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]IPL 2026 Auction: Updated Purse Balance for All Ten Teams
by K D Mishra
The 10 IPL teams have announced which players they will keep and which ones they will release before next season’s mini auction, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16.
All teams shared their final lists with the BCCI before the deadline on November 15. Kolkata Knight Riders made a major decision by releasing Venkatesh Iyer, who was signed for ₹23.75 crore. The team also released Andre Russell, a two-time IPL winner who was retained earlier for ₹12 crore.
IPL 2026 Auction – Purse Remaining
| Team | Purse Remaining (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 43.40 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 2.75 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 16.40 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 64.30 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 25.50 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 12.90 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 16.05 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 21.80 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 22.95 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 11.50 |
