England Players in IPL 2026: Full List, Auction Result, Prices & Status

England players once again had a strong and high-impact presence in the IPL 2026 season. Known for explosive batting, powerful all-round skills, and express pace bowling, English cricketers attracted big bids, key retentions, and important trades. While some well-known names went unsold, England still remains one of the most influential overseas nations in the IPL.

This article gives you a complete overview of England players in IPL 2026, including auction results, retained players, traded stars, prices, teams, and season expectations.

England’s Presence in IPL 2026 – Quick Overview

• England players were in demand for power-hitting, all-round ability, and fast bowling
• Several top English stars were retained at high prices
• One major England all-rounder moved teams through a trade
• A few big names surprisingly went unsold

England Players Sold in IPL 2026 Auction

These England players entered the auction and were bought by franchises.

Player	Role	Base Price	Final Price	Team
Luke Wood	Bowler	₹75 Lakh	₹75 Lakh	Gujarat Titans
Tom Banton	WK-Batter	₹2.00 Cr	₹2.00 Cr	Gujarat Titans
Jordan Cox	WK-Batter	₹75 Lakh	₹75 Lakh	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Liam Livingstone	All-rounder	₹2.00 Cr	₹13.00 Cr	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Ben Duckett	WK-Batter	₹2.00 Cr	₹2.00 Cr	Delhi Capitals

Auction Highlights

• Liam Livingstone was the most expensive England player in the auction, showing his value as a power-hitting all-rounder.
• Tom Banton and Ben Duckett provide aggressive top-order options.
• Luke Wood strengthens the pace attack with left-arm variation.

England Players Retained for IPL 2026

These English stars were retained by their franchises ahead of the auction.

Player	Role	Retained Price	Team
Brydon Carse	Bowler	₹1.00 Cr	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Philip Salt	WK-Batter	₹11.50 Cr	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Jacob Bethell	All-rounder	₹2.60 Cr	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Jofra Archer	Bowler	₹12.50 Cr	Rajasthan Royals
Will Jacks	All-rounder	₹5.25 Cr	Mumbai Indians
Jos Buttler	WK-Batter	₹15.75 Cr	Gujarat Titans
Jamie Overton	All-rounder	₹1.50 Cr	Chennai Super Kings

Retention Insight

• Franchises trusted England players for leadership, explosive batting, and raw pace.
• Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer remain among the most valuable overseas players in the league.

England Player Traded Before IPL 2026

Player	Role	Trade Price	Team
Sam Curran	All-rounder	₹2.40 Cr	Rajasthan Royals

Sam Curran’s trade adds flexibility and balance to Rajasthan’s squad with his left-arm pace and batting depth.

Read Also: West Indies Players in IPL 2026

England Players Unsold in IPL 2026

Despite entering the auction, these players did not receive bids.

Player	Role	Base Price	Status
Jamie Smith	WK-Batter	₹2.00 Cr	Unsold
Richard Gleeson	Bowler	₹75 Lakh	Unsold
Daniel Lategan	Batter	₹30 Lakh	Unsold
Dan Lawrence	All-rounder	₹2.00 Cr	Unsold
Jonny Bairstow	WK-Batter	₹1.00 Cr	Unsold
Gus Atkinson	All-rounder	₹2.00 Cr	Unsold

Why Some England Players Went Unsold

• Limited overseas slots
• Team balance preferences
• Focus on multi-skill or specialist match-up players

Team-wise England Players in IPL 2026

• Gujarat Titans: Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Luke Wood
• Sunrisers Hyderabad: Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox
• Rajasthan Royals: Jofra Archer, Sam Curran
• Mumbai Indians: Will Jacks
• Delhi Capitals: Ben Duckett
• Chennai Super Kings: Jamie Overton

England players are expected to be key match-winners in IPL 2026, led by Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Liam Livingstone, who bring power, pace, and experience. All-rounders like Sam Curran and Will Jacks add balance, while players such as Philip Salt and Ben Duckett strengthen batting depth. Overall, England’s presence ensures high-impact performances, especially on batting-friendly and fast-paced IPL surfaces.