Cricket
The IPL 2026 mini auction will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. A total of 369 players are listed, but only 77 slots are available across 10 teams
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the buying power with 13 slots and a huge ₹64.30 crore purse. Chennai Super Kings have nine slots with ₹43.40 crore, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have ten slots and ₹25.50 crore to spend
Delhi Capitals have eight slots with a ₹21.80 crore purse, Rajasthan Royals have nine slots and ₹16.05 crore to spend, while RCB can buy eight players with ₹16.40 crore. These teams are expected to focus on smart Indian signings rather than major rebuilds
Mumbai Indians can add 5 players with a tight purse of ₹2.75 crore and 1 overseas slot, while Punjab Kings have 4 slots with ₹11.50 crore. Gujarat Titans can buy 5 players with ₹12.90 crore and up to 4 overseas options
KKR (6), DC (5), LSG (4), and GT (4) have the highest number of overseas slots in the IPL 2026 auction, so teams are likely to target foreign all-rounders and fast bowlers to strengthen their squads
Across 77 total slots in the IPL 2026 auction, KKR and CSK have the biggest spending power, MI and PBKS have limited funds, and top Indian domestic players are expected to dominate the bidding