IPL 2026: When the auction began in Abu Dhabi, David Miller was the first player to be sold. Surprisingly, he was bought at his base price. However, there were other prominent players who were also sold at their base price.

In the IPL 2026 auction, five players were considered potential stars, but they were sold at their base price. Teams did not bid more than that. Let's take a look at the names of the five players we're talking about who were sold at their base price for IPL 2026. (Photo: PTI)

Ben Duckett – This England wicketkeeper-batsman set his base price at ₹2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. And that's exactly what he received. Delhi Capitals bought him at his base price. (Photo: PTI)

Quinton de Kock – This South African wicketkeeper-batsman entered the IPL auction at the last minute. He set his base price at 1 crore and was bought by his former franchise, MI, for that price. (Photo: PTI)

David Miller – South African batsman Miller was the first player to be sold in the IPL 2026 auction. He was bought by Delhi Capitals for a base price of ₹2 crore (Photo: PTI)

Finn Allen – This New Zealand player had set his base price at ₹2 crore for the IPL 2026 auction. And KKR acquired him at that price. (Photo: PTI)

Wanindu Hasaranga – This Sri Lankan leg-spinner was bought by Lucknow Super Giants at his base price of ₹2 crore (20 million rupees). (Photo: PTI)