The IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi will reshape squads across the ten franchises. With 77 slots up for grabs and a combined remaining purse of ₹237.55 crore, teams enter the sale with sharply different needs and buying power. Franchises will look to plug immediate gaps, pace, middle-order power, spin options and finishing all-rounders. Kolkata Knight Riders lead the spenders with ₹64.3 crore left; Mumbai Indians arrive with just ₹2.75 crore. The winners will be the sides that pair clear strategy with smart bidding on the day.The BCCI confirmed 350 players on the final auction list, including top internationals and a deep pool of Indian talent. Several high-value names and emerging domestic bowlers are expected to spark bidding wars. Franchises will have to shortlist the

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