All 10 IPL teams have finalized their list of retained and released players for the upcoming IPL 2026 auction. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have the highest purse of Rs. 64.30 crore with 13 slots available, while Mumbai Indians have the smallest purse of Rs. 2.75 crore and 5 slots to fill. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) released players like Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, and they have Rs. 43.40 crore and 9 slots to work with. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, has brought in Jadeja and Curran and will have Rs. 16.05 crore and 9 slots for the auction.
Delhi Capitals (DC) have a remaining purse of Rs. 21.80 crore with 8 slots to fill, while Gujarat Titans (GT) have Rs. 12.90 crore and 5 slots remaining. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have Rs. 22.95 crore and 6 slots to fill, and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have Rs. 11.50 crore and 4 slots remaining. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have Rs. 16.40 crore and 8 slots available, and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have Rs. 25.50 crore and 10 slots remaining.
Each team has made strategic decisions in terms of player retention and release to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. The auction promises to be an exciting event as teams look to build competitive rosters for IPL 2026.
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