Adam Milne, a 33-year-old New Zealand fast bowler known for his raw pace often exceeding 150kph, has been a key asset in T20 cricket. Standing at 6'2", he brings express speed, bounce, and death-over expertise. Currently, he plays for Northern Districts in Super Smash and has represented New Zealand internationally in all formats, with over 50 T20I wickets.
In IPL 2025, Milne was unsold and did not feature (N/A), missing out after limited prior IPL exposure with teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. His standout contributions remain from international T20s, including economical spells in high-pressure games, but IPL 2025 yielded no runs or wickets as he sat out the season.
For the IPL 2026 auction, interest is expected from pace-hungry franchises like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Lucknow Super Giants, and Punjab Kings, seeking overseas death bowlers. Milne's capped status and base price of ₹2 Cr position him as a mid-tier option.
Expect Milne to deliver as a specialist pacer in IPL 2026, targeting 15-20 wickets with yorkers and bouncers on Indian pitches, especially in powerplay and death overs. His experience could stabilize middle-order collapses. Realistic auction price: ₹3.5-4.5 Cr, boosted by scarcity of genuine quicks.