Top 3 Teams That Can Target Andre Russell at IPL 2026 Auction
In 2014, Kolkata Knight Riders signed legendary West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell. From then until 2025, he played for KKR in the IPL. However, KKR released Russell before the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Russell was a key part of the Kolkata team for 11 years. However, he is now set to be a part of the mini-auction. We are going to tell you about three teams that could target Andre Russell in the auction.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals could target Andre Russell in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. They do not have a strong foreign all-rounder in their team. In such a situation, Russell could be a perfect all-rounder for them. Russell can easily hit long monster sixes in Delhi's small grounds. Delhi could target him.
| Team | Remaining Purse |
|---|---|
| DC | ₹21.8 crore |
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings have released almost all their players ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. With the departure of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, CSK will be looking to acquire an all-rounder who can bowl some and also bat explosively in the lower middle order before the mega auction. Russell is the best option for this role.
| Team | Remaining Purse |
|---|---|
| CSK | ₹43.4 crore |
Lucknow Super Giants
With Shardul Thakur leaving, LSG now need a strong finisher who can also bowl. Andre Russell could be a great pick for them. The team has around ₹22 crore left for the auction. Russell is expected to be one of the biggest names in the mini auction on December 16. However, looking at the purse and team needs, the main fight to sign him seems to be between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.
| Team | Remaining Purse |
|---|---|
| LSG | ₹22.95 crore |
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