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IPL 2026 Mini Auction Latest Live Updates: The wait is finally over as auction day arrives. All eyes will be on Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16, when 369 players step into the spotlight at the IPL 2026 mini auction, hoping to secure their future in the league. While as many as 1,390 players had registered for the auction, only 369 made the final shortlist after franchises completed their selections.
Among them, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to be the star attraction. With his proven impact across formats, Green is widely tipped to spark a bidding war and could emerge as the most expensive buy of the IPL 2026 mini auction.
The IPL 2026 Auction will be broadcasted in Star Sports Network (TV) and Hotstar (OTT).
The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League will start from March 26 and the final would be played on May 31.
After 17 years of wait, Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched it’s first-ever IPL title byu defeating Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
In Mega Auction, a franchise can retain a maximum number of 4 players and release rest of them for proper squad remodel and it happens in 4 years, whereas, in mini-auction, a franchise can release a certain number of players of their choice for making a proper balanced squad. The mini-auction happens every year until mega Auction comes.
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Mumbai Indians have the smallest purse among all teams, with just Rs 2.75 crore remaining. With limited funds, MI are expected to rely on bargain buys and uncapped talent to complete their squad for IPL 2026.
Punjab Kings have Rs 11.5 crore available ahead of the mini auction. The franchise will need to spend wisely, focusing on filling key gaps without overshooting their limited budget.
Gujarat Titans go into the auction with Rs 12.9 crore remaining. With a relatively smaller purse, GT are likely to target specific role-based players and cost-effective options to fine-tune their squad.
Rajasthan Royals have a remaining purse of Rs 16.05 crore. Known for backing young talent, RR are expected to focus on value picks and emerging players rather than engaging in aggressive bidding wars.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru head into the auction with Rs 16.4 crore in hand. While their budget is moderate, RCB will aim to make precise buys to complement their existing core led by Virat Kohli.
Delhi Capitals have Rs 21.8 crore left to spend, giving them decent flexibility at the mini auction. With a mix of experience and youth in their retained group, DC could look to invest in impact players, especially in the overseas category.
Lucknow Super Giants have a purse of Rs 22.95 crore remaining. The franchise is likely to adopt a calculated approach at the auction, targeting specific roles and backup options to strengthen their squad combination.
Sunrisers Hyderabad enter the auction with Rs 25.5 crore available. With a solid core already in place, SRH are expected to focus on smart additions rather than big splurges as they look to build depth ahead of the new season.
Chennai Super Kings are well placed with a remaining purse of Rs 43.4 crore. The five-time champions have enough financial muscle to address key gaps in their squad while staying true to their balanced, experience-driven auction strategy.
Kolkata Knight Riders head into the IPL 2026 mini auction in a commanding position with the biggest remaining purse of Rs 64.3 crore. With ample funds at their disposal, KKR have the flexibility to target multiple marquee players and aggressively strengthen both their Indian and overseas core.
Rajasthan Royals released players including Sanju Samson, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. Their retained squad is built around Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja. RR have a purse of Rs 16.05 crore and nine slots to fill, with one overseas spot available.
Delhi Capitals released high-profile players such as Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Mohit Sharma. The retained list is led by KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav. DC go into the auction with Rs 21.80 crore and eight remaining slots, five of which can be filled by overseas players.
Punjab Kings parted ways with names like Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis and Kyle Jamieson. The retained group features Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal among others. PBKS have Rs 11.50 crore left in their purse and four slots available, including two overseas.
Sunrisers Hyderabad released several experienced players including Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa and Rahul Chahar. Their retained core includes Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan. SRH head into the mini auction with Rs 25.50 crore remaining and ten slots to be filled, two of them overseas.
Kolkata Knight Riders made some big calls by releasing stars such as Andre Russell, Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje. They have retained a balanced squad featuring Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and Ajinkya Rahane. KKR boast the biggest purse among all teams at Rs 64.30 crore, with 13 slots to fill, including six overseas positions.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru released players including Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi and Mayank Agarwal. Their retained list continues to revolve around Virat Kohli, along with Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Tim David and Josh Hazlewood. RCB enter the auction with Rs 16.40 crore in hand and eight slots remaining, two of which are for overseas players.
Chennai Super Kings let go of several notable names such as Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Sam Curran and Matheesha Pathirana. The retained group is led by MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad, supported by players like Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson and Noor Ahmad. CSK are well placed with a healthy purse of Rs 43.40 crore and nine available slots, including four overseas spots.
Mumbai Indians released nine players ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction, including Arjun Tendulkar, Karn Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Reece Topley. The franchise has retained a strong core featuring Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, along with key overseas names like Trent Boult and Will Jacks. MI head into the auction with a remaining purse of Rs 2.75 crore and five slots to fill, one of them overseas.
The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League will start from March 26 and the final would be played on May 31.
The IPL 2026 Auction will be broadcasted in Star Sports Network (TV) and Hotstar (OTT).
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 mini auction. The stage is set for a thrilling day in Abu Dhabi as 359 shortlisted players go under the hammer, with franchises looking to make crucial additions to their squads.

Stay tuned with us for real-time updates, bidding battles, and all the big moments from the auction floor, with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green expected to be one of the marquee attractions as teams gear up for the new IPL season.
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