IPL 2026 Auction: Top 3 bargain buys to watch out for at auction
Every year, players with years of experience and match-winning ability suddenly find themselves going for surprisingly low prices.
1. Glenn Maxwell
Star Australian all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell, once a hot property at IPL auctions, could be a bargain buy in 2026. Maxwell's recent struggles with form, including just 100 runs across his last 15 IPL innings at a dismal average of 6.67. His 2025 campaign with the Punjab Kings saw him score just 48 runs in six innings at a strike rate below 98.
Despite these setbacks, Maxwell's numbers in IPL remain impressive, with 2819 runs at a strike rate of 155.15, plus valuable off-spin bowling. Teams like Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Gujarat Titans, searching for middle-order batters and spin-bowling options, might view Maxwell as a calculated risk. His likely reduced price point makes him an attractive pick for franchises willing to back his experience.
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