IPL 2026 All Teams Squad: Full Player List PDF Download. The IPL 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi was full of excitement and record bids as franchises built their squads. Over Rs 215 crore ($29 million) was paid for the 77 players purchased at the auction. All-rounders, fast bowlers, and Indian uncapped players continued to be valued assets by all the franchises. Many franchises made bold moves to reshape their team rosters through strategic signings.
As part of an aggressive marketing strategy, Kolkata Knight Riders were featured prominently, signing Australia’s Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore ($3.43 million). This marks the highest price ever paid for an overseas player in IPL history. Kolkata also made smart moves in acquiring Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore ($2.41 million) and adding Rachin Ravindra and Finn Allen. The Chennai Super Kings shocked many by investing heavily in uncapped players. CSK decided to buy Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, both sold for Rs 14.20 crore each, setting the record for the highest bids ever made for uncapped players.
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Mid-Auction Turning Points and Smart Buys
Royal Challengers Bengaluru focused on achieving balance in their roster through calculated signings of Venkatesh Iyer to enhance their middle-order batting and acquiring high-value players to enhance the overall depth of their roster. Delhi Capitals had one of the most successful auction strategies, signing Auqib Nabi Dar for ₹8.40 crore, a significant leap from his base price. Additionally, they bolstered their roster with veteran experience by signing David Miller and Ben Duckett.
Sunrisers Hyderabad made a big-money signing of Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore to bolster their hard-hitting batting group. Lucknow Super Giants added an element of control and experience to their bowling attack with their signing of Wanindu Hasaranga, while Rajasthan Royals secured a quality spinner in Ravi Bishnoi to enforce their strength in the middle overs.
Punjab Kings leaned toward the future in terms of potential with their selection of international youngsters, including Cooper Connolly, as well as increasing their depth in their pace department. Mumbai Indians based their auction strategy on taking a measured approach, balancing their squad and signing youth, while Gujarat Titans retained their consistent format of filling in key areas of need without overextending their finances.
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In summary, this year’s IPL auction represented a significant trend towards impactful all-rounders, trusted overseas stars, and bold investments in uncapped Indian players. With all teams’ rosters now set, fans can look forward to a season full of intensity, new rivalries, and the emergence of new heroes in the IPL.