Top 3 mega-budget targets set to trigger bidding war, Andre Russell and…. News24 –
IPL 2026 Auction: After the most shocking releases from the IPL franchises, fans once again expected to see the most high-intensity bidding wars ever considering a number of high profile stars will be up for a grab in the upcoming IPL 2026 mini auction. A few star performers known for their explosive batting, match finishing skills and exceptional bowling talent, are being talked about as the big guys this year.
KKR, CSK, and SRH are among the franchises ready to go neck to neck for them, with all hoping that these proven impact players could change fortunes. With big budgets going into play but only a few sports available in an already well-structured squad, these names may headline the auction and bring on the biggest and most interesting battles.
List Of Top 3 Biggest Potential Buys Of IPL 2026 Mini Auction
Cameron Green
This Australian all-rounder is at the 1st place in this list as he has managed to score 707 runs from 29 matches and made 255 runs in the last season he played for RCB in IPL 2024 in which the team bought him for Rs 17.5 crore.
Power-hitting and useful bowling make him a vital buy, and he is expected to attract interest from KKR and CSK. It is expected that KKR will be the one winning the bidding battle for him as they have Rs 64.30 crore in their pockets.
Andre Russell
This West Indian all-rounder is at the 2nd place in this list as the power-hitter scored 167 runs and took 8 wickets in 13 matches while playing for KKR last season for Rs 12 crore and performed well with bat and ball. Leading him to continuing to hold his reputation as an explosive hitter and a wicket-taking all-rounder.
Given his impact, Russell will be expected to start a fury of bids from CSK, SRH and DC. It is expected that CSK will be the one winning the bidding battle for him as they have Rs 43.40 crore in their hands while going into the auctions.
Matheesha Pathirana
This Sri Lankan pacer is at the 3rd place in this list as he collected 13 wickets in 12 matches at an econ rate of 10.41 as he continued to trouble the batters with his pace and Yorkers during the last IPL season where he played for CSK for Rs 13 crore and having already got 47 career wickets his IPL career.
Pathirana’s death over ability makes him a prime target for several franchises like KKR, CSK and SRH. It is expected that KKR will be the one winning the bidding battle for him as they have Rs 64.30 crore in their pockets.