The Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have announced their retained and released players for the upcoming season, with Kolkata Knight Riders releasing the most players and heading to the auction with 13 slots to fill, including six overseas players. Chennai Super Kings also made significant changes, with nine slots to fill. The auction for the next season will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16.
Here is a breakdown of how many slots each team has left:
– Chennai Super Kings: 9 slots (4 overseas)
– Mumbai Indians: 5 slots (1 overseas)
– Kolkata Knight Riders: 13 slots (6 overseas)
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 8 slots (2 overseas)
– Sunrisers Hyderabad: 10 slots (2 overseas)
– Gujarat Titans: 5 slots (4 overseas)
– Rajasthan Royals: 9 slots (1 overseas)
– Lucknow Super Giants: 6 slots (4 overseas)
– Delhi Capitals: 8 slots (5 overseas)
– Punjab Kings: 4 slots (2 overseas)
The teams are gearing up for the upcoming season and making strategic decisions to strengthen their squad. The auction is expected to be a competitive event as teams look to secure the best players for their line-up. Stay tuned for more updates as the teams prepare for the IPL season. The information was published on November 15, 2025.
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