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Cameron Green could well be the biggest beneficiary of IPL’s skewed demand-supply market dynamic surrounding seam-bowling all-rounders during the mini-auction here on Tuesday with Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings seemingly ready to break the bank for the Australian.
By Team BL
Updated – December 16, 2025 at 02:19 PM.
PL Auction 2026, Team & Players Bidding Live Updates: Follow the IPL Auction 2026 live blog, with real-time updates, team-wise player picks, auction prices, big buys, unsold players and squad details.
IPL 2026 Auction Info:
When and where will the IPL 2026 Mini-Auction take place?
December 16, 2025 in Abu Dhabi at 2:30 PM IST
Where to Watch / Live Streaming Info:
The IPL can be streamed in JioHotstar app and its website. It can also be watched in IPL website as well.
What is the purse for IPL 2026 Auction?
Here are the team names and their remaining auction purses (in ₹ crore) for the IPL 2026 mini-auction:
Kolkata Knight Riders: ₹64.30 crore
Chennai Super Kings: ₹43.40 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad: ₹25.50 crore
Lucknow Super Giants: ₹22.95 crore
Delhi Capitals: ₹21.80 crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: ₹16.40 crore
Rajasthan Royals: ₹16.05 crore
Gujarat Titans: ₹12.90 crore
Punjab Kings: ₹11.50 crore
Mumbai Indians: ₹2.75 crore
How many players are registered for the IPL 2026 Auction?
There are about 350 players registered for IPL 2026 Auction. This includes about 240 Indian players and 110 overseas players.
How many slots are available for each team in IPL Auction 2026?
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 13 slots (6 overseas)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 9 slots (4 overseas)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 10 slots (2 overseas)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 6 slots (4 overseas)
Delhi Capitals (DC): 8 slots (5 overseas)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 8 slots (2 overseas)
Rajasthan Royals (RR): 9 slots (1 overseas)
Gujarat Titans (GT): 5 slots (4 overseas)
Punjab Kings (PBKS): 4 slots (2 overseas)
Mumbai Indians (MI): 5 slots (1 overseas)
- December 16, 2025 14:19
IPL Mini-Auction Live updates: Livingstone, De Kock could be in high demand
England swashbuckler Liam Livingstone, who can also bowl handy spin is another player, who can hit the million dollar mark (₹9 crore) along with Quinton de Kock, who has time and again shown that he is a match-winner with the bat aside from being safe as a house behind the stumps.
For Livingstone, destroying Rashid Khan’s mystery by smashing him for 26 runs in a ‘Hundred’ game for Birmingham Phoenix is likely to make him sought-after name.
- December 16, 2025 14:13
IPL Auction 2026 Live: IPL auction is set to begin in minutes
- December 16, 2025 14:07
IPL auction 2026: Green, Venkatesh, Livingstone in focus as KKR, CSK ready to loosen purse strings
Cameron Green could well be the biggest beneficiary of IPL’s skewed demand-supply market dynamic surrounding seam-bowling all-rounders during the mini-auction here on Tuesday with Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings seemingly ready to break the bank for the Australian.
- December 16, 2025 14:05
IPL 2026 Auction Live: A quick guide
- December 16, 2025 14:03
IPL 2026 Auction Briefing: What goes on before the auction? 🤔
What is it like to run the show at the #TATAIPLAuction? 🔨
🎥 🔽 Hear it all from auctioneer Mallika Sagar as she takes centre stage again
- December 16, 2025 14:01
IPL 2026 Auction Watch Live: Uncapped Players: Krains Fuletra: Left-Arm Wrist-Spin in Focus
Krains Fuletra (Base price: ₹30 lakh | Auction No. 275) A specialist left-arm wrist-spinner known for his accuracy and variation, Fuletra has been tracked closely since the Saurashtra Premier League. Competition is expected despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s interest.
Why teams want him: • Uncommon left-arm wrist-spin option who can attack through the middle overs
- December 16, 2025 13:58
IPL 2026 Auction Watch: Uncapped players: Yashvardhan Dalal’s Explosive Bat Draws Attention
Yashvardhan Dalal (Base price: ₹30 lakh | Auction No. 131) A hard-hitting top-order batter and wicketkeeper, Dalal grabbed attention after a 400-run knock in the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy. Strong SMAT performances have kept him firmly in contention.
Why teams want him: • Aggressive top-order batter with wicketkeeping flexibility and big-match temperament
- December 16, 2025 13:56
IPL 2026 Auction Watch: Uncapped players: Auqib Nabi Eyes Auction Redemption
Auqib Nabi (Base price: ₹30 lakh | Auction No. 41) A seasoned swing bowler on the domestic circuit, the 29-year-old has delivered consistently in the SMAT. Previously overlooked due to pace concerns, Tuesday’s auction could mark a career revival.
Why teams want him: • New-ball swing bowler who offers control and wicket-taking ability upfront
- December 16, 2025 13:51
IPL 2026 Auction Live: Uncapped players: Naman Tiwari’s raw pace could spark late bidding
Naman Tiwari (Base price: ₹30 lakh | Auction No. 62) An uncapped left-arm pacer who consistently clocks 140 kph, Tiwari has impressed with his pace and control. Franchises are closely watching whether his raw speed translates into sustained T20 impact.
Why teams want him:Rare left-arm pace option with genuine speed and powerplay potential
- December 16, 2025 13:49
IPL 2026 Auction Live updates: Uncapped players: Prashant Veer, the big-hitting all-rounder in demand
Prashant Veer (Base price: ₹30 lakh | Auction No. 50) The 20-year-old Uttar Pradesh allrounder has impressed with his power-hitting and useful left-arm orthodox spin. A consistent domestic performer, Veer is expected to draw interest from multiple franchises, with the potential to push into the eight-figure bracket.
Why teams want him: • Left-handed power hitter who offers spin bowling depth and long-term upside
- December 16, 2025 13:47
IPL 2026 Auction Live: Upcapped Players: Ravi Singh Brings Finishing Firepower to the Auction
Ravi Singh (Base price: ₹30 lakh | Auction No. 134) The 24-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper-batter from Railways came under the spotlight after a match-winning knock against Vidarbha in the SMAT. His ability to finish games and keep wickets makes him a strong squad option.
Why teams want him: • Proven T20 finisher with wicketkeeping skills — ideal backup in small squads
- December 16, 2025 13:44
IPL mini-auction Live updates: 369 players up for grabs, ₹237.55 crore at stake
All eyes are on Abu Dhabi, which is set to host the IPL mini-auction, where franchises will battle to pick up players for their squads ahead of IPL 2026. Teams will compete for 77 available slots, including 31 reserved for overseas players, with a total purse of ₹237.55 crore at stake.
A total of 369 players will go under the hammer, including 251 Indian and 118 overseas cricketers. There is significant buzz around players including Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Matheesha Pathirana and Liam Livingstone, all listed at the highest reserve price of ₹2 crore. These players are expected to see hectic bidding from franchises. Nearly 40 players feature in this top bracket.
IPL 2026 Auction: 369 players up for grabs, ₹237.55 crore at stake
IPL mini-auction features 369 players and ₹237.55 crore purse as teams vie for top talent in Abu Dhabi.
- December 16, 2025 13:41
IPL Mini-Auction Live 2026: IPL auction 2026: Date, time, venue, released players list & available team slots
IPL Auction 2026: Date, Time, Venue, Released Players List & Available Team Slots
IPL 2026 Auction: All you need to know about the IPL 2026 Mini Auction — auction date, venue, live streaming details, total slots and players available.
- December 16, 2025 13:40
IPL Mini-Auction Live 2026: Players released ahead of Auction from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Mohammed Shami (traded to Lucknow Super Giants)
- Atharva Taide
- Sachin Baby
- Abhinav Manohar
- Wiaan Mulder
- Adam Zampa
- Simarjeet Singh
- Rahul Chahar
- December 16, 2025 13:38
IPL Mini Auction Live 2026: Players released ahead of IPL 2026 Auction from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Liam Livingstone
- Lungi Ngidi
- Mayank Agarwal
- Manoj Bhandage
- Swastik Chikara
- Mohit Rathee
- December 16, 2025 13:37
IPL Mini-Auction 2026 Live: Rajasthan Royals (RR) Players list
- Sanju Samson (traded to Chennai Super Kings)
- Nitish Rana (traded to Delhi Capitals)
- Akash Madhwal
- Ashok Sharma
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Kunal Singh Rathore
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- December 16, 2025 13:36
IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Players: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Josh Inglis
- Aaron Hardie
- Kyle Jamieson
- Kuldeep Sen
- Praveen Dubey
- December 16, 2025 13:35
IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Players List: Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Arjun Tendulkar (traded to Lucknow Super Giants)
- Bevon Jacobs
- Karn Sharma
- Lizaad Williams
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Reece Topley
- Krishnan Shrijith
- Satyanarayana Raju
- Vignesh Puthur
- December 16, 2025 13:34
IPL Mini-Auction Players List: Lucknow Super Giants
- Aryan Juyal
- David Miller
- Yuvraj Chaudhary
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Shardul Thakur (traded to Mumbai Indians)
- Akash Deep
- Shamar Joseph
- December 16, 2025 13:29
IPL 2026 Auction Watch Live updates: KKR Players’ list ahead of Mini-Auction
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Andre Russell
- Anrich Nortje
- Chetan Sakariya
- Luvnith Sisodia
- Moeen Ali
- Quinton de Kock
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Spencer Johnson
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Mayank Markande (traded to Mumbai Indians)
- December 16, 2025 13:29
IPL 2026 Auction Watch: Gujarat Titans’ Players list
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Sherfane Rutherford (traded to Mumbai Indians)
- Dasun Shanaka
- Gerald Coetzee
- Karim Janat
- Kulwant Khejroliya
- Mahipal Lomror
- December 16, 2025 13:27
IPL 2026 Auction Watch: Delhi Capitals players list
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Donovan Ferreira (traded to Rajasthan Royals)
- Darshan Nalkande
- Faf du Plessis
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Manvanth Kumar
- Mohit Sharma
- Sediqullah Atal
- December 16, 2025 13:26
IPL 2026 Auction Watch: Here’s a list of players released ahead of the auction from CSK
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Ravindra Jadeja (traded to Rajasthan Royals)
- Andre Siddarth
- Deepak Hooda
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Sam Curran (traded to Rajasthan Royals)
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Rahul Tripathi
- Shaikh Rasheed
- Vansh Bedi
- Vijay Shankar
- (Ravichandran Ashwin retired from IPL before players were released)
- December 16, 2025 13:24
IPL Auction live updates: IPL 2026 to be held between March 26 and May 31 window
IPL 2026 to be held between March 26 and May 31 window
IPL 2026 will take place from March 26 to May 31, with a mini-auction in Abu Dhabi today.
- December 16, 2025 13:20
IPL 2026 Auction Watch: How many slots are available for each team in IPL Auction 2026?
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 13 slots (6 overseas)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 9 slots (4 overseas)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 10 slots (2 overseas)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 6 slots (4 overseas)
- Delhi Capitals (DC): 8 slots (5 overseas)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 8 slots (2 overseas)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): 9 slots (1 overseas)
- Gujarat Titans (GT): 5 slots (4 overseas)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): 4 slots (2 overseas)
- Mumbai Indians (MI): 5 slots (1 overseas)
- December 16, 2025 13:04
IPL 2026 Auction Live updates: How many players are registered for the IPL 2026 Auction?
There are about 350 players registered for IPL 2026 Auction. This includes about 240 Indian players and 110 overseas players.
- December 16, 2025 13:01
IPL 2026 Auction Watch Live: RCB, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans set for measured auction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s purse size is at ₹16.4 crore, Rajasthan Royals at ₹16.05 crore, and Gujarat Titans has ₹12.9 crore at its disposal, while Punjab Kings, with ₹11.5 crore, have four slots to fill.
- December 16, 2025 12:59
IPL Mini Auction 2026 live updates: SRH, LSG and DC hold spending power
Sunrisers Hyderabad (₹25.5 crore), Lucknow Super Giants (₹22.95 crore) and Delhi Capitals (₹21.8 crore) also have sizable purses and multiple slots to fill.
- December 16, 2025 12:53
IPL Auction Live 2026: Low purse likely to limit Mumbai Indians at auction
At the other end of the spectrum, Mumbai Indians, with just ₹2.75 crore remaining, are unlikely to engage in major bidding wars.
- December 16, 2025 12:51
IPL Auction 2026 Live updates: KKR heads into IPL mini-auction with biggest purse
Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders will enter the auction in a full rebuild mode, armed with the largest purse of ₹64.3 crore and 13 slots to fill. Chennai Super Kings are also expected to bid aggressively, with a purse of ₹43.4 crore and nine slots left.
- December 16, 2025 12:41
IPL 2026 Auction Live: Star power on display as IPL mini-auction pool set at 369 players
A total of 369 players will go under the hammer, including 251 Indian and 118 overseas cricketers. There is significant buzz around players including Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Matheesha Pathirana and Liam Livingstone, all listed at the highest reserve price of ₹2 crore. These players are expected to see hectic bidding from franchises. Nearly 40 players feature in this top bracket.
- December 16, 2025 12:38
IPL Auction 2026 Live: Abu Dhabi set to host IPL 2026 mini-auction
All eyes are on Abu Dhabi, which is set to host the IPL mini-auction, where franchises will battle to pick up players for their squads ahead of IPL 2026. Teams will compete for 77 available slots, including 31 reserved for overseas players, with a total purse of ₹237.55 crore at stake.
Published on December 16, 2025
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