England all-rounder Liam Livingstone might no longer be with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but he’s making sure the cricket world doesn’t forget his name anytime soon. Just months after being released by the IPL 2025 champions, the dynamic all-rounder produced a jaw-dropping display in the ILT20 2025 – right before the IPL 2026 mini auction.
Livingstone, who was bought for a hefty Rs 8.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, didn’t quite have the season he would’ve hoped for with RCB. With the franchise reshuffling its squad after finally ending their 18-year title drought, he found himself among the high-profile releases. Now, he’ll re-enter the upcoming mini auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore.
But if anyone thought Livingstone would quietly fade into the background, they were mistaken.
The Over That Went Viral
On Wednesday night in Sharjah, Livingstone put on a show that instantly lit up social media. Playing for Shah Rukh Khan’s Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, he launched a brutal assault on former CSK pacer Dwaine Pretorius, smashing him for 33 runs in a single over, including five towering sixes.
When ADKR needed a push, Livingstone gave them a launch 🚀
— FanCode (@FanCode) December 3, 2025
Last over. Total carnage 💥#ILT20 pic.twitter.com/1uSMj6esUB
It was vintage Livingstone: raw power, clean striking, and that effortless ability to clear any boundary in the world. Fans loved it, commentators couldn’t stop replaying it, and scouts ahead of the IPL auction definitely took notice.
A Timely Reminder Before the Auction
With the IPL 2026 mini auction scheduled for December 16, Livingstone’s explosive knock couldn’t have come at a better time. Teams looking for a middle-order enforcer and a handy spin option now have a big reason to consider him again. His ability to turn matches around in a matter of balls is exactly the kind of X-factor franchises value.
Despite parting ways with RCB – where he shared the dressing room with Virat Kohli during the historic title-winning season, Livingstone has made it clear that his IPL story is far from over.
If Wednesday’s mayhem in Sharjah is any indication, IPL teams might be scrambling for his signature once again.
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