From Cameron Green’s record ₹25.2 crore tag at RCB to Chennai Super Kings’ audacious ₹14.2 crore bets on uncapped Indians, every IPL team went all-in at the 2026 auction. Discover who each franchise pinned their hopes on—and whether these blockbuster buys make strategic sense.
In a stunning turn at the IPL 2026 auction, Chennai Super Kings dropped ₹14.2 crore each on two uncapped players—Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma—smashing all previous records. With Auqib Dar also fetching ₹8.4 crore, franchises are betting big on raw Indian talent. But is this faith or folly?
After a shocking fall from IPL 2024 finalists to 2025 also-rans, Sunrisers Hyderabad have hit the reset button. Led by Pat Cummins and packed with explosive signings like Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards, the SRH squad IPL 2026 is a high-stakes gamble on power and pace. Will it pay off?
After a forgettable IPL season, Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants are undergoing a quiet but strategic makeover. With a massive ₹22.95 crore purse, they’ve shifted from star-chasing to smart, value-driven buys—starting with Wanindu Hasaranga. Is this the blueprint for a turnaround?
Fresh off retaining 20 players and entering the mini-auction with a hefty ₹12.90 crore purse, the Gujarat Titans are betting big on star power. But with a top-heavy lineup and a key trade-out, is their title-winning formula still intact?
After a devastating IPL auction snub, Tejasvi Dahiya vanished into a Bhopal ‘jungle’ for intense gurukul training. Now, armed with a ₹3 crore contract from KKR and the discipline of his schoolteacher parents, he’s ready to light up IPL 2026.