Cricket Quiz: IPL Auction Biggest Buys — 15 Questions on Record Deals

15 questions on the biggest IPL auction deals. 12+ = expert, 8-11 = solid, below 8 = needs work. Answers below.

Q1-5: Mega auction records

1. Biggest IPL auction price ever?
2. Who was bought for ₹27 crore in IPL 2025 auction?
3. First ₹20 cr+ player in IPL auction history?
4. Most expensive uncapped player ever?
5. Most expensive overseas player?

Q6-10: Specific players

6. Who did RCB buy for highest price in IPL 2025 auction?
7. Mumbai Indians' biggest 2026 auction signing?
8. GT's biggest buy 2026?
9. CSK's biggest bid ever?
10. RR's record auction signing?

Q11-15: Strategy & rules

11. What's the IPL 2026 salary cap?
12. Maximum retention count in mega auction?
13. Right-to-Match cards per franchise?
14. Uncapped player retention slab 2026?
15. IPL 2027 mini auction expected date?

Answers

1. ₹27 cr (Rishabh Pant, LSG, 2025)
2. Rishabh Pant
3. Rishabh Pant
4. Mayank Yadav (LSG, 2024)
5. Pat Cummins or Mitchell Starc
6. Check IPL 2026 auction biggest buys
7. Trent Boult (MI bought back)
8. Mohammed Siraj (GT)
9. Ravindra Jadeja (before RR move)
10. Sanju Samson
11. ₹120 crore
12. 6 retentions (max)
13. 1 RTM per franchise
14. ₹4 crore uncapped slab
15. Late 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Biggest IPL auction price?

₹27 crore for Rishabh Pant (LSG 2025).

What's IPL salary cap 2026?

₹120 crore.

Max retentions before mega auction?

6.

Uncapped player retention slab?

₹4 crore.

When is IPL 2027 mini auction?

Late 2026 — check IPL 2027 retention rules.

The takeaway

Bookmark the IPL 2026 points table, schedule, and Dream11 tools. CricJosh refreshes every hub after every match.