3 Best Overseas Replacements for Glenn Maxwell in IPL 2026 Auction

Glenn Maxwell will not be available in the upcoming IPL auction, leaving teams without a key player who can hit big in the middle order and also bowl off-spin. He was known for changing the game quickly and helping his team with both bat and ball.

Now, teams are looking at other overseas players who can do a similar job. Several strong batting all-rounders are ready to play in IPL 2026. They can bat in the middle, score quickly under pressure, and also bowl, making them important picks in the auction.

Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone is a dangerous middle-order T20 hitter who plays with force and has the potential to score quickly due to an impressive batting style. He has played well in recent seasons for both Punjab Kings and RCB. As an all-rounder who bats and bowls, Livingstone has become a very popular choice for all teams.

With strong performances in his last few seasons of ILT20, Livingstone is more attractive than ever to teams looking for a power hitter who can deliver impactful innings and hit the ball very well in the death overs when the pacers are bowling against him.

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Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell was an attacking left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spinner for RCB and is now an overall balanced all-rounder/player. His previous performances in India were very good and highlighted his destructive nature. The fact that he bowled consistent overs with spin both internationally and for New Zealand demonstrates that he is a reliable bowler.

He was not ranked in the auction last year, but now enters the 2023 IPL auction with a high chance of being selected because he is similar to Glenn Maxwell. More importantly, teams like Punjab Kings, GT and DC need a stabilising all-rounder especially with limited funds remaining.

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Cooper Connolly

Cooper Connolly, a young Australian batsman who is a left-handed batsman, has begun to draw interest because of his fearless and attacking style of play and his improving skills in bowling left-arm spin. Connolly has yet to appear in the IPL but he has been highly productive in the BBL and has also produced a strong showing in his most recent matches against India A and the Indian National Team, demonstrating a high level of potential.

When combined with his left-arm spin bowling skills, Connolly has the potential to become an exciting long-term investment for franchises. Teams like DC, Punjab Kings, and GT plan to develop a dynamic all-rounder who can contribute to the team immediately as an active member in the middle-order batting spot.

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by Shekhar December 6, 2025