“Worse Auction…”: CSK’s bizarre auction plans sparks memes and heated reaction on internet

CSK auction. [Source - ipl.com]

The ongoing IPL 2026 mini-auction has been a roller-coaster ride, especially for Chennai Super Kings fans. CSK’s auction strategy caught everyone’s attention, saving their purse initially when the big international names were up, then later spending on key domestic stars in a surprising way.

CSK’s unusual auction strategies leave fans puzzled

Fans on social media could not stop reacting to CSK’s unconventional moves. The team picked Akeal Hossein first from the West Indies, leaving all the other international stars, including Cameron Green. Notably, they released Matheesha Pathirana first, who got bids aggressively in the auction, sparking hilarious debates, memes, and questions about CSK’s auction strategy.

The internet was flooded with funny and confused reactions, questioning CSK’s auction strategy. Fans highlighted how CSK, traditionally known for backing experienced and older players, surprisingly went heavyily on domestic stars this time. 

Here, we bring some of the best reactions from the internet on CSK IPL 2026 auction plans.

"Finally CSK gonna play with young happening players rather than finished players" - @review_retained

TR on CSK auction. [Source - X.com]

"CSK FINALLY WAKE UP 🫡" - @barathcharlie23

TR on CSK auction. [Source - X.com]

"New era begins from today 🥺😎 Even god can’t stop @ChennaiIPL lifting their 6th @IPL title" - @hemanthtweets39

TR on CSK auction. [Source - X.com]

“CSK on the auction table: Picture of clowns” - @its_bl3ze

TR on CSK auction. [Source - X.com]

“Releasing Pathirana is definitely a blunder by csk” - @crix_sevenn

“CSK didn't even bid for Pathirana after calling him a family member” - Desibatman_27

TR on CSK auction. [Source - X.com]

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“CSK will use their fund to put a research team and solve India's pollution issue. Great initiative” - @farzicricketer

“Csk is doing the worse in auction brought 2 uncapped spinners in time of 27+ crs” - @smart_ladka

TR on CSK auction. [Source - x.com]

“Fans to csk - kya kijiyega itni dhan rashi ka” - @sagarcasm

TR on CSK auction. [Source - x.com]

“CSK is not repeating last year's mistakes. They are making new ones this year” - @sagarcasm

“With that much purse available if you can't get your targeted player, it's worthless, so not much caring about the price for Prashant Veer. Go boy, shine for CSK” - @farzicricketer

TR on CSK auction. [Source - x.com]

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