Australian all-rounder cameron green Lived up to his billing as the most sought-after player in ipl 2026 mini auctionAn explosive bidding war erupted that broke records. The bidding witnessed intense participation starting from its base price of ₹2.00 crore Mumbai Indians And Rajasthan Royals In front of two financial giants, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) And Chennai Super Kings (CSK)Took center stage.
The fight between the two biggest money-makers quickly escalated, pushing Green’s price beyond ₹20 crore and ultimately resulting in a historic buyout. KKR, with their huge budget, acquired this versatile player for a final price of ₹25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL history and the third most expensive player overall. This important acquisition fulfills KKR’s long-standing need for a premium, high-impact seam-bowling all-rounder in its team.
IPL 2026 mini-auction: Record-breaking bidding war for Cameron Green between KKR and CSK
The bidding for Green was the defining moment of the IPL 2026 auction, immediately sparking a fierce competition that validated their huge pre-auction hype. Bidding began at a rapid pace, starting with Mumbai and then Rajasthan, which raised the price to Rs 13.40 crore before backing out, unable to match the rising stakes. The real battle began when Chennai entered the field and prepared for a head-to-head clash with Kolkata.
With KKR having the largest remaining purse (64.30 crore) and CSK having the second largest (43.40 crore), the stage was set for an epic financial duel for the services of the Australian star. Both the franchises exchanged bids 45 times, taking the price far beyond the Rs 20 crore limit, where the bidding slowed down a bit but the determination remained firm. Ultimately, KKR emerged victorious and sealed the deal for Rs 25.20 crore, a figure that eclipsed the previous record for an overseas player, establishing Green’s unparalleled value in the league.
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IPL 2026 Mini-Auction: Green becomes the most expensive foreign player of IPL
Green’s final auction price of ₹25.20 crore not only made him KKR’s most expensive player ever, but also crowned him the most expensive foreign purchase in the history of the Indian Premier League. This figure easily surpassed the previous record held by an overseas player, reflecting the exceptional value the franchise places on his specific, high-impact skill: a high-quality batsman who can provide vital medium-fast overs.
Importantly, Green’s bid of Rs 25.20 crore officially broke the record set by his Australian teammate. Mitchell StarcWhich was bought by KKR in the 2024 auction for ₹ 24.75 crore. This latest bidding frenzy reflects the rising financial stakes for elite all-rounders, especially in the T20 format.
It is important to pay attention to this New rule of IPL regarding foreign players: Although Green’s final price tag was ₹25.20 crore, the maximum amount he can be paid for the mini-auction has been fixed at ₹18 crore, which was the highest retention slab for an Indian player in the previous cycle. The remaining amount of ₹7.20 crore will be sent to BCCI for player welfare initiatives, but the entire bid amount will be deducted from KKR’s purse.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Well go, Green Brother! pic.twitter.com/4H77VPR2Uo
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) 16 December 2025
Cameron Green – Third highest paid player in IPL history. I think CSK should have gone for 28-29 crores, they missed a trick here.
– Bhawana (@cricbhawana) 16 December 2025
I think we could have made a few more bids for Green, but that’s what ultimately happened.
– Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) 16 December 2025
Introducing Kolkata’s brand new green initiative 😉💜 pic.twitter.com/1lBJ7NTNPx
– KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) 16 December 2025
Thank you for your small but impactful contribution to RCB, the streets will not forget you, Cameron Green ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Yz4G78QcO0
– Kevin (@imkevin149) 16 December 2025
Cameron Green for just Rs 25 crore is a bit of a surprise, considering how most people thought he would get more than Rs 30 crore and become the most expensive IPL player ever. CSK’s exit so early shows that they were not our top priority, as any sensible fan will know after watching our…
– Yash (@yxshh27) 16 December 2025
Hello Cameron, the signal is now G̶r̶e̶e̶n̶ purple!#IPL2026Auction pic.twitter.com/Ae3Lv6ojX8
– Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) 16 December 2025
💰INR 25.20 Crore 🤯🤯
The third most expensive player in the history of #TATAIPL auction!
Will play for Cameron Green @KKRiders #TATAIPLAuction pic.twitter.com/c0ErBPWHju
– IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) 16 December 2025
We are rooting for Cameron Green
– KKR Caravan (@KkrKaravan) 16 December 2025
Cameron Green became the most expensive foreign player in IPL history as KKR bought him for ₹25.20 crore. #CameronGreen #kkr #IPL2026 #IPLAuction #Australia #KolkataKnightRiders pic.twitter.com/wK5GQ5EqrK
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 16 December 2025
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