IPL 2026 Auction: Dec 16, Abu Dhabi. KKR, CSK Lead Purse Power

• The IPL 2026 auction is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, starting at 2:30 PM IST.
• The auction will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and can be watched on Star Sports Network or streamed on JioHotstar.
• Teams have a maximum of Rs 237.55 crore to spend on 77 available player spots.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) holds the highest purse with Rs 64.3 crore, followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with Rs 43.4 crore.
• Australia's Cameron Green is expected to be the most expensive player, with Venkatesh Iyer and Liam Livingstone also anticipated to fetch high bids.

Why It Matters: It equips fans with crucial information to follow the IPL 2026 auction live.