The Chennai Super Kings just shocked everyone at the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi. CSK completely flipped the script by spending a massive ₹28.40 crore on two uncapped Indian players — Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma — picking both up for ₹14.20 crore each. That’s the highest price ever paid for uncapped players in IPL history, and it left fans and experts stunned.
Prashant Veer, a promising all-rounder, sparked a serious bidding war before CSK went all in, clearly seeing him as a long-term investment. Moments later, they doubled down by snapping up 19-year-old wicketkeeper Kartik Sharma, outbidding KKR and SRH.
While CSK dominated the headlines, Kolkata Knight Riders had their own blockbuster moment. KKR landed Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering ₹25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. The bidding battle with CSK was intense, but KKR held its nerve to seal the deal. They also strengthened their attack by signing Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore.
Indian talent was in high demand across the board. Delhi Capitals picked up Kashmiri pacer Aquib Dar for ₹8.40 crore, while Ravi Bishnoi (₹7.20 crore to RR) and Venkatesh Iyer (₹7 crore to RCB) secured big paydays. However, the auction wasn’t kind to everyone, with names like Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, and Liam Livingstone all going unsold.