Mumbai Indians' Smart Play: 5 Players Acquired with Lowest Funds at IPL 2026 Auction

• Mumbai Indians entered the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi with the lowest purse of 2.75 crore rupees.
• Despite limited funds, MI strategically acquired 5 players, reaching a total squad strength of 25.
• Key acquisitions include Quinton de Kock (1 crore) and four other players (Danish Malewar, Mohammad Salauddin Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat) for 30 lakh each.
• All five players were successfully bought at their base price, showcasing MI's shrewd auction strategy.
• Prior to the auction, MI had retained 17 players and made key trades, including Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, and Sherfane Rutherford.

Why It Matters: Mumbai Indians cleverly secured 5 players at base price with minimal funds, completing their 25-member squad.