The IPL 2026 mini-auction is coming on December 16 in Abu Dhabi! All teams submitted their retention lists by the November 15 deadline. Now, everyone wants to know the IPL team purse balance 2026 figures.
Each franchise has different money available to spend at auction. Some teams have huge budgets, while others need smart shopping. Let’s check who has the most cash for bidding.
IPL Team Purse Balance 2026 Breakdown
Kolkata Knight Riders – ₹64.30 CR
Chennai Super Kings – ₹43.40 CR
Sunrisers Hyderabad – ₹25.50 CR
Lucknow Super Giants – ₹22.95 CR
Delhi Capitals – ₹21.80 CR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – ₹16.40 CR
Rajasthan Royals – ₹16.05 CR
Gujarat Titans – ₹12.90 CR
Punjab Kings – ₹11.50 CR
Mumbai Indians – ₹2.75 CR
Here’s where each franchise stands financially for the auction. KKR has the most money among all franchises for IPL 2026. They can target any player they want without budget worries. CSK also has decent money available for their rebuilding plans.
Mumbai Indians work with the smallest purse this season unfortunately. They need selective buying and can’t bid on everyone. Gujarat Titans has a moderate amount for strategic reinforcements only. LSG sits somewhere in the middle with reasonable funds.
The IPL team’s remaining balance will decide bidding strategies. Teams with larger purses aim for established star players. Lesser money teams must find hidden gems at auctions.
Big Player Releases Before IPL 2026
KKR shocked everyone by releasing Andre Russell and Venkatesh Iyer. Josh Inglis and Ravi Bishnoi also entered the auction pool. These releases created major gaps in franchise compositions everywhere. Batting and bowling departments need filling across multiple franchises now.
CSK finished last season and wants to complete rebuilding this year. They’re hunting for quality all-rounders and death-over specialists desperately. Their purse allows them to bid aggressively. Rajasthan Royals need a new captain and wicketkeeper-batter urgently.
What Teams Need at Auction
Each franchise targets specific positions based on its gaps. CSK wants domestic and overseas all-rounders for 2026. KKR needs experienced top-order batters and overseas fast bowlers. Gujarat Titans hunt for backup pacers and power-hitting all-rounders.
LSG looks for spin options and Indian all-rounders now. SRH needs quality wrist spinners and domestic batting depth. Punjab Kings want aggressive overseas all-rounders and backup pacers. RCB targets domestic top-order batters and versatile all-rounders.
Delhi Capitals need experienced openers and reliable pace bowlers. Every team knows their weak spots clearly now. The auction will reshape the competitive landscape of IPL 2026.
