IPL Auction 2026: KKR Targets Green, Pathirana; CSK Eyes Uncapped Talent in Abu Dhabi

• IPL Auction 2026 to be held on December 16, 2:30 PM IST, at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• A total of 369 players will be up for grabs, with 77 slots available across 10 IPL teams.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has the highest purse (Rs 64.30 crore) and 13 empty slots.
• Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has Rs 43.4 crore for 9 slots; Mumbai Indians (MI) has the smallest budget.
• Cameron Green is expected to be the most expensive player; Gus Atkinson, Venkatesh Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi also in focus.

Why It Matters: IPL Auction 2026 set for Dec 16 in Abu Dhabi, with KKR, CSK, and top players like Green in focus.