The auction for the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026 season took place on Sunday, August 9, in Punjab. This extensive auction event lasted for nearly nine hours and was conducted a few weeks before the tournament’s commencement. Six franchises competed for several talented players to strengthen their teams.
Indian international cricketers and star players who have made their mark in the IPL were highlighted as marquee players this season. Players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Raman Deep Singh, and Gurnoor Brar were selected as marquee players for their respective franchises.
On the other hand, over 400 players participated in the auction process. After the auction concluded, the complete details of the six teams competing in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026 were also revealed.
Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026: Teams and Marquee Players
A total of six franchises will participate in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026 season. Each team has been assigned one marquee player.
- Shubman Gill – Fazilka Falcons
- Abhishek Sharma – Amritsar Soormas
- Arshdeep Singh – Ludhiana Lions
- Prabhsimran Singh – Jalandhar Warriors
- Raman Deep Singh – Mohali Kings
- Gurnoor Brar – Bathinda Royals
These six marquee players were acquired by their respective franchises for a fixed amount of ₹10 lakhs. This left each franchise with up to ₹35 lakhs available for selecting the remaining players.
Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026: Most Expensive Players at the Auction
Two players were sold for amounts exceeding the ₹10 lakhs allocated for marquee players during the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026 auction. Sanvir Singh from Fazilka Falcons fetched the highest price.
Top 11 Players Sold for the Highest Prices at the Auction:
- Sanvir Singh (Fazilka Falcons) – ₹13.20 lakhs
- Naman Dhir (Amritsar Soormas) – ₹10.80 lakhs
- Rahul Kumar (Amritsar Soormas) – ₹8.40 lakhs
- Anmolpreet Singh (Mohali Kings) – ₹8.20 lakhs
- Salil Arora (Ludhiana Lions) – ₹8 lakhs
- Harnoor Singh (Bathinda Royals) – ₹7 lakhs
- Ashwani Kumar (Bathinda Royals) – ₹7 lakhs
- Anmol Malhotra (Jalandhar Warriors) – ₹6.20 lakhs
- Sukhdeep Bajwa (Jalandhar Warriors) – ₹6 lakhs
- Ayush Goyal (Mohali Kings) – ₹4.60 lakhs
Sanvir Singh emerged as the most expensive player at the auction with a price of ₹13.20 lakhs. Naman Dhir also surpassed the ₹10 lakhs mark by being sold for ₹10.80 lakhs.
Amritsar Soormas
Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Markande, Naman Dhir, Rahul Kumar, Sahil Khan, Jashanpreet Singh, Dhruv Rahul Jindal, Revan Preet Singh, Prabhjeet Singh, Ishan Sood, Adhiraj Singh Mangat, Abhay Chaudhary, Dhruv Bhaganian, Shubham Rana, Sahaj Dhawan, Ishmeet Singh Sandhu, Navneet Virk, Akash Pandey.
Bathinda Royals
Gurnoor Brar, Harnoor Singh, Ashwani Kumar, Uday Saharan, Gaurav Chaudhary, Sumit Sharma, Dev Amritpal Singh, Ridham Satyavan, Ashish Lawrence, Jatin Sahota, Abir Kohli, Rishabh Gupta, Noorveer Singh, Tavleen Singh, Shahbaz Singh Sandhu, Simranjeet Singh Gharu, Imroojpreet Singh, Harshit Parashar.
Fazilka Falcons
Shubman Gill, Vihaan Malhotra, Sanvir Singh, Preet Datta, Raghu Sharma, Anmoljeet Singh, Jasan Jindal, Eesh Rao, Garv Kumar, Manpreet Singh, Lakshay Kansal, Karanveer Singh, Navpreet Singh, Anshul Chaudhary, Javeer Bhinder, Ayushman Ayushman, Pranshu Pratap, Kirandeep Singh, Arush Lata, Immanuel Deveser.
Jalandhar Warriors
Prabhsimran Singh, Imanjot Singh Chahal, Vishw Pratap Singh, Abhinav Sharma, Sukhdeep Bajwa, Anmol Malhotra, Mayank Gupta, Yash Karan, Harjas Singh Tandan, Aryan Yadav, Shanveer Kalsi, Paras Jaidka, Umesh Gill, Randip Singh, Jaskirat Singh, Deepinder Cheema, Arpan Walia, Gurvinder Singh Bhullar.
Ludhiana Lions
Arshdeep Singh, Krish Bhagat, Salil Arora, Jas Inder, Abhijeet Garg, Arjun Rajput, Yuvi Goyal, Karthik Chadda, Taranveer Singh Randhawa, Havneet Singh, Rajveer Jaswal, Harish Kumar, Bikramjeet Singh, Madhav Singh Pathania, Karthik Sharma, Lavdeep Singh Kharod, Lavkeerat Singh, Aseem Kohli.
Mohali Kings
Raman Deep Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ayush Goyal, Sagar Virk, Jaskaranveer Singh Paul, Yuvraj Mann, Harshdeep Singh, Alam Bakshi, Tanmay Dharn, Sakshaya, Aryan Bhatia, Lavdeep Chatha, Gurmehar Sra, Sohrab Dhaliwal, Karan Chaudhary, Tejpreet Singh, Nipun Pandita, Manpreet Johal, Rajinder Singh Devgan.
Significance of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026 Auction
The Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026 auction has heightened expectations for the tournament. Prominent players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, and Prabhsimran Singh are set to become key players for the six teams.
Along with marquee players, individuals like Sanvir Singh, Naman Dhir, Rahul Kumar, and Anmolpreet Singh also secured hefty prices at the auction, showcasing the franchises’ confidence in these players.
The six teams have structured their squads to balance their batting, bowling, and all-rounder departments. The combination of young talented players alongside experienced cricketers is likely to make the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026 even more exciting.
With the auction process completed, fans are now focused on the tournament’s commencement. The performances of marquee players and those selected at high prices will be a major point of interest this season.
Notably, the participation of recognized players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh is expected to add more allure to the tournament. At the same time, this tournament will serve as a significant platform for local and young talents to prove their capabilities.
Overall, the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup 2026 auction has provided an opportunity for the six teams to form strong squads. Now, all eyes are on how these players will perform on the field.