India, Dec. 17 -- The IPL 2026 mini auction paints a clear picture of overseas player economics: Australian cricketers remain the most coveted and expensive commodity in franchise cricket. With INR 128.05 crore spent across just 29 overseas players, the auction revealed sharp market hierarchies. Cameron Green's record INR 25.20 crore deal with KKR headlined Australian dominance at INR 45.70 crore total spending, while Sri Lanka emerged as the most expensive passport per player at INR 8.00 crore average.

New Zealand delivered the best value with 50% success rate, and England's 22-player pool underperformed dramatically. The data exposes a two-tier market: Premium all-rounders commanding mega deals versus economical depth options.

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