IPL 2026 Auction: Wizards of Fortune and Their Magical Hikes

In the enchanting saga of IPL 2026, on December 16, ten franchises gathered at the illustrious Etihad Arena, seeking to summon the finest talents from the cricketing cosmos. Among the most magical moments were the uncapped sorcerers, Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, who dazzled the Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.2 crore, proving that even in auctions, destiny can weave a new path.

Quick rundown

Chennai Super Kings splurged ₹14.2 crore each on uncapped Indian players.
Josh Inglis saw a massive pay hike despite being initially unsold.
Matheesha Pathirana's unique style earned him a big contract with KKR.
Liam Livingstone's salary increased despite an average previous season.
Lungi Ngidi doubled his earnings with Delhi Capitals.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
South Africa Women tour of New Zealand
County Championship Division Two