{"id":22470,"date":"2025-12-16T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T03:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=671407"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:59:34","slug":"ipl-2026-auction-when-and-where-to-watch-ipl-auctions-live-today-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2026-auction-when-and-where-to-watch-ipl-auctions-live-today-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 Auction: When and where to watch IPL auctions live today \u2013 EXPLAINED"},"content":{"rendered":"

The IPL 2026 mini-auction<\/strong> will be held on Tuesday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, with proceedings set to begin at 2:30 PM IST<\/strong>. Unlike a mega auction, this edition is focused on fine-tuning squads<\/strong>, but a few franchises are expected to be far more aggressive than the rest.<\/p>\n

A total of 359 players<\/strong> \u2014 246 Indians and 113 overseas players<\/strong> \u2014 are part of the auction pool. The 10 IPL franchises<\/strong> will compete to fill a maximum of 77 slots<\/strong>, including 31 overseas spots<\/strong>, with squad sizes capped at 25 players<\/strong> and a maximum of eight overseas players per team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why KKR, CSK and SRH could dominate the auction<\/h3>\n

While most teams enter the mini-auction with limited requirements, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/strong> are expected to be the busiest at the table following underwhelming seasons.<\/p>\n

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  • Kolkata Knight Riders<\/strong> have the biggest task ahead, with 13 slots to fill<\/strong> and a massive purse of Rs 64.30 crore<\/strong>, giving them unmatched flexibility.<\/li>\n
  • Chennai Super Kings<\/strong> follow with Rs 43.40 crore<\/strong>, allowing them to target multiple all-rounders and bowlers.<\/li>\n
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/strong>, with Rs 25.50 crore<\/strong>, are also well placed to address key gaps, particularly in their bowling and batting depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Collectively, all teams have Rs 237.55 crore<\/strong> to spend, but these three franchises hold a significant chunk of the total auction purse.<\/p>\n

    Auction format and player sets<\/h3>\n

    The IPL 2026 auction pool has been divided into 42 sets<\/strong>, classified by player roles \u2014 batters, bowlers, all-rounders and wicketkeepers \u2014 and further split into capped and uncapped categories<\/strong>. The auction will proceed sequentially, set by set.<\/p>\n

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    • Set 1<\/strong> features capped batters, including Cameron Green, David Miller and Prithvi Shaw<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Uncapped players<\/strong> begin appearing from Set 6<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • There is no marquee set<\/strong>, unlike mega auctions<\/li>\n
    • Base prices range from Rs 40 lakh to Rs 2 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Overseas player salary cap explained<\/h3>\n

      A notable rule this year is the salary cap for overseas players<\/strong>. The maximum amount payable to any overseas cricketer will be the lower of:<\/p>\n

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      • The highest retention price (Rs 18 crore)<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n
      • The highest bid from the previous mega auction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Since Rishabh Pant fetched Rs 27 crore<\/strong> in the last mega auction, the effective cap for overseas players at this mini-auction stands at Rs 18 crore<\/strong>. Any bid exceeding this amount will be collected by the BCCI<\/strong> and redirected to its player development programme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Where to watch IPL 2026 auction live in India<\/h3>\n
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        • Live streaming:<\/strong> JioHotstar app and website<\/li>\n
        • TV telecast:<\/strong> Star Sports Network channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          This will be the third consecutive year<\/strong> the IPL auction is being held outside India, following Dubai in 2024<\/strong> and Jeddah in 2025<\/strong>, with Abu Dhabi hosting the 2026 edition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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