IPL 2026 Auction: Teams' Strategies and Budgets Revealed
ByAinvest
Monday, Dec 15, 2025 11:24 pm ET1min read
The IPL 2026 Auction is underway in Abu Dhabi, with teams competing for 77 slots from a pool of 350 players. Kolkata Knight Riders have the biggest war chest, holding ₹64.3 crore, while Chennai Super Kings have ₹43.4 crore. Teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals will be selective but aggressive in their purchases. Mumbai Indians have just ₹2.75 crore left, forcing them to focus on low-cost buys and uncapped players.

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