🏏 Auction Fundamentals

• The IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled December 16, 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The Economic Times

• A large pool of players (~1,355) has registered, with 77 slots up for grabs. The Economic Times

• Many top players, including Cameron Green, Ravi Bishnoi, Jamie Smith and Matheesha Pathirana, have set themselves at the highest base price of ₹2 crore. Business Standard

💰 Who’s Likely to Be the Most Expensive?

🔥 1. Cameron Green — Favourite for Highest Bid

• Green is widely viewed as the standout name in the pool — an explosive all-rounder with strong T20 credentials — and is expected to spark aggressive bidding from major franchises like KKR and CSK. Business Standard+1

• Multiple sources identify him as the most sought-after player in the entire auction group, suggesting he could end up as the top-price buy on auction day. Business Standard

• Mock auction events have even simulated him going very high (e.g., ₹30.5 crore) — though mock values don’t reflect real contracts. The Times of India

Verdict: ⭐️ Most likely to be the highest-paid/biggest bid in IPL 2026 auction — based on buzz and team interest.

🪶 2. Ravi Bishnoi — Solid Indian Spin Option

• Bishnoi, a top Indian spinner, has also put himself at the top ₹2 crore base price, and teams with spin needs will be interested. Business Standard

• But teams generally spend more on explosive all-rounders and premium overseas batting talents, meaning Bishnoi — while valuable — is not expected to top the overall spend.

Verdict: 🧠 Likely to fetch a good price, but not the most expensive overall.

🪶 3. Jamie Smith — Wicketkeeper-Batter Potential

• Jamie Smith is also in the ₹2 crore base price category. Business Standard

• As a wicketkeeper-batter, he’s attractive — but in the current auction context, the big overseas all-rounders and marquee batters are drawing heavier projected interest and bids.

Verdict: 📈 Could do well — but less likely than Green to become the top-priced player.

📊 Other Auction Price Context

For perspective, past most expensive IPL buys (from previous auctions) include players going well above ₹15-20 crore (e.g., Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green in 2023). Business Standard That sets the sort of benchmark teams might look at for this mini-auction.

🏆 Summary: Who’s Likely the Most Expensive?

👉 Overall: Cameron Green is currently the most likely to be the highest-priced player in the IPL 2026 mini-auction among the players you asked about.