Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 The season ended on a high note as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) successfully defended their title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad. While on-field performance ultimately determined the outcome of the tournament, the auction once again played a crucial role in shaping each franchise's campaign.
Teams invested heavily in several players during the mini-auction, hoping that they would become match-winners throughout the season. However, not every expensive signing managed to justify the price tag. Injuries, lack of opportunities and inconsistent form affected the performances of several high-profile acquisitions.
Here are the top 5 auction selections and how they performed in IPL 2026:
5. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – Rs 13 crore
England all-rounder liam livingstone He was one of the biggest foreign signings in the auction, with Sunrisers Hyderabad acquiring his services for Rs 13.00 crore. Known for his explosive batting and useful spin bowling, Livingstone was expected to provide balance to the team.
However, his campaign never took off. He played only two matches during the season and managed to score only 15 runs. Due to limited opportunities, the Englishman failed to make the impact that SRH expected when they invested heavily in him.
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