TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2026 is around the corner, and the excitement is palpable! The teams are gearing up to build their squads ahead of the season with their fans eagerly awaiting the date. With the auction happening on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, the anticipation is building up!
Every team has completed their retentions, and now it's time to fine tune their squads. The franchises are strategising, analysing, and plotting to get their hands on the best talent. International stars and local heroes will be fighting for a spot in the coveted squads, and the competition is going to be fierce.
The fans are ecstatic, and the emotions are running high. Who will be the big buys? Which teams will make the smartest moves? The 2026 auction promises to be an unforgettable night, with drama, excitement, and surprises around every corner. The bidding wars are going to be intense, and the fans are ready to cheer their teams on!










| Sr. No. | Team | Funds Remaining | Overseas Players | Total Players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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₹43,40,00,000 | 4 | 16 | |
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₹21,80,00,000 | 3 | 17 | |
|
₹12,90,00,000 | 4 | 20 | |
|
₹64,30,00,000 | 2 | 12 | |
|
₹22,95,00,000 | 4 | 19 | |
|
₹2,75,00,000 | 7 | 20 | |
|
₹11,50,00,000 | 6 | 21 | |
|
₹16,05,00,000 | 7 | 16 | |
|
₹16,40,00,000 | 6 | 17 | |
|
₹25,50,00,000 | 6 | 15 |
Maximum overseas players: 8 Maximum squad size: 25
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| Role | Batsman | Nationality | Indian |
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| Bats | Bowls | |||
| Bio | ||||
| A 22-year old opening batsman who hails from Pune, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a consistent performer for his state team Maharashtra. He was the highest run-getter for Maharashtra in the league stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018-19. At the IPL 2019 Player Auction, the Chennai Super Kings secured his services at his base price of INR 20 lacs. | ||||
