IPL Auction 2026: The IPL auction is being held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. A total of 369 players are included in this auction, out of which the names of a total of 77 players will also be finalised. Even before the auction, it was seen that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had plenty of money, and they could make big bets on many players in the auction. KKR had Rs 64.3 crore before the auction. In such a situation, during the auction, KKR has spent a lot of money on players like Cameron Green, Mathisha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman. Tejasvi Singh and Finn Allen have also become rich in the auction.
KKR bought Cameron Green for 25.20 crores
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has spent the most money on Cameron Green. Yes, KKR has bought Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore. Cameron Green is an Australian player who, apart from his brilliant bowling, is also known for his explosive batting. Cameron Green has broken the record of Mitchell Starc, who bowled 24.75 for Australia last year.
Mathisha Pathirana bought for 18 crores
Mathisha Pathirana, who played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025, was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 18 crore this year. However, Mathisha Pathirana was initially retained by CSK but later released him. Last year, Mathisha Pathirana was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 13 crore.
Mustafizur Rahman bought for 9.20 crores
Kolkata Knight Riders have also been very kind to Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. Yes, Mustafizur Rahman has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 9.20 crore. Mustafizur Rahman played for Delhi Capitals in the 2025 IPL. Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 6 crore.
KKR spent money on these players also
Apart from Cameron Green, Mathiesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have also spent a lot of money on New Zealand’s Finn Allen and Indian player Tejaswi Singh. KKR has bought Tejashwi Singh for Rs 3 crore and Finn Allen for Rs 2 crore.
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