The Mumbai Indians will have the smallest budget of any IPL franchise heading into the 2026 auction on December 16. With just Rs. 2.75 crore left in their purse, they have the least amount of money to spend among all 10 teams. They also have five slots to fill, including one overseas position.
This tight budget surpasses the previous record set by the Chennai Super Kings, who had Rs. 4.8 crore remaining before the 2015 auction. A total of 359 players will be up for grabs at the upcoming auction, including 16 capped Indian cricketers and 99 capped overseas players. Each franchise can have a maximum squad size of 25 players, with a minimum of 18 players required and no more than eight of them allowed to be overseas players.
Unlike mega auctions, teams will not have the option to use the Right to Match card in the mini-auction. This means that they will have to be strategic in their bidding to secure the players they want. The auction is set to be a challenging one for the Mumbai Indians, given their limited budget and the need to fill multiple slots.
The article was published on December 15, 2025, providing fans with the latest updates on the upcoming IPL auction. With the Mumbai Indians facing financial constraints, it will be interesting to see how they navigate the auction and build their team for the upcoming season.
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