The IPL 2026 mega auction concluded in Jeddah with franchises spending a combined total of ₹1,200 crore across two days of intense bidding. The auction saw several records broken and surprise picks that will shape the tournament for the next three years.
The highest bid went to Mitchell Starc, who was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a staggering ₹28 crore. Chennai Super Kings made headlines by buying back MS Dhoni as a mentor-player for ₹15 crore in a special retention window.
Young Indian talent was in high demand, with Yashasvi Jaiswal going to Mumbai Indians for ₹22 crore. The auction also saw several international stars go unsold, including former No.1 T20I bowler Rashid Khan in the first round before being picked up by Gujarat Titans.
