The mini-auction for IPL 2026 has been confirmed to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on December 16, marking the third time that a mini-auction is held outside of India. Nonetheless, this occasion will attract the interest of numerous teams since they are in the process of reshuffling their rosters for the upcoming season. In total, there will be 359 players, including Indian and international talents, who will be auctioned off and competing for the 77 positions that the franchises have. The mini-auction is going to be a major contributor in IPL 2026’s decision through squad limits, overseas caps, and smart budgeting, which will be the main focus.
Breakdown of Capped and Uncapped Players in the IPL 2026 Auction
The auction pool of IPL 2026 consists of a rich combination of both experienced and new talents. The event has shortlisted 350 players in total. Among them, there are 16 capped Indian players and 96 foreign cricketers with international exposure, which shows a large number of international players are coming for the event. The 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players are also in the race, providing the franchises with a lot of young and economically priced players to pick from.
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Player Trades Ahead of the IPL 2026 Season
The major player transfers before the start of the IPL 2026 season had a great effect on the team combinations all over the franchises. MI has strengthened their team further with the signing of Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford, and Mayank Markande.
CSK’s acquisition of Sanju Samson constituted a major move while the Royals welcomed Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Donovan Ferreira as their new players. LSG’s signing deal included the rookies Arjun Tendulkar and Mohammed Shami, while DC called Nitish Rana from their side to strengthen their team.
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IPL 2026 Auction: Purse remaining for all the teams
| Team | Remaining Purse (INR crore) |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 64.3 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 43.4 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 25.5 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 22.95 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 21.8 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 16.4 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 16.05 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 12.9 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 11.5 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 2.75 |
