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The IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 16, 2025 at the Etihad Arena, in Abu Dhabi. This marks the third consecutive year the IPL auction will be held overseas, underscoring the global appeal of the league. (Pic Credit: IANS) 2 / 8

A total of 350 players have been shortlisted from an initial registration of 1,390 cricketers. The list includes 240 Indian and 110 overseas players, with the highest base price set at Rs 2 crore. (Pic Credit: IANS) 3 / 8

This is a mini-auction, meaning franchises have already retained the majority of their core players. Here is the breakdown of the remaining purse (salary cap available) for each team heading into the auction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Rs 64.30 crore Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Rs 43.40

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