Top 3 Pace-Bowling All-Rounders to Replace Andre Russell in the IPL 2026 Auction

For over ten years, Andre Russell ruled the Indian Premier League with his huge sixes, fast bowling at the death, and unbelievable athleticism. He changed how teams looked at T20 all-rounders. Now, with Russell stepping away before the IPL 2026 auction, franchises must rethink their plans and find overseas players who can do even a part of what he did.

The good thing is that a fresh group of pace-bowling all-rounders has come up around the world. They may not match Russell’s level, but they can still give quick runs with the bat and bowl a few important overs when the team needs it.

Here are three overseas pace-bowling all-rounders who teams are likely to target strongly in the IPL 2026 auction.

Cameron Green

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Cameron Green Batting Allrounder

Cameron Green is a young prodigy who rose through the ranks through grade cricket and burst onto the domestic scene with a 5-for on debut at the age of just 17.

Cameron Green is by far the most complete option on the market to replace Russell. He is tall, he has a great clean hitting arc, and he can bat anywhere from #3 to #7, he can also bowl at a steady pace. Green is a top-class all-rounder who can perform in every phase of the game. With his experience in IPL and his fast progression in white-ball cricket, Green will be among the top 10 most valued buys in the auction. Target teams should be KKR and CSK, both teams have a bigger purse than other teams.

Delano Potgieter

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Delano Potgieter Batting Allrounder

Joining the ranks of South African domestic cricket, as well as global franchises, Delano Potgieter has established himself as a power-hitter who is able to bat anywhere in the top 6 and can bowl disciplined medium pace. In particular, Potgieter has been successful against fast bowlers during the latter stages of a limited overs match, allowing captains to have options when it comes to his bowling versatility. If a franchise is looking for an all-rounder that bats heavier than normal and embodies the fearless attitude of Andre Russell, Potgieter presents one of the best fits/targets. Recommended teams: PBKS, LSG, CSK & DC.

Matthew Forde

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Matthew Forde Allrounder

Matthew Forde is a 21-year-old all-rounder from Barbados who made his ODI and T20I debut for the West Indies in December 2023.

Matthew Forde has quickly developed a reputation for being one of the Caribbean’s best modern seam bowling all-rounders. Forde combines great accuracy with his new ball delivery with great composure when it comes to hitting down the order, as we saw with his record-breaking fastest ODI fifty earlier this year. Forde may not have the same explosive power that Russell has, but he provides greater control with the ball and great striking ability with his bat, including late-order hitters.Targets for him would be CSK, SRH and LSG.

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