With the IPL 2026 mini auction fast approaching, a powerhouse group of global T20 stars has entered the top base-price category of ₹2 crore, signalling one of the most competitive and talent-heavy auctions in recent years. The elite bracket features explosive all-rounders, world-class pacers and high-impact Indian performers, all of whom are expected to draw intense bidding wars on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
Among the most anticipated names is Cameron Green, whose return to the auction after skipping the 2025 mega event has created enormous buzz. Joining him in the marquee category are spin-wizard Wanindu Hasaranga, India;s homegrown all-round asset Venkatesh Iyer, and a formidable pace pack including Matt Henry, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana and Alzarri Joseph.
Why the ₹2 crore bracket matters in IPL 2026 Auction?
This year’s top tier of registered players brings together a rare mix of:
- Elite fast bowlers who can operate in the powerplay and death overs
- Dynamic all-rounders who offer multi-faceted value under the Impact Player rule
- Experienced Indian T20 performers capable of slotting straight into starting XIs
- Match-winning overseas hitters with proven IPL and international pedigree
With several superstar veterans such as Glenn Maxwell, Moeen Ali and Faf du Plessis absent from the auction pool, franchises are expected to aggressively pursue fresh impact cricketers – boosting the demand for those in the ₹2 crore category.
Full list of players with highest base price at the IPL 2026 Auction
Cameron Green, Devon Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, David Miller, Steve Smith, Gus Atkinson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Liam Livingstone, Rachin Ravindra, Sean Abbott, Michael Bracewell, Jason Holder, Daryl Mitchell, Cooper Connolly, Tom Curran, Daniel Lawrence, Liam Dawson, Finn Allen, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Tom Banton, Shai Hope, Josh Inglis, Gerald Coetzee, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Anrich Nortje, Matheesha Pathirana, Ravi Bishnoi, Akeal Hosein, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Lungi Ngidi, William O’ Rourke, Mustafizur Rahman, Alzarri Joseph, Naveen-ul-Haq, Venkatesh Iyer.
With teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) carrying some of the biggest available purses, analysts expect fierce bidding, particularly for all-rounders and specialist fast bowlers – two categories historically driving premium prices.
