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Big foreign players like Andre Russell, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, David Miller, Josh English, Glenn Maxwell, Liam Livingstone, Wanindo Hasaranga will be in the IPL auction this time, whose teams have released them. But only 27 slots for foreign players are vacant in the auction, while the total number of slots is 78. Know the complete information related to the auction.
Let us tell you that this time the IPL auction can be of one day, because it will be a mini auction. A total of 10 teams play in IPL, each team can include a maximum of 25 players in its squad. Know the rules and information related to IPL auction and teams.
How many players can there be in an IPL team?
A maximum of 25 players can be included in a team.
IPL: How many maximum foreign players can there be in an IPL team?
An IPL team can include only a maximum of 8 foreign players in its squad.
How many total slots will be bid for in the IPL 2026 auction?
The players participating in the IPL auction will be shortlisted after a few days. A maximum of 77 players can be purchased, as there are only so many vacant slots for all 10 teams combined. KKR has the maximum number of slots vacant, it can buy 13 players. The least number of slots are in Punjab Kings, who have retained 21 players.
How many slots for foreign players are vacant in the IPL 2026 auction?
A total of 27 slots for foreign players from all the teams together are vacant in the IPL 2026 auction. See the list below to see the total slots of each team and the vacant slots of foreign players.
Total of all teams and number of overseas vacant slots
- Chennai Super Kings: 9 (4 overseas)
- Mumbai Indians: 5 (1 overseas)
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 13 (6 overseas)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: 8 (2 overseas)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 10 (2 overseas)
- Gujarat Titans: 5 (overseas)
- Rajasthan Royals: 9 (1 overseas)
- Lucknow Super Giants: 6 (4 overseas)
- Delhi Capitals: 8 (5 overseas)
- Punjab Kings: 4 (2 overseas)
Purse balance of all teams
- KKR- Rs 64.3 crore
- CSK- Rs 43.4 crore
- SRH- Rs 25.5 crore
- LSG- Rs 22.95 crore
- DC- Rs 21.8 crore
- RCB- Rs 16.4 crore
- RR- Rs 16.05 crore
- GT- Rs 12.9 crore
- PBKS- Rs 11.5 crore
- MI- Rs 2.75 crore
If we add up the purse balance of all the teams, it is Rs 237 crore, which the teams will spend to buy players in the auction. KKR has the highest purse and Mumbai Indians has the least.
When will IPL 2026 auction take place?
The date of IPL 2026 auction has not been officially announced yet, but according to the news, it may happen on December 15.
Where will IPL 2026 auction take place?
The priority for the venue of IPL 2026 auction is India, but the idea of holding it abroad is also underway. If this happens outside India, it can happen in UAE.