"2.15Cr per game" - Fans stunned as LSG acquire Josh Inglis for ₹8.6 crore despite availability issues at IPL 2026 auction

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) purchased Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis for a big sum of ₹8.6 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. Notably, Inglis will not be available for the majority of the IPL 2026 season.

Inglis had made it known before the auction that he would be available to play only four matches due to personal reasons. This was also the reason why he was Punjab Kings (PBKS) released him after IPL 2025.

Despite his limited availability, LSG went all-out to acquire Josh Inglis. It was interesting as he sparked a bidding war between LSG and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). However, fans were stunned at this move.

"Josh inglis getting 2.15Cr per game in IPL 2026 #IPL2026," a fan wrote on X.

Shubham

@stumpmictalks

Josh inglis getting 2.15Cr per game in IPL 2026 #IPL2026

"🚨 MOST EXPENSIVE CAMEO EVER? ⚡Lucknow Super Giants have signed Josh Inglis for ₹8.60 Crore, despite the player confirming he is available for only 4 matches this season. A bidding war with SRH pushed the price up. Inglis is reportedly missing the rest of the tournament for his wedding. #IPL2026Auction #JoshInglis," another fan tweeted.

RAJAT

@RajatJain

🚨 MOST EXPENSIVE CAMEO EVER? ⚡​Lucknow Super Giants have signed Josh Inglis for ₹8.60 Crore, despite the player confirming he is available for only 4 matches this season.​A bidding war with SRH pushed the price up. Inglis is reportedly missing the rest of the tournament for his wedding. #IPL2026Auction #JoshInglis

Below are some other reactions from fans on X -

Kartik

@LSG_KXRTIK

JOSH INGLIS WILL PLAY LIKE 4 GAMES YE BAAT PATA THI NA????????????

Saurabh 🏏

@MR_CricAnalyst

LSG were performing really well in the auction, but for their last player, they made a huge blunder by picking Josh Inglis for 8.60 crore, even though he's only available for about 4 matches .

Spare Me

@PunishMeNot

Josh Inglis will be available for only four matches this season and there’s no guarantee he’ll play next season. I believe it's a bad pick from LSG. They already hav Marsh, Markram & Pooran.

ƿ🪷

@DuddWiser

Brainless buy Josh Inglis for 8.6cr who is going to play just 4 matches???

Bigg boss

@BIGG_BOSS_GK

Josh Inglis fetching a 8.6cr contract despite being available for only 4 games for his wedding​Always thought IPL didn't do justice to Inglis' talent. But what a way to compensate 🤣🤣​#IPL2026Auction #IPLAuction

PBKS had roped in Inglis for ₹2.60 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.

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Josh Inglis played a key role in PBKS making the IPL 2025 final

PBKS reached the IPL 2025 final. They lost to the eventual winners, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Nonetheless, they had an exceptional season and were consistent all the way. They even finished at the top of the table after the league stage.

Among their key players was Inglis, who carried out a vital role in them making the final. He scored 278 runs from 11 matches. The runs may not seem many, but they were crucial as he made an impact. He scored at an average of 30.88 and a strike rate of 162.57.

Inglis carries a lot of experience, having played 162 T20s in his career so far. He has scored 3853 runs in 152 innings at an average of 29.86 and a strike rate of 149.98 with four hundreds and 20 half-centuries.

Although for just four games, LSG will hope that Inglis can create a similar impact and deliver to his maximum in his limited period in the upcoming season.