Over 1,300 cricketers have registered for the upcoming IPL mini-auction, marking one of the largest player pools in recent years. The auction will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
However, this is not the final list. Franchises will review these names and create a shorter list by early December. Only shortlisted players will go under the hammer at the actual auction.
This article covers the complete registration list, including Indian and overseas players, base price categories, country-wise breakdown, and notable names.
Full List Of Cricketers Registered For IPL 2026 Auction
The registration list shows all players who have expressed interest in joining IPL teams.
The current registration includes 1,355 players in total. This breaks down into 212 capped players (those who have played international cricket), 1,121 uncapped players, and 22 players from associate cricket nations.
IPL 2026 Auction Registered Players – Key Numbers
Here’s a quick look at the registration numbers:
Total Players by Category:
| Category | Number of Players |
|---|---|
| Total Registered | 1,355 |
| Indian Players | 1,062 |
| Overseas Players | 293 |
| Capped Internationals | 196 |
| Uncapped Indians | 928 |
| Uncapped Indians from Previous IPLs | 118 |
| Uncapped Overseas | 73 |
| Uncapped Overseas from Previous IPLs | 2 |
| Associate Nation Players | 22 |
| Players with Maximum ₹2 Crore Base Price | 45 |
Indian Players with Maximum Base Price (₹2 Crore):
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Venkatesh Iyer
Top Indian Names in Registration:
- Mayank Agarwal
- KS Bharat
- Rahul Chahar
- Akash Deep
- Deepak Hooda
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Prithvi Shaw
- Umesh Yadav
Country-Wise Distribution Of Players Registered For IPL 2026 Auction
The registration list includes players from 14 countries. Australia, England, and New Zealand lead the overseas entries, while Indian players make up about 78% of the total pool.
| Country | Number of Players | Notable Names |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,062 | Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Ravi Bishnoi |
| Australia | High representation | Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Matthew Short |
| England | Strong contingent | Jamie Smith, Jonny Bairstow, Gus Atkinson |
| New Zealand | Multiple entries | Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway |
| South Africa | Several players | Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje |
| Sri Lanka | Key spinners | Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana |
| West Indies | All-rounders included | Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph |
| Afghanistan | Spin talent | Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq |
| Bangladesh | Experienced players | Mustafizur Rahman |
| Associate Nations | 22 | USA, Netherlands, Scotland, Zimbabwe, Malaysia |
The exact number of players for overseas countries is generally not released publicly in the full country-wise breakdown by the BCCI for the IPL auction.
The initial registration list only provides the precise numbers for the total pool, Indian players, and Associate Nations.
Base Price Slabs of Registered Players For IPL 2026 Auction
Players register with a base price, which is the minimum amount teams must bid to buy them. The IPL has six base price categories ranging from ₹20 lakh to ₹2 crore.
| Base Price | Description | Player Count |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2 crore | Top international Players, proven IPL performers | 45 (43 overseas, 2 Indian) |
| ₹1.5 crore | Experienced international players | Data to be confirmed |
| ₹1 crore | Solid international players, domestic Players | Includes Shakib Al Hasan |
| ₹75 lakh | Emerging overseas talent | Includes Adithya Ashok |
| ₹50 lakh | Young Indian players | Majority of uncapped Indians |
| ₹30 lakh | Entry-level players | Includes Virandeep Singh |
The ₹2 crore bracket is reserved for established international Players and top Indian performers.
This year, 45 players have registered at this highest base price, showing strong confidence in their market value.
Players With ₹2 Crore Base Price (Complete List)
From India (2):
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Venkatesh Iyer
From Afghanistan (2):
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Naveen Ul Haq
From Australia (7):
- Sean Abbott
- Ashton Agar
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Cameron Green
- Josh Inglis
- Steve Smith
- Ben Cutting
From Bangladesh (1):
- Mustafizur Rahman
From England (9):
- Gus Atkinson
- Tom Banton
- Tom Curran
- Liam Dawson
- Ben Duckett
- Daniel Lawrence
- Liam Livingstone
- Tymal Mills
- Jamie Smith
From New Zealand (9):
- Finn Allen
- Michael Bracewell
- Devon Conway
- Jacob Duffy
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- Adam Milne
- Daryl Mitchell
- William O’Rourke
- Rachin Ravindra
From South Africa (7):
- Gerald Coetzee
- David Miller
- Lungi Ngidi
- Anrich Nortje
- Rilee Rossouw
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- David Wiese
From Sri Lanka (3):
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Maheesh Theekshana
From West Indies (4):
- Jason Holder
- Shai Hope
- Akeal Hosein
- Alzarri Joseph
Top Cricketers Registered For IPL 2026 Auction
Several big names have entered the auction pool, offering franchises a chance to strengthen their squads.
Experienced Australian Players:
- Cameron Green: All-rounder who can bat in the top order and bowl fast
- Steve Smith: Former captain with an excellent middle-order record
- Matthew Short: Opening batter who can keep wickets
English Power-Hitters:
- Jonny Bairstow: Explosive opener and wicketkeeper
- Liam Livingstone: Big-hitting all-rounder
- Jamie Smith: Young wicketkeeper-batter gaining reputation
New Zealand All-Format Players:
- Rachin Ravindra: Left-handed batter and spinner, star of the 2023 World Cup
- Daryl Mitchell: Reliable middle-order batter
- Devon Conway: Opening batter with excellent T20 record
Indian Domestic Circuit Players:
- Prithvi Shaw: Young opener looking for a comeback
- Mayank Agarwal: Experienced opener and former captain
- Sarfaraz Khan: Middle-order batter with a strong domestic record
Spin Specialists:
- Wanindu Hasaranga: Sri Lankan leg-spinner and handy batter
- Ravi Bishnoi: Young Indian leg-spinner with IPL experience
Surprise Entry:
- Josh Inglis: Australian wicketkeeper-batter registered despite upcoming wedding plans
Notable Highlights From IPL 2026 Auction Registration List
Glenn Maxwell Pulls Out: The Australian all-rounder, who played 141 IPL games across 13 seasons, announced he will not participate this year. He thanked the league for shaping his career, but said it’s time to step back.
Despite Maxwell’s absence, Australia has sent a strong group including Green, Smith, Short, Abbott, Agar, and Fraser-McGurk.
Associate Nations Rising: 22 players from associate cricket nations have registered, including entries from the USA, Netherlands, Scotland, Zimbabwe, and even Malaysia.
Previous IPL Players Returning: 118 uncapped Indian players who played in previous IPL seasons are back in the pool, looking for another chance.
High Base Price Confidence: 43 overseas players have set their base price at ₹2 crore, the maximum allowed, showing strong demand for international talent.
Wedding Won’t Stop Registration: Josh Inglis registered despite his wedding being scheduled during the IPL season, surprising his former franchise.
India-Born Overseas Entries: Adithya Ashok (New Zealand) and Virandeep Singh (Malaysia) are India-born players registering from other countries.
Veteran Bangladeshi Entry: Shakib Al Hasan, with 71 IPL games across nine seasons, has kept his base price at ₹1 crore.
Limited Indian ₹2 Crore Entries: Only two Indian players (Bishnoi and Iyer) set the maximum base price, compared to 43 overseas players.
Big Purse Available: The 10 franchises have a combined ₹237.55 crore to spend, with 77 player slots to fill.
Role-Wise Breakdown Of Registered IPL 2026 Players
While exact role-wise numbers will be clearer after the final shortlist, the registration shows a healthy mix of specialists and all-rounders.
Batters, Bowlers, All-Rounders, and Wicketkeepers
Opening Batters: Strong pool including Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Matthew Short, Tom Banton, Finn Allen, and Devon Conway.
Middle-Order Batters: Names like Sarfaraz Khan, Steve Smith, Daryl Mitchell, and Ben Duckett provide experience and stability.
Fast Bowlers: High demand category with Mustafizur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee, Umesh Yadav, and Akash Deep.
Spinners: Includes Ravi Bishnoi, Rahul Chahar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Tabraiz Shamsi.
All-Rounders: Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Liam Livingstone, Jason Holder, and Deepak Hooda offer both batting and bowling.
Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, KS Bharat, Jonny Bairstow, Jamie Smith, and Shai Hope can keep and bat aggressively.
Fast bowlers and all-rounders usually attract the highest bids because they provide multiple skills and balance to team compositions.
IPL Player Registration & Shortlisting Process
Here’s how the process works from registration to final auction:
Step 1 – Player Registration: Cricketers submit their names with chosen base prices to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) before the deadline.
Step 2 – Initial List Creation: BCCI compiles all registered players into a master list and shares it with all 10 franchises.
Step 3 – Franchise Review: Teams study the list and submit names they want included in the final auction. They can also request additions until December 3.
Step 4 – Final Confirmation: Franchises confirm their final choices by December 5, helping create a manageable auction pool.
Step 5 – Shortlist Announcement: BCCI releases the final shortlisted players who will go under the hammer. This list is much shorter than the initial registration.
The entire process ensures that auction day focuses on players who have genuine franchise interest, making the event quicker and more efficient.
When Will The Final IPL 2026 Auction Shortlist Be Released?
The final shortlist should be announced in early December, after December 5 when franchises submit their confirmed choices.
Typically, the auction shortlist contains 200-300 players, much smaller than the 1,355 who registered.
This happens because teams focus only on players they might actually bid for, based on their squad needs and available budget.
Past IPL auctions show that about 15-20% of registered players make it to the final auction pool. The rest remain in the database for future reference but don’t participate in the live bidding.
Team Budgets and Slots Available
Each franchise has different amounts to spend based on their retentions. Here’s what the teams have:
Highest Purse: Kolkata Knight Riders – ₹64.30 crore (2 overseas slots, 12 total slots)
Second Highest: Chennai Super Kings – ₹43.40 crore (4 overseas slots, 16 total slots)
Other Teams:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – ₹25.50 crore
- Delhi Capitals – ₹21.80 crore
- Mumbai Indians – ₹2.75 crore
- Gujarat Titans – ₹12.90 crore
- Lucknow Super Giants – ₹16.40 crore
- Punjab Kings – ₹11.50 crore
- Rajasthan Royals – ₹16.05 crore
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – ₹22.95 crore
Total Available: ₹237.55 crore across all teams
Total Slots to Fill: 77 players (31 overseas, 46 Indian)
Teams with bigger purses like Kolkata and Chennai will likely be aggressive bidders for top players, while teams with smaller budgets will need to be strategic and focus on value picks.
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Conclusion: 1355 Players Registered For IPL 2026 Auction List
The IPL 2026 mini-auction has attracted 1,355 player registrations, with a strong mix of 1,062 Indian and 293 overseas cricketers.
Only 45 players set the maximum ₹2 crore base price, led by Players like Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Rachin Ravindra, and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Glenn Maxwell’s decision to skip the auction marks a significant absence, but the pool remains deep with talent across all roles. Associate nation players are making their presence felt with 22 registrations, showing cricket’s growing global reach.
Franchises will now narrow down this list by December 5, creating a final shortlist of 200-300 players for the December 16 auction in Abu Dhabi.
With ₹237.55 crore available and 77 slots to fill, teams will compete hard to build balanced squads for the upcoming season.
FAQs
Only 77 players will be picked at the auction to fill vacant slots across all 10 teams. This includes 31 overseas players and 46 Indian players.
Players cannot change their base price after the initial registration. The base price they set determines the minimum amount franchises must bid. However, if no team bids for a player at their base price, they go unsold.
Unsold players return to the general pool and can be signed as injury replacements during the season if teams need them. They can also register again for future auctions with different base prices if they choose.
Players sometimes choose lower base prices to increase their chances of getting picked. A lower starting price makes them more affordable for teams with smaller budgets and can start bidding.
Each team can field only 4 overseas players in their playing eleven for any match, even though they can have up to 8 overseas players in their full squad. This rule ensures sufficient opportunities for Indian players.
