3 teams who can pick Cameron Green in the IPL 2026 auction
The IPL 2026 Auction is set to be held in Saudi Arabia on December 16. Before this auction, all 10 franchises have already announced their retained players list. While some big names have been released, which will now be involved in the bidding wars during the auction. Along with them, franchises are also eyeing some star players, who will also go under the hammer.
Among the players, one of the biggest names is Australia’s destructive all-rounder Cameron Green. Cameron Green missed the IPL 2025 due to his lower-spine fracture, which he sustained during the White-ball England tour in 2024. So far, in his IPL career, he has already played 2 IPL editions for the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, respectively.
Cameron Green’s IPL Career
Cameron Green made his IPL debut for playing Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023. Mumbai Indians acquire him in the auction for INR 17.50 cr. He performed well in both departments, scoring 452 runs, including 1 century and 2 half-centuries, and taking 6 wickets with bowl.
Following this, he was traded by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru from the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2024. IPL 2024 didn’t go well for him, as his potential. He scored 252 runs and took 10 wickets.
Cameron Green is a genuine match-winner player capable of turning games single-handedly and is expected to be one of the most expensive buys in the upcoming auction. Almost every franchise knows about his potential and availability and is prepared to go all out to secure him.
1. Kolkata Knight Riders
The three-time IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, are reportedly the leading franchise showing interest in acquiring Cameron Green. KKR will have the most money at the auction, and they want to capitalize on it. They will enter the auction with 64.3 crore INR. After releasing Andre Russell, they are currently looking for a powerful all-rounder who can replace Andre Russell, and Green fits that profile easily. If KKR didn’t secure Cameron Green for their team during the auction, it would be very shocking.
2. Chennai Super Kings
The second Team, who are going to bid behind Cameron Green during the auction, is the 5-times champions, Chennai Super Kings. They have already traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran with the Rajasthan Royals, which means that CSK will have to find a pace bowling all-rounder and a spin bowling all-rounder. Reports suggest that CSK will go to bidding behind for Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green during the auction. Chennai has the 2nd-highest purse (43.4 cr INR) during the auction.
3. Rajasthan Royals
The Rajasthan Royals are also expected to be in the race for Green. Despite having only 16.05 cr in their purse, they are aiming to gain him at any cost. Well, it seemed very difficult for them to pick Cameron Green, but they are keen to secure him at the very best. Rajasthan Royals already have two of the best all-rounders in cricket, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, and if they successfully sign Cameron Green, they would be among the top contenders for the IPL 2026.
