IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green Set For Record Bid, But Capped At INR 18 Crore By New Rule
IPL Auction: Cameron Green Poised For Massive Bid, But Capped At INR 18 Crore By New Rule
IPL mini auctions have consistently produced record-breaking bids for overseas stars, and Cameron Green is tipped to continue this trend at the December 16, 2025 auction. With Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR, INR 64.3 crore purse) and Chennai Super Kings
(CSK, INR 43.4 crore) leading the chase, the Australian allrounder could fetch the highest price—but a crucial new IPL rule caps his earnings at INR 18 crore maximum.
Green’s IPL Pedigree Sets Auction Stage
Green enters with proven credentials: bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) for INR 17.5 crore in 2023 (second-most expensive then), traded to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the same in 2024. Across 29 IPL games, he scored 707 runs at 153.70 strike rate—power-hitting and finishing ability intact. Listing at maximum INR 2 crore base price, his versatility (top-order batting, medium-pace, fielding) makes him prime target for teams needing balance.
KKR and CSK’s massive purses position them ideally, but the rule ensures no repeat of Mitchell Starc’s INR 24.75 crore (KKR, 2023) or Pat Cummins’ INR 20.5 crore (SRH)—the first to breach INR 20 crore.
New ‘Maximum Fee’ Rule Explained
Introduced last year to curb overseas players timing mini auctions for inflated bids, the rule limits maximum payment to INR 18 crore (highest retention slab pre-2025 mega auction). Bids continue normally till sold; excess over cap goes to BCCI player welfare fund.
Key Rule Points:
Overseas players capped at INR 18 crore (or highest big auction price, whichever lower).
Example: If big auction max is INR 20 crore, mini auction caps at INR 18 crore.
Incremental amount deposited with BCCI for welfare.
Indian players receive full bid amount.
This addresses supply-demand imbalances when stars register only for mini auctions. Green, despite potential INR 20+ crore bids, pockets max INR 18 crore.
Historical Context: Record IPL Auction Buys
Player | Auction | Team | Price (INR Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mitchell Starc | 2023 Mini | KKR | 24.75 |
Pat Cummins | 2023 Mini | SRH | 20.50 |
Sam Curran | 2023 Mini | PBKS | 18.50 |
Cameron Green | 2023 Mega | MI | 17.50 |
Green’s 2023 price was eclipsed by Starc/Cummins frenzy. Rule ensures sustainable spending.
Auction Landscape: 77 Slots, 31 Overseas
77 slots open (31 overseas); 16 capped Indians in longlist. Franchises submit wishlists by Dec 5. Green’s dual skills make him hot property amid RTM (Right To Match) strategies.
CSK seeks allround depth post-retainments; KKR eyes top-order firepower. Rule tempers frenzy but doesn’t diminish excitement—Green likely remains top buy under cap.