Andre Russell Set to Ignite Bidding War as KKR, CSK, and SRH Eye Big Hitter in IPL 2026 Auction
Andre Russell
All-Rounder
The upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction is expected to feature intense bidding wars for proven power-hitters, with Andre Russell leading the list of highly sought-after players. Despite being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Russell’s reputation as a match-winner and his explosive batting skills mean he is attracting significant interest from multiple franchises.
KKR, who hold the largest purse at INR 64.3 crore, are strongly positioned to potentially re-sign the West Indian all-rounder, or pursue other big names like Cameron Green. However, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL Career Most Sixes Leaders | Batting Rankings
Leading most sixes scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | six-hitters |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MI | 302 sixes | |
| #2 |
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“Andre Russell could be a fantastic addition to their setup. They could also go for Cameron Green, but KKR could outbid them with their massive purse.”
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