Ahead of IPL 2026 mini auction, biggest topic of discussion among fans is which player will receive the most money this time. Fans are making their own predictions. Meanwhile, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made a bold prediction, revealing which five players will receive the most money.

Top 5 prediction made by AI

5. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand, Base price: Rs 2 crore)

Mitchell’s USP is that he brings stability to the middle order. With his precise bowling, he puts more pressure on batsmen in the middle overs than usual. Mitchell also has a remarkable ability to adapt to different formats and roles. This Kiwi all-rounder could fetch ₹8-12 crore (approximately ₹1.2 billion).

4. Ravindra Rachin (New Zealand, Base price: Rs 2 crore)

This left-handed batsman of Indian origin from New Zealand played for Chennai last season. Chennai, KKR, and Delhi are keeping a close eye on him. This year, he scored 65 runs against Mumbai. Rachin’s USP is that he provides stability to the top order and is capable of batting quickly when needed.

3. Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka, Base price: Rs 2 crore)

Mumbai has a purse of only ₹2.75 crore (2.75 crore), so their hands are tied. However, KKR, Delhi, and Hyderabad will be in a tight race for the young Sri Lankan pacer. Pathirana’s USP is that his style is similar to that of the legendary Lasith Malinga, and he has already earned the nickname “Junior Malinga.”

2. Ravi Bishnoi (India, Base price: ₹2 crore)

This Indian leg-spinner is already a topic of discussion across all quarters. Rajasthan, KKR, and Delhi need a striker spinner during the middle overs. History has shown that Noor Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy have made a splash in the middle overs in recent years.

1. Cameron Green (Australia, Base price: Rs 2 crore)

Even before the mega auction, Kangaroo all-rounder Cameron Green is the most talked-about prospect. KKR is eyeing Green, while Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals are also going to make strong bids for him. Cameron has emerged as a major star due to his all-round abilities. His batting USP is that he has the ability to deliver explosive batting during any phase of the four-over innings, and he also has the capacity to bowl his four-over quota.