IPL 2026 Mini Auction Set for Dec 16 in Abu Dhabi; KKR Holds Biggest Purse

• IPL Mini Auction 2026 will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, starting at 2:30 PM IST.
• The auction will be a 'mini auction', completed in one day.
• Fans can watch on Star Sports Network or stream live on the JioCinema app and website.
• BCCI shortlisted 350 players, including 40 with a Rs 2 crore base price and 227 with a Rs 30 lakh base price.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have the highest purse balance of Rs 64.3 crore with 13 vacant slots, while Mumbai Indians (MI) have the lowest at Rs 2.75 crore.

Why It Matters: It reveals vital IPL Mini Auction 2026 information, directly affecting team compositions.