When Liam Livingstone’s name came up in the auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the expectation was to see him getting a massive paycheck. But to everyone's surprise, none of the teams showed any paddle to the England spin all-rounder. The eyes were on the Chennai Super Kings, who perhaps were looking for a spin all-rounder after leaving Ravindra Jadeja.

But later on in the accelerated mode, Liam Livingstone arrived and found massive interest from the franchises. The bidding started at INR 2 crore by the Kolkata Knight Riders, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) straightaway joined the battle for a price of INR 2.20 crore. The Gujarat Titans made a brief appearance in the bidding and left at INR 4.20 crore.

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Meanwhile, the Lucknow Super Giants also entered the auction and had massive interest in getting the player. The wish was massive that they were ready to dilute the rest of the purse and extend the money to INR 12.80 crore before the Hyderabad side completed the signing of the player for INR 13 crore.

Liam Livingstone sold to SRH for INR 13 crore

The 32-year-old all-rounder is a massive veteran of the shortest format with 7496 runs in 304 innings at an average of over 28 and a strike rate of 144.93 with the help of 39 half-centuries and two centuries at the best score of 103 runs. With the ball, he has picked up 143 wickets in 182 innings at an economy rate of 8.47.

Last year, Liam went through a struggling campaign with 112 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 133.33 with one half-century to his name. But his best season in the league came in 2022 when he smashed 437 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate of 182.08 with four half-centuries.

Livingstone isn’t a confirmed player to feature in the eleven for the Hyderabad side. But he can also be a great backup option. The England star can be a brutal player with the bat, along with offering a few overs of spin.

Another surprising moment in the IPL 2026 auction. Liam Livingston went unsold in the event. The star all-rounder went into the auction with a base price of INR 2 crore, and no one showed interest in him.

The England all-rounder was considered one of the main attractions in the auction, as he can perform equally well with the bat and with the ball. Livingston has the ability to launch big hits from the lower-middle batting order. But the cricketer often has to deal with inconsistency. Which perhaps led him to the unsold category player section.

Apart from the England cricket team, Liam Livingston has so far played in eight different franchise leagues. Last season, he was with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who won their maiden IPL title in 2025. For them, the all-rounder played a total of 10 matches, a good number of matches to show skills.

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Liam Livingston surprisingly went unsold in IPL 2026 auction 

RCB was the winner of IPL 2025, but on an individual basis, the season went underwhelming for him. In 10 matches and 8 innings for RCB, Livingston scored only 112 runs, which made his batting average 16.00. Apart from a 54-run knock, the right-hander failed to impress the franchise officials. Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, RCB let him go from the squad and showed zero intention to secure his services again in the mini auction today. 

His recent form was also not eye-catching. After playing an unbeaten 82 runs in ILT20 vs Warriors, in the following four games his bat remained cold.

Liam Livingston - unsold 😐#IPLAuction #IPL2026Auction pic.twitter.com/d8l1paiytc

— kavin (@kavin_2_3) December 16, 2025

Liam Livingstone was sold for 19 cr in Star Sports mock auction 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/XkPYzWOJkd

— Karthik ✫ (@ZoomHunterZ) December 16, 2025

Liam Livingston to IPL teams after getting unsold in the IPL auction. #IPLAuction #IPL2026Auction
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— Grok7-CSK💛 (@Grok7CSK) December 16, 2025

🚨 Liam Livingston UNSOLD 🚨 #iplauction2026 pic.twitter.com/scsNGZ8smm

— IMRAN (@Imranwastaken1) December 16, 2025

Liam Livingston unsold #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/J6X67l5ePk

— Kapil (@kapiljaat23) December 16, 2025

Liam Livingston wreaked havoc in Sharjah. He shamed 8 over boundaries during an ILT20 2025 match when Abu Dhabi Knight Riders was up against Sharjah Warriorz on December 3. Livingston, who played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) season, 

In the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz match, the England all-rounder scored 82* runs off only 38 balls. He decorated his innings with a couple of 4s and eight over-boundaries. Sherfane Rutherford, Alex Hales, and Alishan Sharafu also played their parts well. Because of the team effort and Livingston's unbeaten 82-run knock, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders registered 233 runs in 20 overs, batting first. 

Livingston was at his peak during the final over of the innings when Dwaine Pretorius came to deliver the remaining six balls. In this over, the batter hit 5 sixes in total. Livingston started the over with a six, followed by a 2, and then back-to-back-to-back-to-back sixes in a row. He scored a total of 32 runs in the over, displaying excellent batting.

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Explosive batting from RCB star Liam Livingston 

All 8 sixes of liam livingstone 🥶💜pic.twitter.com/ysJli1hDwJ

— Zaid ᴷᴷᴿ (@zaidyyy96) December 3, 2025

Sharjah Warriors tried hard to get a win by defeating Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, but the target was too big for them to achieve. Dwayne Pretorius scored 39 runs, and Tim David scored a half-century, but the rest of the batting line-up let the home team down. In front of a massive total of 233 runs, Warriors could get only 194 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. 

The explosive batting of Liam Livingston definitely caught the attention of IPL franchises, as multiple teams will try to cash in for an overseas all-rounder who can hit the ball hard. Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction, RCB did not retain Liam Livingston. In IPL 2025, in 8 innings, the all-rounder scored only 112 runs for RCB, including a 54-run innings.

Last year, the Northern Warriors had a disappointing tournament. The team finished 6th on the points table and struggled with consistency. There has been a leadership change in the team, and Thisara Perera has taken over the role.

On the other hand, Mohammad Amir will lead the Quetta Qavalry in their debut season in this tournament. They have put together a powerful squad with depth across both batting and bowling. However, they are up against a team that has a proven track record in this tournament.

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QQY vs NW Match Details

• Match: Quetta Qavalry vs Northern Warriors, 1st Match

• Date: 18th November 2025

• Time: 7.15 PM IST

• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

QQY vs NW Weather Report

QQY vs NW Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat.

Top Batters to Watch – QQY vs NW

• Hazratullah Zazai (NW): 893 runs in Abu Dhabi T10 

• Colin Munro (NW): 448 runs in Abu Dhabi T10 

• Evin Lewis (QQY): 385 runs in Abu Dhabi T10 

Top Bowlers to Watch – QQY vs NW

• Abbas Afridi (QQY): 38 wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 

• Mohammad Amir (QQY): 18 wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 

• Tabraiz Shamsi NW): 18 wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 

QQY vs NW Recent Form

QQY vs NW Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If QQY Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 110–120

• Match Result: QQY to win

Scenario 2: If NW Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 30–0

• Predicted Total: 105–115

• Match Result: QQY to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

QQY vs NW Predicted Playing XIs

Quetta Qavalry

Mohammad Amir (c), Andries Gous (wk), Muhammad Waseem, Evin Lewis, Liam Livingstone, Gudakesh Moite, Sikandar Raza, Imran Tahir, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, George Scrimshaw

Northern Warriors 

Thisara Perera (c), Johnson Charles (wk), Trent Boult, Colin Munro, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shimron Hetmyer, Hazratullah Zazai, Tabraiz Shamsi, Odean Smith, Sagar Kalyan, Asitha Fernando.

QQY vs NW Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that Quetta Qavalry will win the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and Harsh Dubey will be key players to watch out for.

QQY vs NW Match FAQs

The title-winners of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), blew away the Punjab Kings in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to show their dominance in what turned out to be a balanced season. For the entire campaign, they got the right playing eleven under the leadership of Rajat Patidar and head coach Andy Flower. 

Bengaluru finished the group stage of the two-month campaign at the top spot, thanks to nine victories in 14 encounters at a net run rate of +0.372. One of the franchise's significant achievements was winning all of their away games in the season, which showed how balanced they were in every aspect.

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In the last nine fixtures of the IPL 2025, Bengaluru collected seven victories with just one defeat and one abandoned clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Most of their squad looks settled, but they could need to leave a few players to fill the gaps.

Let’s take a look at the five players Royal Challengers Bengaluru might release ahead of the IPL 2026, featuring Liam Livingstone.

5. Liam Livingstone

The 32-year-old England spin all-rounder, Liam Livingstone, came into the RCB side during the last mega auction for INR 8.75 crore, as many predicted the lower order batter to smash the big shots in the death overs, but he couldn’t match the expectations and ended with 112 runs in eight innings with the bat at a strike rate of 133.33 along with one fifty.

Liam could go back to the auction and come back for Bengaluru at a lower price. After all, his experience of 7356 runs in 298 T20 innings at an average of 28.18 and a strike rate of 144.71, besides 143 wickets in 179 innings at an economy rate of 8.46, could be valuable for any side in the shortest format.

4. Rasikh Salam

The Bengaluru was keen to get the pace bowling all-rounder, Rasikh Salam Dar, for a huge price of INR 6 crore ahead of IPL 2025, but it turned out to be a horrible decision. The right-arm pacer featured in just two games for the franchise and collected one solitary wicket. In six overs across the two games, he leaked 70 runs at an economy rate of nearly 12.

With limited chances and not much impact of the pacer, Rasikh could prove to be one of the players in the list of RCB to get released ahead of the 2026 edition. With the kind of amount, it will be better to invest in some other options. Rasikh has 45 wickets in 36 T20 innings at an economy rate of 8.52.

3. Suyash Sharma

Playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023, the mystery spinner, Suyash Sharma, grabbed the headlines 2023, having picked up 10 wickets in 11 innings at an economy rate of just over eight. But, in the last season, the right-arm spinner collected eight wickets in 14 innings of the IPL for Bengaluru at an economy rate of just under nine.

Suyash came to the team for INR 2.6 crore. He had rare great performances, including the three wickets he picked against Punjab in the first qualifier, but for the entire season, he failed to find consistency and struggled to find the right line and length. That could put him among the released players for RCB.

2. Nuwan Thusara

Bengaluru signed the Sri Lankan pacer, Nuwan Thusara, for INR 1.60 crore. The plan was to keep him intact for most parts of the death overs or as a replacement for Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. But both went through a fine season, making it hard for the Sri Lankan star to feature in the event.

Thusara played one solitary game in the last season of the IPL and picked up 1/26 in four overs. If they don’t want an extra player in that department, then it could be smart to release Thusara and go with other players in the auction.

1. Lungi Ngidi

The South African pacer, Lungi Ngidi, could be another bowler to get released by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2026. The right-arm pacer, who had a successful 2018 season with Chennai thanks to 11 wickets in seven innings, grabbed four wickets in two innings at an economy rate of over 10.

Ngidi has picked up 190 T20 wickets in 145 innings at an average of 21.34 and an economy rate of 8.37. Bengaluru could even think of releasing the pacer and bringing some other options in the department, which would make their title defense even more dominating for the 2026 season. Only twice have teams been able to successfully defend their IPL title, and the RCB side could be the third in the list.

The IPL 2026 auction is likely to showcase a competitive pool of overseas players, attracting attention from all ten franchises. With every franchise aiming to strengthen their squads, tough calls on player retention and releases are bound to happen. Many teams will need to adjust their budgets to chase their desired picks at the auction.

In IPL 2025, several overseas replacement players stepped up and delivered impactful performances. Their success might tempt teams to retain them at relatively low prices, creating room to manage finances more effectively. This could also lead to some well-established international names being let go ahead of the event.

Franchises will likely use this strategy to balance their squads while also ensuring they can target key players at the right price points. As a result, the 2026 auction promises a mix of big releases, surprising retentions, and intense bidding wars.

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Three Overseas All-Rounders Worth Re-Signing at Lower Price:

With the IPL 2026 auction approaching, teams will carefully evaluate overseas options to balance budgets and strengthen lineups. Among them, several all-rounders stand out as valuable assets. 

Despite being released, their skills make them strong contenders for a return at more affordable prices, giving franchises both flexibility and dependable match-winning abilities for the upcoming season.

• Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis, who was bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for over ₹10 crore in IPL 2025, didn’t get consistent opportunities with either bat or ball. Despite looking in decent form, his batting chances were limited and his bowling was sparingly used.

As a pace-bowling all-rounder, Stoinis usually commands a heavy price tag in auctions. However, with several franchises unlikely to have large budgets for IPL 2026, he may not attract the same big bids. PBKS already boast dependable all-rounders in Azmatullah Omarzai and Mitchell Owen, giving them solid options to rely on in the squad.

Given his inconsistent bowling returns and underwhelming all-round contribution, Punjab might release Stoinis to free up funds. Still, they could target him again at a more affordable price during the auction.

•  Wanindu Hasaranga

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured Wanindu Hasaranga for ₹5.25 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, but the spinner couldn’t deliver a standout season. He managed only 11 wickets in 11 games while conceding at 9.05 runs per over. RR expected him to spearhead their bowling attack, but he failed to live up to that responsibility.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s current market value seems to have dipped, as fitness concerns, inconsistent spells, and limited batting contributions have hurt his reputation. Despite being a talented leg-spinner, most franchises don’t appear too eager to invest heavily in him, as seen when SunRisers Hyderabad picked him up at his base price before the IPL 2025 mega-auction.

For Rajasthan Royals, the situation is tricky. While their spin resources are already limited, they also need to manage funds to strengthen other key areas of the team.RR might release Hasaranga before the IPL 2026 auction and aim to re-sign him at a reduced price, ensuring better squad balance while managing their overall budget effectively.

• Liam Livingston

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted the IPL 2025 trophy through a strong team performance, but Liam Livingstone’s impact was minimal. Apart from a few small contributions, the English all-rounder struggled to find rhythm and eventually made way for Romario Shepherd in the lineup, reducing his role in the side’s successful campaign.

Currently drawing a hefty salary in double digits, Livingstone may not justify his price tag for RCB. Even though he has shown glimpses of form in The Hundred, releasing him ahead of the IPL 2026 auction could be a practical move. With Shepherd established and Bethell waiting, RCB could consider releasing Livingstone and re-signing him at a more budget-friendly price.

The Trent Rockets have qualified for the knockouts, but they are tied with two other teams with 20 points. A win here and the top spot in the points table would take them directly to the final of The Men’s Hundred Competition 2025..

On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix have secured three victories and currently stand in the fifth position in the points table with 12 points. They won their last match by seven wickets against Manchester Originals.

TRT vs BPH Match Details

Date: 27th August, 2025

Time: 11:00 PM IST

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

TRT vs BPH Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters TRT vs BPH

• Liam Livingston (BPH) - 231 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (TRT) - 227 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Clarke (BPH) - 223 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler TRT vs BPH

• Benny Howell (BPH) - 8 wickets in this tournament

• Marcus Stoinis (TRT)  - 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

TRT vs BPH Recent Performance

TRT vs BPH Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If TRT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT is expected to score 170-185 runs

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 15-25 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH is expected to score 150-160 runs.

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 4 wickets 

TRT vs BPH Predicted Playing XI

Trent Rockets (TRT) Playing XI 

Max Holden, Joe Root, Tom Banton, David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, Tom Moores (wk), Rehan Ahmed, George Linde, Sam Hain, Sam James Cook, Ben Sanderson.

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) Playing XI

Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK), Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood.

TRT vs BPH Complete Squad

Trent Rockets - 

Tom Moores(WK), Joe Root, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop(WK), Tom Banton(WK), Calvin Harrison, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey(C), George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Lockie Ferguson, Dillon Pennington, Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein.

Birmingham Phoenix -

Liam Livingstone (captain), Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, Joe Clarke, Jacob Bethell, Adam Milne, Benny Howell, Tim Southee, Dan Mousley, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Harry Moore, Tom Helm, Aneurin Donald, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber.

TRT vs BPH Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Trent Rockets To win

We predict that Trent Rockets will win this Hundred Men's match. Tom Banton, Marcus Stoinis and Rehan Ahmed will be key players to watch out for.

This is a mid-table clash as Manchester are in sixth place currently, while Birmingham are one place above them. Both teams have eight points from six matches, and almost a similar net run rate as well. 

With each side looking to turn things around, this could be a tense battle for much-needed points. Manchester Originals have won two of the three clashes at Emirates Old Trafford this season.

MNR vs BPH Match Details

Date: 24th August, 2025

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

MNR vs BPH Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters MNR vs BPH

• Liam Livingston (BPH) - 227 runs in this tournament 

• Jos Buttler (MNR) - 208 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Clarke (BPH) - 183 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler MNR vs BPH

• Josh Tongue (MNR) - 10 wickets in this tournament

• Sonny Baker (MNR)  - 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Scott Currie (MNR) - 8 wickets in this tournament 

MNR vs BPH Recent Performance

MNR vs BPH Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If MNR bats first

• First Innings score prediction-MNR is expected to score 165-175 runs

• Result prediction- MNR will win the match by 10-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH is expected to score 140-150 runs.

• Result prediction- MNR will win the match by 5 wickets 

MNR vs BPH Predicted Playing XI

Manchester Originals (MNR) Playing XI 

Phil Salt (C), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Heinrich Klaasen, Matty Hurst, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker.

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) Playing XI

Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK), Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood.

MNR vs BPH Complete Squad

Manchester Originals - 

Jos Buttler, Noor Ahmad, Phil Salt, Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Lewis Gregory, Ben McKinney, Heinrich Klaasen, George Garton, Matthew Hurst, Josh Tongue, Scott Currie, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall, James Anderson, Marchant de Lange.

Birmingham Phoenix -

Liam Livingstone (captain), Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, Joe Clarke, Jacob Bethell, Adam Milne, Benny Howell, Tim Southee, Dan Mousley, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Harry Moore, Tom Helm, Aneurin Donald, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber.

MNR vs BPH Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Manchester Originals To win

We predict that Manchester Originals will win this Hundred Men's match. Jos Buttler, Josh Tongue and Scott Currie will be key players to watch out for.