The 2026 IPL mini auction is nearing, and the franchises have made their drafts almost ready. Before giving the final touch, let's look at the INR 1 crore base-priced cricketers to go under the hammer at Abu Dhabi on December 16. The 1 crore list has a good number of star players who can be cruicial for the teams. Among the standout names is Jonny Bairstow, the England wicketkeeper‑batter known for his explosive batting at the top of the order. Bairstow, who has previously represented Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, brings immense experience with over 100 Tests and 107 ODIs under his belt. Similarly, Quinton de Kock — South Africa’s elegant left‑handed keeper batter who recently overturned his T20I retirement — is listed at ₹1 crore. De Kock’s impressive IPL resume includes impactful seasons with KKR and his prime years with Mumbai Indians. He not only is know for his big hitting abilities on the top, but his ability to anchor innings while rotating strike makes him a valuable acquisition for franchises wanting stability at the top. Reeza Hendricks is another South African batter in this price bracket, known for his consistency in domestic leagues and previous IPL stints. Bowling Depth and All‑Round Options In the bowling basket, Fazalhaq Farooqi, the Afghan left‑arm pacer, shines as a young gun for the teams. Even though he is new enough to brag about his IPL career, his T20 International career marks 63 wickets in 51 matches with an economy of around 7, averaging 19.77. From the Indian contingent, Akash Deep and Rahul Chahar are notable mentions, being the only two Indian in the 1 crore list. Deep, a right‑arm fast bowler, has represented India in limited international appearances and shown promise in domestic circuits. His ability to bowl with discipline makes him a smart buy for teams looking to bolster the bowling attack. Chahar, on the other hand, is a leg‑spinner with established IPL experience, having played crucial roles in previous seasons with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Beyond these, international bowling depth is enhanced by players like Ben Dwarshuis and Daniel Sams from Australia, both left‑arm seamers who possess the versatility to bowl in various phases of the game. All‑round options like Wiaan Mulder (South Africa) and Gulbadin Naib (Afghanistan) also feature in the ₹1 crore pool. Other notable names in the list can be Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka and South African all rounder Dwaine Pretorius. Read also: Virat Kohli will play Vijay Hazare Trophy? Where can fans watch VHT 2025-26? Players Under ₹1 Crore Base Price: Indian: Akash Deep, Rahul Chahar Overseas Players: Wiaan Mulder, Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Reeza Hendricks, Ben Dwarshuis, Daniel Sams, Kusal Perera, Mohammad Waqar Salamkheil, George Linde, Gulbadin Naib, William Sutherland, Charith Asalanka, Dwaine Pretorius, Joshua Tongue.