What really shapes this auction is the money each team has left. Kolkata Knight Riders will set the tone, entering the auction with a massive purse of Rs 64.3 crore and 13 slots to fill, the highest ever for a team at a mini auction.


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Green will enter the December 16 event as a batter, with a maximum base price of INR 2 crore. 

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All 10 franchises have already announced the list of retained players. Last year's runners up Punjab Kings have chosen to keep 21 players back while five-time winners Mumbai Indians as well Gujarat Titans have retained 20 players each.

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Five players with a ₹2 crore base price are set to spark major bidding battles at the IPL 2026 auction, with teams eyeing power hitters, all-rounders and strike bowlers who can change games instantly.

IPL 2026 auction: Top 5 players with INR 2 crore base price who might start bidding war

IPL 2026 auction: Steve Smith (121 Test), Jonny Bairstow (100 Tests), Kusal Mendis (73 Tests), Jason Holder (69 Tests), and Umesh Yadav (57 Tests) are the top 5 Test players registered for the upcoming auction on December 16.

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With IPL 2026 auctions just around the corner, here’s a look at five players set to be top picks at a base price of INR 1 crore.

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IPL 2026 auction: Tushar Raheja, Salman Nizar, Sairaj Patil, Abhinav Manohar, and Yash Dhull are some of the uncapped Indian players who can get big money come auction day on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

IPL 2026 auction: Meet 5 uncapped Indian players who can get big money

IPL 2026 auction: Umesh Yadav (148), David Miller (141), Mayank Agarwal (135), Deepak Hooda (125), and Quinton de Kock (115) are the players in the auction list with most matches in the IPL.

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A look at five uncapped Indian players making headlines before the IPL 2026 auction. From Auqib Nabi to Ashok Sharma, these rising domestic stars are attracting strong interest with their current form.

5 uncapped Indian players who could be big picks in IPL 2026

IPL 2026 auction: Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Shai Hope (West Indies), Finn Allen (NZ), and Jamie Smith (England) can attarct huge bids from franchise on December 16 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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While Jadeja is an option to lead the side, RR batter Riyan Parag is also one of the options. Parag, however, isn't thinking about the captaincy as of now but acknowledged that he's ready for the role if offered.

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The BCCI brought in 'maximum fee' rule last year under which no foreign player can get more than highest retention price or the highest auction price at the mega auction. If the bid of any foreign player exceeds that amount than the additional amount will be deposited with the BCCI.

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When is IPL 2026 auction? Date, time, team purse, live streaming and everything you need to know

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