Massive Names Appear in the Newly Released IPL Auction List

ByAnupam Pandey,SportsCafe Editor

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The list of the IPL Auction 2026 has now been revealed from some sources. And this list is about to feature some big names, which are expected to break records even in the mini auction. With 350 players being shortlisted for the auction, it will be intense to see which one of them finds a team.

is now all set to take place on 16 December. Fans will be able to tune into JioHotstar to watch the auction which will start streaming live at 2:30 PM IST. This time, a massive total of 1355 players had registered themselves to be a part of the same. But out of them, only 350 players have been shortlisted for the auction.

With all teams gathering up together at Abu Dhabi for one of the most anticipated auctions, it will be intense to see which team targets which player. There are a total of 77 slots available in the auction, which also means it will be a heartbreak for several players. Let's take a look at the set of players for the upcoming mini auction.

1. Set 1: The Big Names

The first set of the IPL auction will cover some of the big names. Or we can also call these players as the ones who will be making the teams to break the bank. Here is the list of players who will be available in :

Devon Conway
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Cameron Green
Sarfaraz Khan
David Miller
Prithvi Shaw

Cameron Green among all the names have anticipated the teams to a great extent. With players like Andre Russell and Glenn Maxwell not participating in the auction, he will be a target for the teams, knowing his all-round abilities. And it is also being reported that Green could go as the player with highest bids in the entire auction.

Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw might also attract bids, as they have been able to do well in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Another big name in this list is David Miller, who brings in a great option for the teams who want to have a finisher to their line-up. The same also goes for Jake Fraser-McGurk and Devon Conway, as they are open for teams looking for openers.

2. Set 2: The Match-Winners

The players who are present in the second set of the IPL auction are:

Gus Atkinson
Wanindu Hasaranga
Deepak Hooda
Liam Livingstone
Venkatesh Iyer
Wiaan Mulder
Rachin Ravindra

Liam Livingstone could be the one who attracts the highest bids in this set. He contributed well to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last season, as he showcased his skills with both bat and ball. With several teams in need of an all-rounder, it is likely for Livingstone to attract high bids. The same might also go for Wanindu Hasaranga, as he brings depth in the spin department to a great extent.

, who was among the costliest buys in the last auction. Iyer, Ravindra, and Mulder would be the batting options available for the teams, as they would be bringing up experience to the line-up. Gus Atkinson has not played even a single game in the IPL, but has impressed in the other T20 leagues, putting another bowling option in this set.

3. Set 3: Explosive Batsmen

The third set will be the best for those teams who are looking forward to some explosive strikers, as it has the names of players such as:

Finn Allen
Jonny Bairstow
Srikar Bharat
Quinton de Kock
Ben Duckett
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Jamie Smith

Out of these, Jonny Bairstow and Quinton de Kock come with a lot of experience in the IPL. Bairstow was also a part of Mumbai Indians in the last edition, as he came in as a replacement in the playoffs of the tournament. Jamie Smith has also been an aggressive T20 batsman, and looking at his dominance with the bat, teams could go for him too.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz also brings depth to, and he is a batsman who could create troubles for the bowlers if he gets settled. Finn Allen could be a target for several teams, as he has dominated in the other T20 leagues lately. With a strike rate above 160 in 52 T20I games, he has proven to be an aggressive striker in this format.

4. Set 4: Deadly Pacers

Just like each set, this one is also known for having a unique category of players, which is the pace bowlers.

Gerald Coetzee
Akash Deep
Jacob Duffy
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Matt Henry
Spencer Johnson
Shivam Mavi
Anrich Nortje
Matheesha Pathirana

And of all them, Matheesha Pathirana could be a target for several teams who are looking forward to a primary pacer. Playing for Chennai Super Kings previously, Pathirana has been able to get the crucial wickets for the team and even maintain his economy rate.

Akash Deep has also impressed this year with his bowling skills in Test and domestic. The other players who could get bids include Gerald Coetzee, Matt Henry, and Spencer Johnson. All of them have some experience in the T20 format, which will be helpful to get them a new team.

5. Set 5: Unplayable Spinners

The demand of players in set five will also be huge, as it covers the spinners.

Ravi Bishnoi
Rahul Chahar
Akeal Hosein
Maheesh Theekshana
Mujeeb ur Rahman

Ravi Bishnoi would be targeted by various teams, due to his experience in the T20 format, and the same also goes for Maheesh Theekshana, the Sri Lankan spinner. Rahul Chahar will also be a great option for the teams, coming as an economical bowler.