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KKR final squad for IPL 2026
Batters and all-rounders:
Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Rachin Ravindra, Daksh Kamra, Sarthak RanjanWicketkeepers:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Tejasvi DahiyaBowlers:
Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Akash Deep, Tyagi, Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman, Varun Chakaravarthy - 8:14 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
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Atharva Ankolekar sold to Mumbai Indians at base price
Mumbai Indians added young Indian spinner Atharva Ankolekar to their squad at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 23-year-old provides MI with an additional spin option as the franchise continues to strengthen its domestic core ahead of the new season.
- 7:18 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Amit Kumar joins Sunrisers Hyderabad at base price
Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up 23-year-old spinner Amit Kumar at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The young Indian bowler adds depth to SRH’s spin options as the franchise continues to build its squad for the upcoming season.
- 7:10 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Cooper Connolly snapped up by Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore
Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly attracted interest from Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings during the Tata IPL Auction 2026 before Punjab Kings had the final say. The 22-year-old, who came in with a base price of ₹2 crore, was eventually picked up by Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore, strengthening their overseas options with a young bat-and-spin prospect.
- 7:09 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Onkar Tarmale joins Sunrisers Hyderabad at base price
Sunrisers Hyderabad added young Indian seamer Onkar Tarmale to their squad after securing him for ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 23-year-old was picked up at his base price as SRH continued to invest in emerging domestic pace talent during the auction.
- 7:07 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Mohammad Izhar taken up by Mumbai Indians at base price
Mumbai Indians added young Indian seamer Mohammad Izhar to their squad after picking him up for ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 21-year-old was secured at his base price as MI continued to strengthen their pace-bowling options during the auction proceedings.
- 7:07 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Sakib Hussain sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad at base price
Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up young Indian seamer Sakib Hussain for ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 21-year-old was secured by SRH at his base price as the franchise continued to add depth to its pace-bowling resources during the auction.
- 7:06 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Ravi Singh sold to Rajasthan Royals for ₹95 lakh at IPL 2026 auction
Ravi Singh was picked up by Rajasthan Royals for ₹95 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026 after a bidding contest with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The bidding started at his base price of ₹30 lakh before RR raised the paddle to secure the player, continuing their squad build-up in the accelerated phase of the auction.
- 7:03 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Salil Arora sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹1.5 crore at IPL 2026 auction
Salil Arora was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹1.5 crore at the Tata IPL Auction 2026 following a brief bidding contest with Mumbai Indians. The bidding began at his base price of ₹30 lakh before SRH raised the paddle to secure the player, adding depth to their squad as the auction progressed.
- 7:03 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Mangesh Yadav sold to RCB for ₹5.2 crore at IPL 2026 auction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Mangesh Yadav for ₹5.2 crore at the Tata IPL Auction 2026 after a bidding contest with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The auction started at his base price of ₹30 lakh before RCB pushed the bid significantly to seal the deal.
The aggressive move underlined RCB’s intent to bolster their squad, with Yadav emerging as one of the notable buys in this phase of the auction.
- 6:58 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Aman Khan sold to Chennai Super Kings for ₹40 lakh at IPL 2026 auction
Chennai Super Kings added Indian all-rounder Aman Khan to their squad after securing his services for ₹40 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The bidding began at his base price of ₹30 lakh, with Punjab Kings also showing interest before CSK raised the paddle and closed the deal.
The 29-year-old bat-seam option attracted attention for his domestic experience and versatility, and CSK’s move reflects their continued focus on strengthening Indian depth during the auction.
- 6:57 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Satvik Deswal sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at base price
Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked up Satvik Deswal at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. With no extended bidding war, RCB moved in quickly to add the Indian batter to their squad, strengthening their domestic options as the auction progressed.
- 6:55 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Akshat Raghuvanshi sold to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2.20 crore
Akshat Raghuvanshi attracted strong interest at the Tata IPL Auction 2026, with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants entering the bidding. Starting from his base price of ₹30 lakh, the contest quickly escalated before LSG had the final say, securing the young Indian batter for ₹2.20 crore. The signing adds another promising domestic option to Lucknow’s squad as they continue to invest in emerging talent.
- 6:53 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Danish Malewar sold to Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakh
Young Indian batter Danish Malewar was picked up by Mumbai Indians at his base price of ₹30 lakh at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 22-year-old entered the auction as a domestic prospect and found a spot with MI without an extended bidding battle, giving the franchise another emerging Indian option to develop for the future.
- 6:52 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Mustafizur Rahman sold to KKR for ₹9.20 crore
Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman attracted strong interest at the Tata IPL Auction 2026, with Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings initially entering the bidding. After DC dropped out, Kolkata Knight Riders stepped in and pushed the price higher. KKR eventually secured Mustafizur for ₹9.20 crore, well above his ₹2 crore base price, adding proven death-overs expertise and international experience to their bowling attack.
- 6:42 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Tim Seifert sold to KKR at base price
Kolkata Knight Riders added experienced wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert to their squad at the Tata IPL Auction 2026, snapping him up at his base price of ₹1.50 crore. With no extended bidding contest, KKR closed the deal swiftly, strengthening their wicketkeeping and middle-order options as the auction progressed.
- 6:42 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Jason Holder sold to Gujarat Titans for ₹7 crore at IPL Auction 2026
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder was snapped up by Gujarat Titans for ₹7 crore at the Tata IPL Auction 2026. Holder entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore and immediately drew interest from Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.
After a brief bidding battle, GT went all the way to ₹7 crore to secure the experienced pace-bowling all-rounder. Holder’s height, bounce, death-over bowling skills, and lower-order hitting make him a valuable addition as Gujarat Titans strengthen their overseas core for the upcoming season.
- 6:36 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Rahul Tripathi returns to KKR for ₹75 lakh at IPL Auction 2026
Experienced Indian batter Rahul Tripathi was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders at his base price of ₹75 lakh during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. The 34-year-old attracted interest early but was eventually snapped up by KKR without a bidding war.
Tripathi, who has previously represented KKR, brings familiarity, flexibility, and proven IPL experience to the squad. His ability to bat across the top and middle order adds depth to KKR’s batting options as they continue to shape their squad for the upcoming season.
- 6:35 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Pathum Nissanka sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹4 crore at IPL Auction 2026
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka found a new IPL home as Delhi Capitals secured his services for ₹4 crore during the Tata IPL Auction 2026. Nissanka, who entered the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh, attracted interest from Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, setting up a brief bidding battle.
KKR opened the bidding, but Delhi stayed aggressive as the price climbed rapidly. The Capitals eventually outbid KKR to seal the deal at ₹4 crore, adding a technically sound top-order batter to their squad. Known for his consistency in international cricket and ability to anchor innings, Nissanka’s inclusion strengthens Delhi’s batting depth ahead of the new season.
- 6:11 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Players sold so far in IPL 2026 Auction
David Miller - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals
Cameron Green - 25.20 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders
Wanindu Hasaranga - 2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants
Venkatesh Iyer - 7 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Quinton de Kock - 1 crore - Mumbai Indians
Ben Duckett - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals
Finn Allen - 2 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders
Jacob Duffy - 2 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Matheesha Pathirana - 18 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders
Anrich Nortje - 2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants
Ravi Bishnoi - 7.20 crore - Rajasthan Royals
Akeal Hosein - 2 crore - Chennai Super Kings
Shivang Kumar - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad
Prashant Veer - 14.20 crore - Chennai Super Kings
Auqib Nabi - 8.40 crore - Delhi Capitals
Tejasvi Singh - 3 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders
Mukul Choudhary - 2.60 crore - Lucknow Super Giants
Kartik Sharma - 14.20 crore - Chennai Super Kings
Sushant Mishra - 90 lakh - Rajasthan Royals
Naman Tiwari - 1 crore - Lucknow Super Giants
Kartik Tyagi - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders
Ashok Sharma - 90 lakh - Gujarat Titans
Yash Raj Punja - Rs. 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals
Prashant Solanki - Rs. 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders
Vignesh Puthur - Rs. 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals
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Sushant Mishra sold to RR
Left-arm pacer Sushant Mishra attracted interest from Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals early in the bidding. After Delhi exited, KKR briefly joined the contest, but Rajasthan Royals had the final say, securing Mishra for ₹90 lakh in the accelerated round of the IPL Auction 2026.
- 5:25 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Naman Tiwari sold to LSG at 1cr
Young Indian seamer Naman Tiwari, who came into the IPL Auction 2026 with a base price of ₹30 lakh, saw interest from Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals initially. LSG later joined the bidding, after which DC dropped out. The contest concluded quickly, with Lucknow Super Giants securing Tiwari for ₹1 crore during the accelerated auction round.
- 5:23 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Kartik Tyagi sold to KKR at base price
Fast bowler Kartik Tyagi entered the IPL Auction 2026 with a base price of ₹30 lakh. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showed interest and moved in early, with no extended bidding from other franchises. The deal was quickly closed as KKR secured Tyagi at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the accelerated auction round.
- 5:23 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Ashok Sharma sold to Gujarat Titans
Young Indian player Ashok Sharma, who came in with a base price of ₹30 lakh, attracted interest from KKR and RR in the early stages of bidding. After RR dropped out, Gujarat Titans (GT) entered the contest and closed the deal at ₹90 lakh, securing Sharma during the accelerated phase of the IPL Auction 2026.
- 5:17 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Tejasvi Singh sold to KKR after three-team bidding war
A lively bidding contest unfolded for Tejasvi Singh, who entered the auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh. MI, KKR and RR initially showed interest, before the race narrowed down to KKR and RR. After a brief duel, Kolkata Knight Riders sealed the deal at ₹3 crore, securing the 23-year-old Indian wicketkeeper during the accelerated auction round.
- 5:14 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Mukul Choudhary goes to LSG after brief bidding war
Uncapped Indian keeper Mukul Choudhary, who entered the auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh, attracted interest from Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals early on. MI bowed out at ₹1 crore before Lucknow Super Giants joined the fray. With no further bids forthcoming, LSG sealed the deal at ₹2.6 crore, adding the 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter to their squad.
- 5:08 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Kartik Sharma sold to CSK for ₹14.2 crore
The bidding for Kartik Sharma took another dramatic turn as SRH re-entered the auction after MI and LSG had dropped out. A tense contest followed between CSK, KKR and SRH, with the price soaring rapidly. In the end, Chennai Super Kings outbid the competition to secure Kartik Sharma for ₹14.20 crore, marking one of the biggest deals of the IPL Auction 2026 so far.
- 4:58 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Shivang Kumar sold to SRH at base price
Sunrisers Hyderabad added Shivang Kumar to their squad after snapping him up for his base price of ₹30 lakh at the IPL Auction 2026. The deal was wrapped up quickly with no extended bidding, as SRH moved decisively to secure the player during the accelerated phase of the auction.
- 4:56 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Prashant Veer creates auction buzz with ₹14.20 crore CSK deal
Teenage all-rounder Prashant Ramendra Veer emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the IPL Auction 2026 after being snapped up by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore, despite a base price of just ₹30 lakh. The bidding began with LSG and MI, before CSK and SRH joined in, triggering an intense auction battle.
Born on November 24, 2005, in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, the 19-year-old is a left-handed batter who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox. CSK’s big investment reflects strong faith in Veer’s potential, marking a major breakthrough moment in the youngster’s early career.
- 4:18 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Auqib Dar sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore after bidding war with RR, RCB and SRH
Uncapped Indian pacer Auqib Dar has been snapped up by Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore following an intense bidding battle involving Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dar entered the auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh, with RCB exiting at ₹2 crore before SRH joined in, eventually allowing DC to secure the Jammu & Kashmir bowler, who represents Jammu & Kashmir in domestic cricket and hails from Baramulla.
- 4:18 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Franchises asked to submit player names for accelerated round at IPL Auction 2026
All ten teams have now been requested to submit the names of players they wish to target for the accelerated auction phase. This move is expected to speed up proceedings, with franchises focusing only on shortlisted players as the auction enters its next stage.
- 4:11 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Maheesh Theekshana and Mujeeb Ur Rahman go unsold; CSK pick Akeal Hosein for ₹2 crore
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana and Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman failed to attract bids and remain unsold in this round of the IPL Auction 2026. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings added West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, securing him at his base price of ₹2 crore.
- 4:04 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Ravi Bishnoi sold to Rajasthan Royals for ₹7.20 crore after bidding war with CSK and SRH
Rajasthan Royals have secured Ravi Bishnoi for ₹7.20 crore following a competitive bidding battle involving Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bishnoi entered the auction at a base price of ₹2 crore, with CSK exiting at ₹6 crore before SRH joined the race, eventually allowing RR to seal the deal.
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Matheesha Pathirana sold to KKR for ₹18 crore after bidding war with LSG and DC
Kolkata Knight Riders have secured Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore following a fierce bidding battle involving Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. LSG pushed the price to ₹15.8 crore before DC briefly stayed in the race, but KKR entered late and closed the deal, adding a high-pace death-overs specialist to their bowling attack.
- 3:33 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
RCB snap up Jacob Duffy for ₹2 crore as Matt Henry, Akash Deep, Shivam Mavi and Gerald Coetzee go unsold
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have signed Jacob Duffy at his base price of ₹2 crore. Meanwhile, Matt Henry, Akash Deep, Shivam Mavi and Gerald Coetzee failed to attract bids and remain unsold in this round of the IPL Auction 2026.
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Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Smith go unsold at IPL Auction 2026
England wicketkeeper-batters Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Smith fail to attract bids in Set 2 of the IPL Auction 2026. Both overseas batters entered the auction with base prices of ₹1 crore and ₹2 crore respectively, but franchises chose to pass in this round.
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Venkatesh Iyer sold to RCB for ₹7 crore after bidding war with LSG, GT and KKR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore after an intense bidding sequence involving Lucknow Super Giants, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. The all-rounder entered at a base price of ₹2 crore, with RCB outbidding KKR to clinch the deal.
- 3:12 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Wanindu Hasaranga sold to LSG for ₹2 crore at IPL Auction 2026
Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2 crore, with LSG securing the leg-spinning all-rounder at his base price. The signing adds wicket-taking spin strength and depth to LSG’s middle overs bowling options.
- 3:04 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Gus Atkinson, Rachin Ravindra, Liam Livingstone and Wiaan Mulder go unsold in IPL Auction 2026
The unsold list in Set 2 continues to grow as Wiaan Mulder also fails to attract any bids in the ongoing IPL Auction 2026. The South Africa all-rounder, along with Gus Atkinson, Rachin Ravindra and Liam Livingstone, entered the auction as capped players but remains unsold in this round as franchises stay cautious with their purse and overseas combinations.
- 2:58 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
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Cameron Green sold to KKR for record ₹25.20 crore, becomes IPL auction’s most expensive overseas player
Kolkata Knight Riders have pulled off a historic signing, securing Cameron Green for ₹25.20 crore after an intense bidding war involving Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. RR dropped out at ₹13.60 crore, CSK briefly entered the fray, before KKR sealed the deal, making Green the most expensive player in IPL auction history, surpassing Mitchell Starc (₹20.50 crore) and Pat Cummins.
- 2:43 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Devon Conway goes unsold at IPL Auction 2026
New Zealand batter Devon Conway fails to attract any bids in the ongoing IPL Auction 2026. The left-hander entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore but remains unsold in this round as franchises stay cautious with overseas batting options early on.
- 2:42 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Prithvi Shaw goes unsold in early rounds of IPL Auction 2026
India batter Prithvi Shaw fails to attract any bids in the initial round of the IPL Auction 2026. Shaw entered the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh but remains unsold as teams hold back on top-order batting options early in the proceedings.
- 2:39 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
David Miller sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹2 crore at IPL Auction 2026
Veteran South African batter David Miller has been picked up by Delhi Capitals at his base price of ₹2 crore. The experienced finisher finds a new home after being released by Lucknow Super Giants, adding late-order depth to DC’s batting line-up.
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David Miller, Rovman Powell and Donovan Ferreira among finisher options to watch in today’s IPL Auction
With franchises looking to strengthen their lower middle order, finisher batters available in today’s IPL Auction 2026 are expected to attract measured but focused interest. David Miller, released by Lucknow Super Giants, stands out as the most experienced finisher in the auction pool, offering proven late-innings composure and power-hitting ability.
Donovan Ferreira, released by Delhi Capitals, is another name teams could track closely, particularly those seeking a younger finisher who can contribute quick runs down the order. Dasun Shanaka, released by Gujarat Titans, adds further depth to the finisher category, bringing international experience and the ability to clear the ropes in the closing overs.
- 2:23 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Chennai Super Kings release Jadeja, Pathirana and Conway
Chennai Super Kings have released several prominent players as they reshape their squad. The released players include Ravindra Jadeja, Andre Siddarth, Deepak Hooda, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Matheesha Pathirana, Sam Curran, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Rahul Tripathi, Shaikh Rasheed, Vansh Bedi and Vijay Shankar.
- 2:23 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders release Andre Russell, Nortje and de Kock
Kolkata Knight Riders have made some of the biggest calls ahead of the auction. The players released by KKR include Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Luvnith Sisodia, Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Spencer Johnson and Venkatesh Iyer.
- 2:22 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Lucknow Super Giants release David Miller and Ravi Bishnoi
Lucknow Super Giants have freed up key slots by releasing a mix of experienced Indian and overseas players. The released players include Aryan Juyal, David Miller, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Ravi Bishnoi, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep and Shamar Joseph.
- 2:22 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Mumbai Indians release Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb and Topley
Mumbai Indians have released multiple players ahead of the auction, trimming their squad further. The players released by MI are Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Karn Sharma, Lizaad Williams, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Reece Topley, Krishnan Shrijith, Satyanarayana Raju and Vignesh Puthur.
- 2:22 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Rajasthan Royals release Sanju Samson, Hasaranga among key names
Rajasthan Royals have made significant changes to their squad by releasing several high-profile players. The list of released players includes Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga.
- 2:22 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru move on from Livingstone, Ngidi and Agarwal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have released a group of players across formats and roles. The released players include Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi, Mayank Agarwal, Manoj Bhandage, Swastik Chikara and Mohit Rathee as RCB head into the auction with clear gaps to fill.
- 2:22 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad release Shami, Zampa and Rahul Chahar
Sunrisers Hyderabad have released several experienced players ahead of the IPL Auction 2026. The players released by SRH are Mohammed Shami, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder, Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh and Rahul Chahar.
- 2:22 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Punjab Kings release Glenn Maxwell, Inglis and Jamieson before auction
Punjab Kings have made some big calls ahead of the auction, releasing prominent overseas players. The list of released players includes Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Sen and Praveen Dubey, giving PBKS flexibility going into the bidding.
- 2:22 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Gujarat Titans release Rutherford, Coetzee among notable names
Gujarat Titans have let go of several players, including overseas options, as they head into the auction with a largely settled core. The released players are Sherfane Rutherford, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya and Mahipal Lomror.
- 2:21 PM (IST) 16 Dec 2025
Delhi Capitals part ways with several overseas and senior players ahead of auction
Delhi Capitals have released a mix of overseas and Indian players ahead of the IPL Auction 2026. The players released by DC include Donovan Ferreira, Darshan Nalkande, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma and Sediqullah Atal, opening up multiple slots across batting and bowling departments.
The IPL Auction 2026 gets underway today in Dubai, with all ten franchises set to reshape their squads ahead of the new season. With several marquee names in the auction pool, strategic gaps to fill, and no Right to Match (RTM) cards available due to the mini-auction format, teams will have little margin for error at the table.
Kolkata Knight Riders enter the auction looking for a like-for-like replacement for Andre Russell, while Rajasthan Royals are keen to strengthen their spin attack and add domestic depth. Lucknow Super Giants are expected to focus on a middle-order batter and an all-rounder, even as their Indian pace stocks look settled. Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, come in with largely settled squads and limited spending power, meaning smart buys will be the priority.
Several high-profile players such as Cameron Green, David Miller, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jonny Bairstow and Matheesha Pathirana are expected to attract strong bidding interest, while big names like Andre Russell and Glenn Maxwell will be absent after not registering for the auction.
Stay tuned here for ball-by-ball style IPL Auction 2026 live updates, including player sales, unsold lists, bidding wars, team strategies and key takeaways from Dubai as the auction unfolds.