3 explosive openers who could fetch hefty money in IPL 2026 mini auction – OneCricket

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Openers who could fetch big money in auction [Source: AFP Photo]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction is just around the corner and many teams will try and strengthen their squad during the one-day event. All ten IPL franchises will need to submit their final retention list by November 15, and once that is done and dusted, they will start preparing for the auction.
There are several IPL sides that need a quality opener to elevate their team. In this piece, we will analyse three such openers who could be sold for a high price in the mini auction, considering their performances in recent times.
The English star was rejected in the mega auction 2025, but since then, his stocks have gone up thanks to his onslaughts against India in the Test series. He played some aggressive knocks and was at the centre of attraction. Not only in Tests, Ben Duckett has been a revelation for England in T20Is and boasts a stellar record in this format.
(Duckett in T20Is)
There are a handful of IPL sides that require a solid opener. The likes of the Delhi Capitals might release Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk, and that leaves an opening spot, as the side might want to get their hands on him.
An underrated star of international cricket, the Zimbabwe batter has lit up the stage with his brilliant batting at the top. He might not be a big name at the moment, but if an IPL team wants a quality opener who can be an explosive player, then Brian Bennett is the answer.
(Bennett in T20Is)
Just like Duckett, DC could be interested in Bennett, as the team needs a solid opener who could be an aggressor, and apart from the Capitals, the former champions, KKR, could also run after him. They need to find a replacement for Gurbaz and De Kock, and Bennett could solve most of their top-order issues.

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