Top 3 Players Who Can Break Records in IPL Auction 2026

The hype for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction is high as the peak trade window is underway ahead of the auction. A few of the franchises are involved in player swaps and we might see one of the biggest trades happening in the league.

The IPL auction 2026 is all set to take place on December 15-16 in Abu Dhabi, as per the reports. The event will see some of the big names in the cricketing world going under the hammer, and it is expected to be a blockbuster event.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given the deadline of 15th November to all the teams to give their list of retained and released players. The players who missed the last season will be going under the hammer as well. On that note, we will take a look at 3 players who can break records in the IPL 2026 Auction.

Which Players Can Break Records in IPL Auction 2026?

The IPL Auction 2026 might be a mini auction, but there are several players who might break records. The record for the most expensive player in IPL is with Rishabh Pant at the moment, who was signed for INR 27 crore in IPL 2025 Auction. Let's have a look at the list who can be IPL 2026 most expensive player.

1. Cameron Green

One of the players who will be on the radar of all the franchises in the IPL 2026 auction would be Australian cricketer Cameron Green. He missed the last edition due to injury but will be back this year, having proved his fitness back in Australia. He was spot on with the bat and ball in IPL 2023 and 2024 for the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scoring runs and picking wickets.

With a lot of teams needing a fast-bowling all-rounder, there would be no better than Cameron Green. He is expected to be among the highest-paid in the IPL auction 2026 players list. Hence, he can be the IPL 2026 most expensive player.

2. KL Rahul

As per the many media reports, KL Rahul is all set to part ways with Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2026. He had a fantastic season last year, having slammed over 500 runs, but it has been learned that he might not be part of the DC.

Quite a few teams are looking for a keeper-batter, who can open the innings and captain a team and KL Rahul fills all the criteria. If he comes in the auction, he might earn big, especially with him being one of the best players in IPL. In last year’s auction, he got signed for INR 14 crores and it won’t be a surprise if he earns more than that.

3. Glenn Maxwell

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell hasn’t lived up to expectations in the IPL for the last few years. He was part of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and yet again he failed to impress. There are strong chances that he might be released and come in the auction again.

Despite having retired from ODIs and being only active in T20Is, the all-rounder remains one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world. Also with his ability to take wickets, he could be a vital cog in the wheel at any time.

Underrated Stars Who Could Fetch Big Money in IPL Auction 2026

Except for the above top 3 players, numerous players can fetch a big amount in the upcoming mini IPL auction. As the demand remains bigger than the supply in these types of mini auctions, that may lead to breaking the bank for some underrated superstars.

Indian swing bowler Deepak Chahar, who was part of MI in the IPL 2025, might not be retained for next season because of multiple reasons. He was acquired for ₹9.25 crore. Releasing him from the squad will help MI in the auction as they can target 2-3 players with this amount. Also, after the Shardul Thakur trade, they might not need Deepak in the playing 11, as MI already have new ball bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult and Hardik Pandya.

Faf du Plessis is also someone who will be on the radar of multiple franchises. He is one of the finest fielders, and he can also provide a leading option to the franchises that are looking for a captain.