Who were the biggest gainers in the IPL 2026 auction?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction concluded in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16, and it once again lived up to its reputation of headline-grabbing moments. While many established stars attracted huge price tags, the auction was particularly beneficial for some players whose final bids skyrocketed compared to their base price. These cricketers emerged as the biggest beneficiaries in terms of value multiplication, converting modest base prices into huge contracts. Here let us take a look at the top five biggest gainers from the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

Here are the top five biggest gainers in the IPL 2026 mini-auction

5) Cameron Green

Australian all-rounder cameron green Was the fifth highest gainer of the auction. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 25.20 crore, which is 12.6 times more than his base price of Rs 2 crore. Green had previously played for Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore but missed the last IPL season due to injury. Despite that setback, the franchise showed great confidence in his all-round abilities. His acquisition made him the most expensive foreign player in the history of the IPL auction.

4) Mangesh Yadav

Mangesh Yadav He enjoyed a breakout moment after being bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 5.20 crore from his base price of just Rs 30 lakh. The left-handed all-rounder impressed on the domestic circuit, especially in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League, where he took 14 wickets in six matches. Representing Gwalior Cheetahs, Yadav displayed his ability to dominate the middle overs, taking four four-wicket hauls three times. His ability to contribute with the bat further increased his appeal, resulting in a 17.3-fold increase in value.

3) Auqib Nabi

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi Was one of the surprise packages of the auction. Nabi, bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore, increased 28 times from his base price. Known for his disciplined bowling, Nabi has been impressive in domestic red-ball cricket and has consistently performed well in the white-ball format as well. His ability to swing the new ball and maintain control in the middle overs makes him a valuable asset, especially in Indian conditions.

2) Prashant Veer

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made headlines by signing uncapped left-arm spinner Prashant Veer For Rs 14.20 crore, which is a staggering 47.3 times more than his base price. Veer, who has also contributed as a middle-order batsman, rose to prominence while representing Noida Super Kings in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. In 12 T20 matches, he has scored 112 runs at a strike rate of 167.16 and has taken 12 wickets in nine innings at an excellent economy of 6.45.

1) Kartik Sharma

Along with Veer, this list is on top Karthik SharmaWho was bought by CSK for Rs 14.20 crore, which is 47.3 times more than his base price. The 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman from Rajasthan came to fame after scoring a century on his Ranji Trophy debut in the 2024-25 season. He impressed further in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 334 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 164, which included 28 sixes, making him one of the most exciting young prospects in the auction.

Top five biggest gainers in IPL 2026 mini-auction

Sl.No.	player	Team	Role	Base Price (INR)	Sold Price (INR)	to get	suffrage
1	Karthik Sharma	India	wicket keeper	30 million	14.20 crores	47.3 times	Chennai Super Kings
2	Prashant Veer	India	all rounder	30 million	14.20 crores	47.3 times	Chennai Super Kings
3	Auqib Nabi	India	all rounder	30 million	8.40 crores	28 times	Delhi Capitals
4	Mangesh Yadav	India	all rounder	30 million	5.20 crores	17.3 times	Royal Challengers Bangalore
5	cameron green	Australia	all rounder	2 crores	25.20 crores	12.6 times	Kolkata Knight Riders

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