As expected since the Australian all-rounder Cameron Green registered his name in the 2026 IPL Mini auction, franchises will go big for him, primarily attracting the Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR, who was looking for a big-hitting batter, went gaga for Cam. Cam looked good at the top order, but with them stealing Finn Allen for 2 crores, they might realistically shift him to the middle. KKR had been looking for a power all-rounder after Andre Russell retired. However, whether Green can fill the gap or not will be discussed later, he has become the highest purchased cricketer in the IPL auction as an overseas player, even if he is not the highest paid (due to the BCCI new IPL rule). Earlier, it was his countryman Mitchell Starc, who received INR 23 crores and 75 lakhs in 2024, thanks to KKR. Mitchell Starc played a crucial role in the later half of the 2024 season, led by Shreyas Iyer, to win their third IPL title. Read also: Why Cameron Green Won’t Get Full ₹25.2 Crore Despite Record IPL 2026 Bid Cameron Green become the third-highest buy Mumbai Indians opened the bid and was pretty confident for the first two paddle rounds and had a small fight with Rajasthan Royals. KKR entered the process in the middle, and the price surge happened when Chennai Super Kings raised the paddle for INR 13.80 crore. KKR desperately bid for Green and ultimately secured him for a 25.20 core. With his he became the third highest buy in the history of IPL. The Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant holds the top place with 27 crore, with Shreyas Iyer standing on the second block with INR 26.75 crore from Punjab Kings, both in 2025. S.No Name Team Price 1 Rishabh Pant LSG INR 27 Crore (2025) 2 Shreyas Iyer PBKS INR 26.75 Crore (2025) 3 Cameron Green KKR INR 25.20 Crore (2026) 4 Mitchell Starc KKR INR 24.75 Crore (2024) 5 Venkatesh Iyer KKR INR 23.75 Crore (2025) KKR secured the other big bid- the Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana. KKR entered late while LSG and DC were fighting for him. KKR sealed him for INR 18 crore.