IPL 2026 auction: What the ten teams have and who they’ll be desperate to get

The IPL 2026 mini-auction is set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Ten franchises will compete for 77 slots with a ₹237.55 crore purse. Teams need to fill gaps in pace, middle-order, and spin. Kolkata Knight Riders have the largest purse, while Mumbai Indians have the smallest. The auction will feature 350 players, including top international and domestic talent.