Key Takeaways
- 1๐ INR 25.20crโtop overseas IPL buy ever
- 2๐ KKR third-biggest overall splash
- 3๐ก Allrounders premium 30% in auctions
- 4๐ฎ Green eyes IPL 2026 dominance, Aus WC
- 5๐ฌ Bidding war with CSK seals record
"The Australia allrounder was part of a bidding war which saw him finish with a AU$4.2 million deal"
Australian allrounder Cameron Green rewrites IPL history, snagged by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 25.20 crore (AU$4.2m) in a fierce auction bidding war with CSK, becoming the priciest overseas buy ever. Third overall behind Pant, Iyer, his cap at AU$3m underscores value.
Green, with Test avg 35+, ODI SR 105, exploded in BBL/IPL via pace-hitting allroundery. IPL 2025: 400 runs, 15 wkts. KKR's champions splash invests in seam-bowling allrounder for death overs.
Auction Record Dissected
Bidding peaked at 4.2mโGreen tops overseas vs Starc's prior mark. Stats: Allrounders fetch 30% premium; his economy 8.2, SR 140 justify. Like Stoinis surges, signals IPL's power-hitter shift.
KKR Dynasty and Green Leap
KKR stacks for 2026 title defense; Green fits Venkatesh Rai synergy. Career boost eyes Aus WC spot.
IPL 2026 Power Surge
Watch Green dominateโKKR playoffs lock?
"Green highest priced overseas at AU$4.2m to KKR." - ESPNcricinfo
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