Mumbai Indians Lead Three-Way Race for Ishan Kishan Trade Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction
The IPL trade window is heating up ahead of the 2026 mini-auction, with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan attracting significant interest from multiple major franchises. Mumbai Indians (MI) are reportedly leading the race to secure the destructive southpaw, aiming to bring him back after releasing him ahead of the IPL 2024 mega-auction.
Kishan, who was bought by SRH for ₹11.25 crore ahead of IPL 2025, finished the season with 354 runs, including a century on debut. His value remains high due to his flexibility as a top-order wicketkeeper-batter and his recent strong domestic form, including a 173 in the Ranji Trophy. Besides MI, Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad Price per Run 2025 | Value for Money
Top 5 players in Sunrisers Hyderabad with the lowest price per run in IPL 2025 (salary divided by runs scored).
| Rank | Player | Team | price-per-run-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SRH | ₹0.13 lakh per run | |
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“Ishan Kishan is attracting a lot of interest from franchises, and five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are learnt to be leading the race to bring the destructive southpaw home.”
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