Top 5 steal deals in IPL 2026 Auction
A total of 369 players were up for grabs, of which, only 77 were eventually sold across ten franchises.
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4. Wanindu Hasaranga (by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 2.00 crore)
A skilled mystery spinner is alone a very big asset in the modern-day cricket, and Wanindu Hasaranga does not only that, but also provides a genuine pinch hitting option lower down the order with his all-round capabilities. This should have naturally attracted a lot of bidders at the auction, however, the story turned out to be a completely different one.
Lucknow Super Giants became the only side to show interest in the Sri Lankan cricketer, who has both experience and skills on his side. In 37 IPL matches, Hasaranga has picked up 46 wickets at a brilliant economy of 8.41. His batting prowess has never really been idealized at the IPL, but he does boast a strike-rate of 142.30 in his T20 career. He could well turn out to be the pick of the season for LSG.