The IPL 2026 auction concluded in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (December 16), thus providing a clear picture of the teams, who have now built their squads for next season.
An enthralling mini auction saw the emergence
of young, uncapped Indian players, who dominated the proceedings throughout the event.
Cameron Green of Australia, as expected, was the most expensive buy as he went to Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 25.2 crore, while Matheesha Pathirana was sold to KKR for Rs 18 crore as well.
Kerala Players in IPL 2026 Auction
There was a total of 11 Kerala players in the mini auction. The list included players such as Salman Nizar, Vignesh Puthur, while a surprising inclusion was Jikku Bright, who was mostly a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians last season.
Which Kerala Players were bought in IPL 2026 Auction?
Vignesh Puthur was the sole Kerala player who was bought in the mini auction, as Rajasthan Royals paid Rs 30 lakh for his acquisition. Salman Nizar's name came thrice in the auction table, but the southpaw had no takers.
IPL 2026 Kerala Players
In the IPL 2026, three Kerala players will take part. Vignesh Puthur at Rajasthan Royals becomes the sole addition from the auction, while Sanju Samson will be donning the Chennai Super Kings shirt after his big-money trade deal. The other Kerala player to feature is Vishnu Vinod, who was retained by Punjab Kings before auction.
Kerala Players List in IPL 2026
| Name | Team |
| Vishnu Vinod | Punjab Kings |
| Sanju Samson | Chennai Super Kings |
| Vignesh Puthur | Rajasthan Royals |
