The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the 2026 season is set to take place on December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. Originally, 1,355 players had registered for the mini auction, but the final shortlist has been narrowed down to 359 players by the organisers.
Out of the shortlisted players, 244 are from India, with an additional nine names being added to the original list. The overseas representation is led by Australia and England, with 21 and 22 players respectively. Other countries represented in the final shortlist include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies.
Notable inclusions in the final shortlist are Ireland’s Josh Little and Malaysia’s Virandeep Singh, who are the sole representatives from their respective countries. The country-wise distribution of players in the shortlist is as follows: India (244), Afghanistan (10), Bangladesh (7), England (22), Ireland (1), Malaysia (1), New Zealand (16), South Africa (16), Sri Lanka (12), West Indies (9), and Australia (21).
The mini auction promises to be an exciting event with a diverse pool of talent from various cricketing nations vying for spots in the prestigious IPL teams. The auction is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, and cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this event.
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