IPL 2026 Auction: Three Owners Compete for Two Players

As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, the competition among the franchises is becoming increasingly interesting. In particular, three female owners – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) CEO Kavya Maran, Punjab Kings (PBKS) owner Preity Zinta, and Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Nita Ambani – are reportedly ready to spend crores of rupees for two star players.

Let's see who these two players are, whom these three owners are keen to acquire for their teams at any cost.

Cameron Green: There is likely to be intense competition among these three teams for the Australian star all-rounder Cameron Green. The reason is that Green is a superb hitter and a wicket-taking bowler. Green previously played for Mumbai Indians, and Nita Ambani might try to bring him back to the Mumbai camp.

Punjab and Hyderabad: Preity Zinta (Punjab) needs a strong all-rounder. Similarly, Kavya Maran (SRH), who likes aggressive players, might not hesitate to spend heavily on Green. It is estimated that they might spend up to Rs. 40 crore for him.

Ravi Bishnoi: The young Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is also on the hit list of these three owners. Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad are in dire need of quality spinners. A bowler like Bishnoi, who can concede fewer runs and take wickets in his four overs, is crucial for them. Punjab Kings is also looking at Bishnoi to strengthen its spin department.

Overall, there is a high possibility that these two players will fetch record-breaking prices in the IPL 2026 auction. It remains to be seen how this 'bidding war' between Kavya Maran, Preity Zinta, and Nita Ambani will unfold.