IPL 2026 Mini Auction: Rules, Retention, Purse Update & Top Players to Watch

Last Updated: 10 Nov 2025

Source: ChatpataNews.site Sports Desk

Quick Highlights

  • IPL 2026 Mini Auction expected hai December me (Official date soon announce hogi).
  • Teams pehle apna Retained + Released Players list declare karengi.
  • Purse thoda increase hone ka expectation hai iss season.
  • Focus jyada hoga Indian Pace Attack + Finishers + Wrist Spin options pe.

1) Auction ka Process kaise hota hai?

IPL Mini Auction basically ek squad balance event hota hai. Teams kuch players release karke purse free karti hai, aur fir auction me strategy ke hisaab se naye players leti hai.

  • Auction Window: December 2025 (expected)
  • Player Pool: Retained + Released + Registered Players
  • Auction Rounds: Pehle main rounds, phir accelerated rounds

2) Retention & RTM (Right-to-Match)

Auction se pehle har team apni retention list submit karti hai. Agar RTM allowed hua, to team kisi released player ko highest bid match karke wapas le sakti hai.

Retention Strategy Tips

  • Core set ready rakho — Ek opener, ek anchor, ek finisher, aur 2 reliable bowlers.
  • Aise players release karo jo performance ke hisaab se unke price ke worth nahi lag rahe.
  • Overseas players ke availability window ko check karna zaroori hai.

3) Purse Calculation (Simple Example)

Purse = Previous balance + New purse addition + Released players ki value – Retained players ka cost

ComponentAmount (₹ Crore)
Last season ka remaining purse7.5
Season increment expected5.0
Released players se free hua amount14.0
Retained players ka cost-18.0
Total purse available8.5

4) Team-wise Requirements (Short Summary)

TeamMain NeedSecondary Need
CSKDeath Overs BowlerPowerplay Hitter
MIWrist SpinnerMiddle Order Anchor
RCBFinisherDeath Bowling Specialist
KKRLeft Arm Fast BowlerBackup Indian Opener
RRSpin Control BowlerBackup WK Option

5) Top Players to Watch

Uncapped Indian Talents

  • 150+ SR wala aggressive opener
  • Lower order finisher jo 16–20 overs me impact kare
  • Pace bowler jiske paas slower ball & yorker variation ho

Overseas Picks (Role-Based)

  • Powerplay Pace Bowler: 135+ km/h, swing with control
  • Wrist Spinner: googly + control, middle overs me impact
  • Finisher: Yorker + slower ball specialist overs 16-20

6) IPL 2026 Auction Live Tracker (Auction ke din fill karo)

TimePlayerRoleBase PriceSold PriceTeamPurse Left

FAQs

Q. Kya iss saal Mega Auction hoga?
A. Mega Auction usually 3 saal ke cycle me hota hai, confirmation BCCI karega.

Q. Unsold players firse auction me aa sakte hain?
A. Haan, accelerated round me wapas aate hain.

Q. Kya purse next year carry hota hai?
A. Yes, mostly purse carry forward hota hai.