Day 4: 2nd Session - India U19 lead by 348 runs

439

India U19

540 & 247

Day 3: Stumps - Sri Lanka A trail by 165 runs

Australia A

486

Sri Lanka A

272 & 49

Ruby White Town Legends won by 7 runs

Karaikal Kniights

171/10 (20)

Ruby White Town Legends

178/3 (20)

Genid Yanam Royals opt to bat

Genid Yanam Royals

134/2 (14.1)

Ossudu Accord Warriors

July 15, 2025 6:30 pm

Durham

Leicestershire

July 16, 2025 12:00 am

Central Districts

Hobart Hurricanes

July 16, 2025 9:30 am

Mahe Megalo Strikers

Villianur Mohit Kings

July 16, 2025 12:00 pm

New Zealand

South Africa

July 16, 2025 1:00 pm

England Women

India Women

July 16, 2025 1:30 pm

Ossudu Accord Warriors

Ruby White Town Legends

July 16, 2025 2:30 pm

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

July 16, 2025 3:00 pm

Dubai Capitals

Rangpur Riders

July 16, 2025 6:30 pm

Middlesex

Surrey

July 17, 2025 12:00 am

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Hobart Hurricanes

July 17, 2025 3:00 pm

Central Districts

Rangpur Riders

July 18, 2025 12:00 pm

New Zealand

Zimbabwe

July 19, 2025 11:00 am

England Women

India Women

July 20, 2025 1:30 am

Australia A

Sri Lanka A

July 20, 2025 11:00 am

England U19

India U19

July 20, 2025 12:00 pm

South Africa

Zimbabwe

ALL

IPL 2026 Mini-Auction: Date, Time and Venue Key Details

by UMMADI JAYA June 21, 2025

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The IPL 2026 mini auction is set to play a crucial role in shaping team strategies ahead of the new season. While the official date and venue are yet to be confirmed, reports suggest the auction will take place in early 2026, likely in January or February. With several top players expected to be released and franchises looking to fine-tune their squads, the mini auction promises intense bidding and tactical reshuffles.

Mini Auction Schedule: Key Dates and Timing

Event	Details
Auction Type	IPL 2026 Mini Auction
Expected Auction Timing	January–February 2026
Trade Window (Preceding the Auction)	December 2025 – January 2026
Pre-Tournament Trade Window	February–March 2026
Official Auction Date Status	Unconfirmed (as of now)
Sources Indicating Timeline	Insider reports, cricket media outlets, IPL official site
Expected Formal Announcement	Late June – July 2025
Authority In Charge	IPL Governing Council and BCCI

IPL 2026: Where Will the Auction Happen?

Aspect	Details
Traditional Mini Auction Venues	Mumbai, Delhi (India)
Reason for Traditional Venues	Logistical ease; proximity to IPL headquarters (Mumbai)
2025 Mega Auction Venue	Jeddah (International location)
Impact of 2025 Mega Auction	Sparked speculation about future auctions being held outside India
Current Status for Upcoming Auction	No official venue confirmed; sources remain vague
Possibility of Non-Indian Venue	Possible, depending on BCCI’s strategic direction

IPL 2026 Player Trading and Auction Timeline

Trading Window	Timeframe	Purpose
Pre-Auction	June – July 2025	Teams negotiate player retentions and conduct early trades.
Mini Auction	Between July – Dec 2025	Main player acquisition event for filling squad slots.
Post-Auction	Dec 2025 – Jan 2026	Final roster adjustments immediately after the auction.
Pre-Tournament	Feb – Mar 2026	Last chance to tweak rosters before the 2026 IPL season begins.

Key Differences Between Mini and Mega Auctions

Feature	Mini Auction	Mega Auction
Player Pool	Released & underused players	Many new & existing players
Number of Players	Around 50–80	Several hundred
Focus	Fill gaps, fine-tune squads	Major squad rebuilds
Duration	Short & quick	Long & detailed
Strategy	Targeted buys (e.g., CSK, DC, PBKS)	Broad scouting
Team Goal	Balance youth, experience, budget	Build core teams

IPL 2026: Top Players Likely to Return to the Auction Pool and Spark Bidding Wars

Player Name	Category	Status	Expected Auction Value
Glenn Maxwell	Senior Overseas Player	Likely released	TBD
Faf du Plessis	Senior Overseas Player	Likely released	TBD
Ravichandran Ashwin	Senior Indian Player	Likely released	TBD