IPL Auction 2026: Wanindu Hasaranga sold to Lucknow Super Giants for INR 20mn
December 16, 2025 03:16 pm
Sri Lanka leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for his base price of INR 20 million at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, earlier today, Australia’s Cameron Green was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record INR 252 million at the auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings engaged in an intense bidding war for the Australian, but the Shah Rukh Khan-owned KKR roped in the all-rounder. He broke the record of compatriot Mitchell Starc (INR 247.5 million, IPL 2024, KKR) to become the most expensive foreign player ever.
The 2026 Indian Premier League Player Auction is taking place in Abu Dhabi with franchises competing to fill 77 available slots overall, including 31 spots reserved for overseas players.
A total of 1,390 players registered for the Player Auction, out of which 350 players were shortlisted; 240 Indian and 110 are overseas recruits.
The pool comprises 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players, adding significant depth and fresh talent to this year’s auction roster.
The highest reserve price remains INR 20 million, with 40 players choosing to enter the auction in this bracket including Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana.
