Top 5 players who can trigger bidding war at IPL 2026 auction

By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | December 5, 2025

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Matheesha Pathirana

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Matheesha Pathirana, primarily playing for the Chennai Super Kings, has taken 47 wickets in 32 IPL matches. He boasts a bowling average of 21.62 and an economy rate of 8.68.

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Jonny Bairstow

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England’s Jonny Bairstow has enjoyed a successful IPL career. Across 52 innings, he has scored 1,674 runs at a notable average of 34.87 and a strike rate of 146.07.

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Tim Seifert

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Seifert has been associated with several IPL franchises over the years, but his playing time has been limited. He has featured in only 3 matches, scoring 26 runs at an average of 8.66 and a strike rate of 113.04.

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Cameron Green

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Cameron Green, who has represented both the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has amassed 707 runs in 29 IPL matches. He averages 41.58 with an impressive strike rate of 153.69, and he has also contributed with the ball by picking up 16 wickets.

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Ravi Bishnoi

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Sunrisers Hyderabad lacked a high-quality spinner in IPL 2025, but they could address that gap by targeting Ravi Bishnoi in the IPL 2026 auction. The former world No. 1 T20I bowler has taken 72 wickets in 77 IPL appearances for PBKS and LSG.

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