The IPL auction once again delivered drama, strategy, and surprise picks. All 10 franchises added key players to boost their squads ahead of the new season. From proven international stars to young Indian talents, teams focused on balance and depth.
Several franchises targeted all-rounders and fast bowlers. Others looked to strengthen their batting line-ups. The auction showed a clear focus on versatility and future planning.
Team-wise players bought at the IPL 2026 auction
Kolkata Knight Riders made one of the strongest moves. They picked Cameron Green, Finn Allen, and Matheesha Pathirana. Indian players like Kartik Tyagi, Rahul Tripathi, Akash Deep, and Rachin Ravindra were also added. KKR clearly focused on pace and batting depth.
Lucknow Super Giants went for quality overseas players. Wanindu Hasaranga and Anrich Nortje were their biggest buys. Josh Inglis adds firepower behind the stumps.
Delhi Capitals added experience. David Miller and Lungi Ngidi stood out. Young talent Auqib Nabi and Pathum Nissanka also joined the squad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru invested in all-round options. Venkatesh Iyer was their headline buy. They also added Jordan Cox and Luke Wood.
Mumbai Indians brought back Quinton de Kock. They also signed young Indian prospects for the future.
Rajasthan Royals focused on bowling. Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne, and Kuldeep Sen were key additions.
Chennai Super Kings made smart picks. Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer drew attention. Matthew Short and Rahul Chahar add balance.
Gujarat Titans added Jason Holder and Tom Banton. Sunrisers Hyderabad signed Liam Livingstone and Shivam Mavi.
Punjab Kings brought in Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis to strengthen their squad.
Overall, the auction reflected smart planning and long-term vision. Teams now look ready for an exciting IPL season ahead.
Players bought at auction
KKR: Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Tejasvi Dahiya, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Mustafizur Rahman, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep
LSG: Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Mukul Choudhary, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis
DC: David Miller, Ben Duckett, Auqib Nabi, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw
RCB: Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Satwik Deswal, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Luke Wood, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan
MI: Quinton de Kock, Danish Malewar, Mohammed Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat
RR: Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen
CSK: Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zak Foulkes
GT: Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prthvi Raj
SRH: Shivang Kumar, Salil Arora, Sakib Hussain, Omkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards
PBKS: Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad
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