The IPL 2026 mini auction is set for major shake-ups as all ten franchises enter with contrasting budgets, different squad needs, and completely different levels of flexibility. While some teams walk in with record money to spend, others arrive with extremely tight funds, forcing them into calculated decisions. Here’s a complete purse-to-purse comparison—from the highest purse in the auction to the very lowest.

Which team has the highest purse for IPL 2026?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) top the list by a massive margin with Rs 64.30 crore. With 13 slots open—six of them overseas—the franchise is heading into a complete rebuild and can dominate the auction table with aggressive bidding.

Which team has the lowest purse for IPL 2026?

Mumbai Indians (MI) enter with the smallest budget of just Rs 2.75 crore, giving them very limited flexibility. With only five slots and one overseas vacancy, MI will be forced to rely on small, value-driven picks.

Team-wise purse comparison for IPL 2026 mini auction

1. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Rs 64.30 crore (Highest)
2. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Rs 43.40 crore
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Rs 25.50 crore
4. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Rs 22.95 crore
5. Delhi Capitals (DC) – Rs 21.80 crore
6. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rs 16.40 crore
7. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Rs 16.05 crore
8. Gujarat Titans (GT) – Rs 12.90 crore
9. Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Rs 11.50 crore
10. Mumbai Indians (MI) – Rs 2.75 crore (Lowest)

Summary: Who leads and who struggles?

  • Biggest wallet: KKR, with more than double the budget of most teams.

  • Strong spending power: CSK, SRH, LSG, and DC—all entering with over Rs 20 crore.

  • Mid-table budgets: RCB, RR, GT, PBKS—enough to make targeted moves.

  • Lowest purse and least flexibility: MI, with only Rs 2.75 crore.

With KKR loaded with cash and MI forced into a budget-tight auction, the IPL 2026 mini auction promises dramatic bidding wars, surprise picks, and franchise-defining moves.