seasons where established domestic stars often dominated the upper tiers. Their presence suggests both players are backing themselves for aggressive bidding, especially with several teams eyeing all-round and specialist spin options.

With 1,300+ players registering for the auction and only 77 slots open across franchises, the competition is expected to be fierce. Retention strategies have already trimmed many squads, and the upcoming mini-auction will likely see teams favoring flexible players who can fill multiple roles, an area where Green stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Who can be highest buy in IPL 2026 auction?

In recent IPL seasons, teams have increasingly invested in cricketers who can influence games across phases, a trend that benefits players like Green, Iyer, and even bowlers who offer late-order hitting. Franchises with sizeable purse balances, such as Kolkata, Punjab, and Delhi, may see this as the perfect opportunity to secure impactful performers who can plug gaps left from last season.

For Venkatesh Iyer, the auction represents a crucial opportunity to reaffirm his value after fluctuating form. His ability to bat up the order and provide medium-pace overs keeps him in the conversation as a well-rounded pick. Ravi Bishnoi, meanwhile, remains one of India’s most promising white-ball spinners, and his inclusion in the highest price category reflects confidence in his trajectory.

Players With Base Price of Rs 2 crore: Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh Iyer, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Steve Smith, Mustafizur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Liam Livingstone, Tymal Mills, Jamie Smith, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryll Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Gerald Coetzee, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Rilee Roussouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Wiese, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mateesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph.

Where to watch IPL 2026 auction?

Cricket fans in India can watch the IPL 2026 auction on December 16 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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