IPL 2026 is going to start on March 28 with the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match. Big players from many countries including India, Australia and England will be seen playing in the tournament. The most expensive player in the mini auction of IPL 2026 was Cameron Green, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.20 crore, but he will not be the most expensive player of IPL 2026.
Most expensive batsman and captain Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is the most expensive player in IPL history till now. Lucknow Super Giants bought him for Rs 27 crore in the 2025 mega auction. He is not only the most expensive batsman of IPL 2026 but also the most expensive captain. Last season, Lucknow team stood seventh in the points table. This time LSG will hope for better performance under the captaincy of Pant.
Who is the most expensive bowler?
If we look at any player who can bowl, then the most expensive player of IPL 2026 is Cameron Green, who will get a salary of Rs 25.20 crore from KKR. But Green is a batting all-rounder.
Talking about a regular bowler, Arshdeep will be the most expensive bowler in IPL 2026, who will get a salary of Rs 18 crore from Punjab Kings. Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins will also get the same amount of money for playing in IPL 2026.
How much money will Virat and Rohit get?
India’s two legendary players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also among the highest paid players in the season. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli will get a salary of Rs 21 crore in the 2026 season. Whereas Mumbai Indians had retained Rohit Sharma for Rs 16.30 crore.
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