IPL 2026 Most Expensive Players – Every Sold Player Price List

The IPL 2026 Most Expensive Player list has been officially finalized following the conclusion of the high-octane auction in Abu Dhabi. Indian star Rishabh Pant shattered previous records to become the most expensive player in the league’s history after being snapped up by LSG for a staggering ₹27.00 Crore.

With the auction now complete, the franchises have built their final rosters for the 19th season, which is scheduled to begin in March 2026. The auction saw a massive influx of cash, with several top players like Shreyas Iyer and Cameron Green joining the elite club of cricketers crossing the ₹25 crore mark.

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IPL 2026 Most Expensive Player

Rishabh Pant holds the title of the IPL 2026 Most Expensive Player after a fierce bidding war that saw his value soar to ₹27.00 Crore. His move to LSG marks a significant shift in the league’s dynamics as he takes on a pivotal role for the Lucknow-based franchise.

Not far behind him, Shreyas Iyer was acquired by the Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 Crore, making him the second highest earner of the season. Below is the detailed list of the top sold players and their finalized prices for the upcoming 2026 tournament.

Player Name	Sold Price (INR)	Team	Role
Rishabh Pant	₹27.00 Cr	LSG	Batter
Shreyas Iyer	₹26.75 Cr	PBKS	Batter
Cameron Green	₹25.20 Cr	KKR	All-Rounder
Heinrich Klaasen	₹23.00 Cr	SRH	Wicket-Keeper
Virat Kohli	₹21.00 Cr	RCB	Batter
Nicholas Pooran	₹21.00 Cr	LSG	Wicket-Keeper
Jasprit Bumrah	₹18.00 Cr	MI	Bowler
Ruturaj Gaikwad	₹18.00 Cr	CSK	Batter
Sanju Samson	₹18.00 Cr	CSK	Wicket-Keeper
Rashid Khan	₹18.00 Cr	GT	Bowler
Pat Cummins	₹18.00 Cr	SRH	All-Rounder
Arshdeep Singh	₹18.00 Cr	PBKS	Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana	₹18.00 Cr	KKR	Bowler

IPL Expensive Players

Looking back at the history of the league, the IPL 2026 Squad valuations have reached unprecedented heights compared to the inaugural season in 2008. The steady rise in player salaries reflects the growing commercial value and global popularity of the Indian Premier League.

From MS Dhoni’s ₹9.5 Crore in 2008 to the record-breaking deals of today, the league has consistently rewarded top-tier talent. Here is a year by year look at the players who defined the market as the most expensive signings in their respective seasons.

Season	Player Name	Team	Price (INR)
2008	MS Dhoni	Chennai Super Kings	₹9.5 Crore
2011	Gautam Gambhir	Kolkata Knight Riders	₹14.9 Crore
2014	Yuvraj Singh	Royal Challengers Bangalore	₹14 Crore
2015	Yuvraj Singh	Delhi Daredevils	₹16 Crore
2024	Mitchell Starc	Kolkata Knight Riders	₹24.75 Crore
2025	Rishabh Pant	Lucknow Super Giants	₹27 Crore
2026	Cameron Green	Kolkata Knight Riders	₹25.20 Crore

How many Bangladeshi Players were sold in IPL 2026

During the IPL 2026 auction, Mustafizur Rahman was the only Bangladeshi player to be sold among the seven who registered. He was initially bought by KKR for a massive fee of ₹9.20 Crore after a competitive bidding session.

However, despite being sold, no Bangladeshi player will ultimately feature in the 2026 season. Following the auction, the BCCI officially instructed KKR to release Mustafizur due to geopolitical developments, leaving Bangladesh without representation in IPL 19.

Mushfiq Ur Rehman Price

Mustafizur Rahman, often referred to as “The Fizz,” was sold at the auction for a historic price of ₹9.20 Crore. This made him the most expensive Bangladeshi player in the history of the IPL, surpassing all previous records held by his countrymen.

Who replaced Mushfiq Ur Rehman?

After the BCCI directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman, the franchise was permitted to seek a replacement player. KKR explored several options, including Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi and Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff, to fill the left-arm seamer’s slot.

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