IPL 2026 Auction: KKR leads purse, Green eyes record bid in Abu Dhabi.

• IPL 2026 mini-auction to be held on Tuesday, December 16, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• The auction will fill 77 slots across 10 IPL franchises, including 31 overseas players.
• Kolkata Knight Riders have the largest purse (Rs 64.3 crore) and most vacancies (13 slots).
• A total of 359 players will be up for grabs from 1390 registered players.
• The auction will be live-streamed on JioHotstar and broadcast on Star Sports channels starting 2:30 PM IST.

Why It Matters: It details the IPL Auction 2026, shaping team rosters and player futures.