The IPL 2026 mini-auction is just around the corner, and already the anticipation of a competitive auction among the franchises is rising to a great extent. The three most prominent owners of teams have generated the most excitement;
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s CEO, Kavya Maran, the co-owner of the Punjab Kings, Preity Zinta, and the Mumbai Indians’ owner, Nita Ambani, are reportedly going to spend a lot of money to get hold of two superstars.

We learn that the lot of them are ready to engage in a no-holds-barred bidding war, lest the stars end up in strange climes.

Cameron Green in High Demand

Cameron Green, the Australian all-rounder, is universally accepted as the most appealing player at the auction. His assertive batting style and ability to take wickets are making him one of the key picks based on different teams’ plans. Nita Ambani, who has previously had Green in her Mumbai Indians team, might like to bring him back to the MI side.

The Punjab Kings, who are guided by Preity Zinta, have the intention of reinforcing their team with a dependable all-rounder, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad, owned by Kavya Maran and noted for their support of hard-hitting match-winners, will also be very active in the auctions.Reports suggest Green could attract bids as high as Rs. 40 crore, potentially rewriting auction records.

Ravi Bishnoi on Every Radar

The second name which is expected to cause ecstatic bidding is the young Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi. Both Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad are looking for a reliable spinner who can take wickets, and Bishnoi’s skill of controlling runs and being a regular striker makes him a priceless player. Punjab Kings is also interested in fortifying their spinning department and sees Bishnoi as an option for the long term.

Record Prices Likely

With all three franchises targeting the same two players, the IPL 2026 auction could witness record-breaking bids. How the bidding war between Kavya Maran, Preity Zinta and Nita Ambani unfolds remains one of the most anticipated storylines of this year’s auction.