IPL 2026 Auction: Abu Dhabi set for 359 players; KKR's big purse, 13 slots.

• IPL 2026 auction is on Tuesday, December 16, at 2:30 PM IST in Abu Dhabi.
• 359 players are shortlisted for 77 available slots, with 31 for overseas players.
• Cameron Green is a top prospect; KKR has the largest purse (Rs 64.30 crore) but needs to fill 13 slots.
• The auction will be telecast on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.

Why It Matters: It determines the composition and strength of IPL teams for 2026.