The arrival of Cameron Green in IPL 2026 auction has been a major highlight of the news circulating about the mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. A total of 359 players will go under the hammer in the event, with 40 of them entering at the base price of INR 2 crore, including Green. Interestingly, the Australian has listed himself as a batter for the auction, which has surprised many fans and the cricket fraternity. It is due to him being touted as a great long-term asset as an all-rounder for many teams until a few days ago. Let’s discuss in detail Cameron Green’s IPL price and what might be possible reasons behind his decision.
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Reasons Why Cameron Green’s Entry into the Auction as a Batter
Despite entering the IPL 2026 auction batsman list, Cameron Green is likely to become the most expensive acquisition. Green has shown he can contribute at any batting position, has a tall height, and can swing the ball. Green has done well in the Test format, scoring 1,634 runs and picking up 36 wickets in 34 games. The success in the longest format has helped him establish a reputation as an all-rounder.
Cameron Green will be in first lot of Batters (BA1) in the #IPL2026Auction
The other batters in the set include Devon Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw and David Miller 🔥
Which franchise do you think Green will play for in IPL 2026? 🤔#camerongreen… pic.twitter.com/k1DwyUkDz1
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) December 9, 2025
When talking about his IPL record, Cameron Green has accumulated 707 runs and bagged 16 wickets in 29 matches. While playing for the Mumbai Indians, Green’s 100*-run knock against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 was a treat to the eye for the cricket fans and proved his merit on the subcontinent pitch. However, there could be a major effect on Cameron Green’s IPL price after he has registered himself as a batter for the mini-auction. Most of the analysts have pointed out that with this move, Green wanted to attract the franchises having the highest purse amount from the onset of the event.
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IPL 2026 Auction SET Order
The auction will commence with the capped players, starting with batters, followed by all-rounders, wicketkeepers, fast bowlers, and spinners. The first set contains six batters, including Green. With it being a mini-auction, most of the teams have limited budgets, and there might not be enough purse amount left later in the auction. As a result, the franchises would resist bidding aggressively for him if he arrived later. So, it might be a planned strategy by the Australian all-rounder to enter only as a batter when most teams will have the resources to add him to their respective rosters.
CAMERON GREEN IN SET 1 IN IPL 2026 MINI AUCTION…!!!
– He is going to break the Bank. 💰🤑 pic.twitter.com/yarXRFVnxI
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 9, 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (INR 64.3 crore), Chennai Super Kings (INR 43.4 crore) and Lucknow Super Giants (INR 22.95 crore), and Delhi Capitals (INR 21.8 crore) are expected to bid for Cameron Green in IPL 2026 auction. The Knight Riders and the Super Kings are well placed to secure his services. In particular, KKR is set to have a major dent in their purse amount due to Cameron Green’s IPL price, due to the retirement of Andre Russell, and the release of Venkatesh Iyer. Meanwhile, CSK will also look to bolster their middle-order after the departure of Ravindra Jadeja and the release of several veteran Indian batters.
CAMERON GREEN WILL BE UP FOR GRABS IN THE FIRST SET OF IPL 2026 AUCTION. 🔨
– An intensifying battle will be on between IPL teams. pic.twitter.com/QK1Xlf8Y30
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 9, 2025
Another reason why Green might have entered the IPL 2026 auction batsman list is due to his injury concerns. He underwent back surgery in October 2024 and was out of action for at least six months. Although Cameron resumed his international stint as a batter, it was only in October 2025, he began to take bowling loads in a domestic game. The first Test of the ongoing Ashes series against England witnessed him returning to bowling at full tilt after more than a year. Hence, there might be a few directives from Cricket Australia regarding Green’s bowling workload, which would not hamper his future as an all-rounder in the red-ball format. However, he is expected to be looked upon as an all-rounder, despite his featuring only as a batter.
Why Cameron Green Is Attracting Huge Demand in IPL 2026 Auction?
Adaptability
Over the years, Cameron Green has shown his reliability as a contributor at any batting position. His century in IPL came at No. 3, while he also played useful knocks of 38* and 46 at No. 4 and No. 5 respectively. If the team requires a strong finish, Green can come at No. 6 or No. 7 to use his long reach and power to hit sixes at will. Cameron Green in IPL 2026 auction would also be favourable for teams requiring a bowler, who can bowl with the new as well as the old ball. With an ability to bowl rockets at 140+ kph, Green could succeed in the death overs as well.
Long-Term Prospect
Due to him being just 26, Cameron Green could be part of the franchise’s long-term plans. Irrespective of his entry into the IPL 2026 auction batsman list, many teams will be looking him up as their future all-rounder.
◾ 40 players have listed themselves for the maximum base price of INR 2 crore, with Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi the only Indians among them
◾ Cameron Green has listed himself as a batter and will appear in the first set
◾ Quinton de Kock, Dunith Wellalage, and George… pic.twitter.com/Q2JU4tHgxy— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 9, 2025
Lack of Quality Seam Bowling All-Rounders
Apart from Cameron Green, the final auction list has the presence of prominent pace-bowling all-rounders Wiaan Mulder, Ben Dwarshuis, Jason Holder, Dasun Shanaka, Tom Curran, and Gulbadin Naib. However, none of them can leave the same impact as Cameron Green. Green will be useful in all phases of the game and is a hot prospect due to his match-winning potential.
