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The countdown has officially begun for the IPL 2026 mini-auction, a crucial and highly anticipated event where franchises will fine-tune their squads ahead of the 19th edition of the cash-rich league. Unlike a mega-auction, this one-day affair focuses on filling gaps rather than full rebuilds, with teams aiming to bolster their cores for the upcoming season. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming IPL 2026 auction: 

CSK’s viral mascot video triggers massive speculation about their IPL 2026 Auction targets after three symbolic grocery items spark fan theories. The kiwi fruit, apples, and mixture packet raise strong hints toward a New Zealand star, Auqib Nabi, and Venkatesh Iyer. Absence of any clear Cameron Green reference leaves fans divided as CSK enters the auction with a powerful purse.

The IPL 2026 mini-auction, set for December 16, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, features a pool of 359 shortlisted players (245 Indian, 114 overseas), with 77 slots available across the 10 franchises, including 31 for overseas players. This one-day event focuses on targeted upgrades rather than overhauls, with teams entering with varying purses (e.g., KKR at Rs 64.3 crore for a potential rebuild, MI at just Rs 2.75 crore for selective tweaks). With limited spots available and a handful of genuine match-winners on the table, several high-profile players like Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Venkatesh Prasad and others are expected to see their value soar, potentially breaking the bank for the teams that manage to secure them. Here are the big names who are likely to be the key targets of teams at the IPL 2026 auction:

As franchises gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, the focus is not just on the players going under the hammer, but also on the head coaches, whose philosophies will directly influence retention strategies, trade decisions, and the all-important auction bids. These coaches hold the key to the IPL franchises' fortunes, tasked with molding a championship-winning squad from a fresh pool of talent. While some teams have retained their trusted coaches, few franchises have turned to fresh faces to revitalize their fortunes for the IPL 2026 season. Here's a list of head coaches of RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and others for IPL 2026 season:

As the IPL 2026 mini-auction draws closer, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is emerging as one of the most exciting names in the highest price bracket. Senior Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has even predicted that the young star could walk away with one of the biggest deals of the season.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a substantial purse of Rs 43.4 crore and just 9 slots to fill. After a dismal 2025 season when they finished last with just four wins, the five times champions CSK have undergone a major overhaul, trading away long-time all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson, while releasing 11 players including Rachin Ravindra and Matheesha Pathirana. The overhaul from CSK has left a glaring gap in their all-rounder department and they desperately need versatile players to bolster their lineup ahead of the IPL 2026 season. As a result, CSK will be looking for spin-bowling all-rounders and as well as overseas fast-bowling all-rounders during the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Here are four players CSK might actively target at the IPL 2026 auction:

After smashing his maiden T20 century just a couple of days ago, CSK rising star scored another impressive hundred in Mumbai's dominant nine-wicket victory over Andhra in a group A match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Lucknow.  

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 fame Samyuktha Shan has tied the knot with Cricketer Aniruddha Srikanth. The couple exchanged vows on November 27, 2025, in an intimate traditional wedding attended only by close family members and friends. Moments from the celebration quickly went viral on social media, with fans, celebrities, and well-wishers flooding the newlyweds with heartfelt messages.

The IPL auction landscape has undergone significant evolution over the years, with teams spending record-breaking amounts to secure high-impact players. Every franchise now has a standout signing that represents its biggest-ever auction investment.  Here are the 10 most expensive players bought by each team in IPL history:

Sanju Samson will be the captain of the Kerala squad, which will leave for Lucknow on November 22, 2025, from Indore for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.  

As franchises gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, the focus is not just on the players going under the hammer, but also on the head coaches, whose philosophies will directly influence retention strategies, trade decisions, and the all-important auction bids. These coaches hold the key to the IPL franchises' fortunes, tasked with molding a championship-winning squad from a fresh pool of talent. While some teams have retained their trusted coaches, few franchises have turned to fresh faces to revitalize their fortunes for the IPL 2026 season. Here's a list of head coaches of RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and others for IPL 2026 season:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a substantial purse of Rs 43.4 crore and just 9 slots to fill. After a dismal 2025 season when they finished last with just four wins, the five times champions CSK have undergone a major overhaul, trading away long-time all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson, while releasing 11 players including Rachin Ravindra and Matheesha Pathirana. The overhaul from CSK has left a glaring gap in their all-rounder department and they desperately need versatile players to bolster their lineup ahead of the IPL 2026 season. As a result, CSK will be looking for spin-bowling all-rounders and as well as overseas fast-bowling all-rounders during the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi Here are four all-rounders CSK might actively target at the IPL 2026 auction:

The Chennai Super Kings have officially announced their captain for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. 

CSK Retained And Released Players List Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auction: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have announced their list of retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, scheduled for mid-December. 

As the IPL 2026 retention and mini-auction window approaches, a blockbuster trade deal is in motion involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sam Curran. 

As the IPL 2026 retention deadline approaches on November 15, 2025, speculation is swirling around Devon Conway’s future with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline approaches on November 15, 2025, franchises are finalizing their squads for the mini-auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. With no restrictions on retention (up to 25 players per team), most teams are opting for minor tweaks rather than overhauls. However, underperforming stars, injury-hit players, and high-salary mismatches are set to hit the auction block, freeing up purses for targeted buys like star all-rounders Cameron Green and others. Here's list of top 10 high-profile players who are likely to be released before IPL 2026 auction:

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed many fierce rivalries, but none match the intensity of the iconic clash between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Suresh Raina has thrown his full support behind Ravindra Jadeja, urging the five-time IPL champions to retain the veteran all-rounder ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

Sanju Samson may swap with Ravindra Jadeja (and possibly Sam Curran) in a blockbuster IPL trade. Here are eight major swap deals in IPL history for context.