IPL 2026 Mini-Auction: 350 Players, 77 Slots Up For Grabs in Abu Dhabi

• IPL 2026 mini-auction to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025, starting at 2:30 PM IST.
• 350 cricketers are shortlisted for 77 vacant slots across 10 teams.
• The auction includes 16 capped Indians, 98 capped overseas players, and 230 uncapped Indians.
• 40 players have a base price of ₹2 crore, the highest category.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) enters the auction with the highest purse of ₹64.30 crore.

Why It Matters: This auction shapes IPL teams, impacting future season performance.