IPL 2026 auction: Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas player in IPL history, KKR buys Aussie for 25.2 crore

Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history on Tuesday (December 16, 2025) as the Kolkata Knight Riders bought the Australian all-rounder for ₹25.2 crore, after a bidding war first with Rajasthan Royals and then with Chennai Super Kings.

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His massive price is in sync with expectations heading into the IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi. Although he was listed as a batter in the opening set — which Green attributed to a goof-up by his manager — it is his all-round prowess that made Kolkata Knight Riders go all out to acquire the towering Aussie. Along with his ability to tonk big sixes and bat anywhere, he is a pacer who can hit the 140 km/h mark on the speed gun.

He played for Mumbai Indians in the 2023 season and for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024. Although he missed the tournament in 2025 due to a back injury and made his return for Australia as a specialist batter in June, he has since been cleared to bowl.

Green surpassed the previous record bid for an overseas player held by fellow Aussie Mitchell Starc (₹24.75 crore), also by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. Rishabh Pant remains the most expensive player in IPL history when Lucknow Super Giants bought the Indian keeper-batsman for ₹27 crore at the 2025 auction.