The IPL 2026 Player Auction will feature 350 players, including 240 Indians and 110 internationals. Bidding begins on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has released the complete roster of players set to go under the hammer at the IPL auction 2026, confirming a pool of 350 cricketers who will be in contention when bidding begins in Abu Dhabi on 16 December.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed that this year’s auction attracted overwhelming interest, with 1,390 players registering their names. Following the shortlist process, 350 have made the final cut — a mix of 240 Indian players and 110 overseas entrants. The list also carries a strong representation of emerging talent, featuring 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players.

Franchises will battle for 77 open squad spots across the 10 teams, including 31 slots reserved for overseas signings. With several sides entering the auction after releasing big names during the retention window, the competition for top-tier talent is expected to be intense.

Important details of IPL auction

The highest reserve price remains pegged at INR 2 crore, with 40 players opting to enter the auction at the top bracket. Several marquee names are anticipated to spark bidding wars as teams seek to rebuild ahead of the 2026 season.

The auction will commence at 1:00 PM UAE time (2:30 PM IST) on Tuesday, marking the first time the IPL has taken its auction to Abu Dhabi — a move that adds an international edge to one of cricket’s biggest annual events.

Full List of players for IPL 2026 auction, their base price (All prices in lakh)

Capped Players

Devon Conway New Zealand ₹200 lakh

Jake Fraser-McGurk Australia ₹200 lakh

Cameron Green Australia ₹200 lakh

Sarfaraz Khan India ₹75 lakh

David Miller South Africa ₹200 lakh

Prithvi Shaw India ₹75 lakh

Gus Atkinson England ₹200 lakh

Wanindu Hasaranga Sri Lanka ₹200 lakh

Deepak Hooda India ₹75 lakh

Venkatesh Iyer India ₹200 lakh

Liam Livingstone England ₹200 lakh

Wiaan Mulder South Africa ₹100 lakh

Rachin Ravindra New Zealand ₹200 lakh

Finn Allen New Zealand ₹100 lakh

Jonny Bairstow England ₹100 lakh

K.S. Bharat India ₹75 lakh

Quinton De Kock South Africa ₹100 lakh

Ben Duckett England ₹200 lakh

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Afghanistan ₹150 lakh

Jamie Smith England ₹200 lakh

Gerald Coetzee South Africa ₹200 lakh

Akash Deep India ₹100 lakh

Jacob Duffy New Zealand ₹200 lakh

Fazalhaq Farooqi Afghanistan ₹100 lakh

Matt Henry New Zealand ₹150 lakh

Spencer Johnson Australia ₹150 lakh

Shivam Mavi India ₹75 lakh

Anrich Nortje South Africa ₹200 lakh

Matheesha Pathirana Sri Lanka ₹200 lakh

Ravi Bishnoi India ₹200 lakh

Rahul Chahar India ₹100 lakh

Akeal Hosein West Indies ₹200 lakh

Mujeeb Rahman Afghanistan ₹200 lakh

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital and second-most populous city of the United Arab Emirates, located on an island in the Persian Gulf. Historically a small fishing and pearling village, its modern history began in the late 18th century with the settlement of the Bani Yas tribe, and it transformed into a global metropolis following the discovery of oil in the mid-20th century. Today, it is a major political, economic, and cultural hub, known for landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi.

IPL

“IPL” most commonly refers to the **Indian Premier League**, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. It was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and has since become one of the world’s most prominent and lucrative sporting events, revolutionizing cricket with its fast-paced format and franchise-based model.

BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India, founded in 1928. It is one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential sports organizations, responsible for administering the sport and organizing major domestic and international tournaments in the country.