IPL 2026 Auction: KKR leads with ₹64.30 Cr purse; Abu Dhabi set for Dec 16

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah wrapped up this week, with some blockbusters acquisitions headlined by the duo of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer heading to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs 27 crore and Rs 26.75 crore respectively. Add to that the BCCI contracts and most of these players are relishing a hefty pay day. On that note, here's a look at the top-7 Indian players with the most expensive playing contracts, which primarily takes into context the amount they earn from IPL and the BCCI. (Image Source: iplt20.com)

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CNBC TV18•15-12-2025, 10:30

IPL 2026 Auction: KKR leads with ₹64.30 Cr purse; Abu Dhabi set for Dec 16

•The IPL 2026 auction will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, starting at 1:00 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. IST).
•Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have the largest auction purse with ₹64.30 crore.
•Mumbai Indians have the smallest purse available for the auction, with ₹2.75 crore.
•A total of 77 player slots, including 31 for overseas players, are available to be filled across all ten teams.
•The combined auction purse for all ten teams stands at ₹237.55 crore.

Why It Matters: This auction will decide the fate of IPL teams and player careers.

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