Cameron Green's Epic IPL Journey: From Big-Money Debut to Record-Breaking Star!

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has quickly become one of the hottest properties in the IPL since his debut. The 6'6" tall powerhouse can smash massive sixes, bat elegantly, and bowl handy medium-pace – making him a dream pick for any team. Let's break down his IPL career highlights in simple terms!

Explosive Entry: Bought for ₹17.5 Crore (2023)

Green burst onto the IPL scene when Mumbai Indians (MI) snapped him up for a whopping ₹17.5 crore in the 2023 auction – making him the second-most expensive overseas player at the time (and the priciest Aussie ever back then). Fans were hyped to see this young gun in action!

Dream Debut Season with MI (2023)

1. Played 16 matches
2. Scored 452 runs at a blistering strike rate of 160+
3. His standout moment? A maiden IPL century – 100 off just 47 balls* against Sunrisers Hyderabad! He opened the batting and single-handedly powered MI into the playoffs with this unbeaten knock. Pure fireworks!
4. Also chipped in with 6 wickets with the ball.

This season showed why teams fought so hard for him – explosive batting + useful bowling.

Solid Contribution for RCB (2024)

Traded to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the same ₹17.5 crore, Green continued to deliver:

1. Played 13 matches
2. Scored 255 runs at a strike rate of 143+ (best score 46)
3. Stepped up with the ball, taking a career-best 10 wickets

Even though RCB had a mixed season, Green's all-round skills added real balance.

Missed 2025 Due to Injury

Green sat out the entire IPL 2025 season to recover from back surgery after a stress fracture. He focused on getting fully fit for Australia – smart move for long-term cricket!

Record-Shattering Comeback: ₹25.20 Crore to KKR (2026 Mini-Auction)

Just today (December 16, 2025), in the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) went all-in and bought Green for an insane ₹25.20 crore! This makes him:

1. The most expensive overseas player in IPL history (beating Mitchell Starc's ₹24.75 crore)
2. Third-most expensive player overall

Overall IPL Stats (Up to 2024)

1. Matches: 29
2. Runs: 707 (Average: 41.59 | Strike Rate: ~150+)
3. Highest Score: 100*
4. Centuries: 1 | Half-centuries: 2
5. Sixes: 32 | Fours: 62
6. Wickets: 16

Green's IPL story is all about big money, big hits, and big potential. At just 26, he's set to light up IPL 2026 with KKR. #CameronGreen #IPL2026