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The stage is set in Abu Dhabi for the IPL 2026 auction<\/b><\/a>, an event crucial not for building core teams, but for executing surgical, high-impact squad enhancements. This auction is not about overhauling; it is the final fine-tuning before the season kicks off, where the market is often skewed by demand for niche skills and strategic gaps.<\/p>\n A total of 77 slots, including a highly contested 31 overseas positions, are up for grabs, drawing from a shortlisted pool of 359 players. The combined spending capacity of all ten franchises stands at a hefty \u20b9237.55 crore, promising intense bidding wars for top-tier Indian talent, who remain exempt from the new overseas salary cap of \u20b918 crore. Franchises with larger remaining purses, such as KKR and CSK<\/strong><\/a>, hold a distinct advantage, while teams with minimal funds, like MI, must rely on razor-sharp scouting for value buys. This one-day event is a high-octane blend of finance and cricket strategy, designed to complete the final roster puzzle for a fiercely competitive IPL season.<\/p>\n Also READ: <\/strong>IPL 2026 Auction: Broadcast, Live Streaming details \u2013 When and where to watch in India, Australia, UK & South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Remaining Purse:<\/b> \u20b911.50 Crore<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Total Slots Left: 4 (Least Vacancies): Overseas Slots Left: 2, Indian Slots Left: 2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n (Note: Maximum squad size is 25, with a maximum of 8 overseas players.)<\/em><\/p>\n Also READ: <\/strong>Top 5 oldest players in the IPL 2026 auction<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIPL 2026 Auction: The final frontier<\/strong><\/h2>\n
IPL 2026 Auction: Franchise-wise remaining purse and slot breakdown<\/h2>\n
1. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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2. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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3. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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4. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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5. Delhi Capitals (DC)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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6. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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7. Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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8. Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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9. Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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10. Mumbai Indians (MI)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n \nTeam<\/th>\n Remaining Purse (\u20b9 Crore)<\/th>\n Total Slots Left<\/th>\n Overseas Slots Left<\/th>\n Indian Slots Left<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)<\/td>\n 64.30<\/td>\n 13<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/td>\n 43.40<\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)<\/td>\n 25.50<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)<\/td>\n 22.95<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Delhi Capitals (DC)<\/td>\n 21.80<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/td>\n 16.40<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/td>\n 16.05<\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gujarat Titans (GT)<\/td>\n 12.90<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/td>\n 11.50<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mumbai Indians (MI)<\/td>\n 2.75<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n