Why teams will target Cameron Green in 2026 IPL Mini Auction?

The Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has returned to the 2026 IPL mini auction after a year break in 2025. Notably, he was suffering from an injury due to which he opted out from the previous season. This year, he enlisted himself to the highest category, the INR 2 crore base price, with many franchises eyeing him.

Cam has been an all-rounder, with his height benefiting him in a good number of ways. While he can hit big, he can generate good pace and awkward pace with the ball, troubling the batsman. Here are the reasons why a team might look to add Green in their squad.

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Middle Order batting Strength from Cameron Green 

Cameron Green’s batting is the primary reason why several IPL teams will target him in the 2026 mini-auction. His profile combines power, range-hitting, and adaptability across formats, making him one of the most complete young batting all-rounders in world cricket.

Green’s strike rate of 160+ in T20 Internationals reflects his ability to score quickly from the start, while his average above 30 shows he is not merely a slogger but a dependable top or middle-order option.

Even though he didn't have a great session in the Big Bash league, his days with the Mumbai Indians in 2023—where he scored 452 runs at an average of 50.22 and a strike rate of 160.28—established him as a proven performer in Indian conditions. His century for Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad remains one of the strongest examples of his temperament under pressure.

 In domestic T20 leagues, Green has accumulated 1,300+ runs at a strike rate over 150, confirming his consistency as a franchise asset. Not only that, but he is also pretty flexible with his batting position in the middle.

Batting stats of Cameron Green in T20s

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Cameron Green to give handy fast bowling options of teams

Cameron Green’s T20 bowling has been worked on during his tenure with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024. There he took 10 wickets, while for MI in 2023, he took 6. However, bowling is not his primary focus in T20 cricket, even though it adds much necessary balance as the sixth bowler of the team.

Bowling right-arm medium-fast, Green uses his height and natural bounce to create awkward angles, especially on pitches with carry. His ability to deliver hard-length overs makes him a useful sixth-bowling option in powerplay or middle overs. In Test cricket, he has his best figure of 5/27, which pretty much justifies his ability to break partnerships when conditions suit.

Bowling stats for Cameron Green in T20s

Risks of buying Cameron Green

Buying Cameron Green in the 2026 IPL mini-auction does come with notable risks. His biggest concern is injury history, which already forced him to miss the previous IPL season and raises doubts about his long-term workload management as a multi-format all-rounder.

While his batting is explosive, his T20 bowling remains inconsistent, with limited impact in leagues like the BBL, making him more of a batting all-rounder than a reliable two-department asset. Teams may hesitate to invest heavily if they expect full all-round value.

Additionally, Green’s form can fluctuate when transitioning between formats, and his high ceiling sometimes comes with phases of low returns.