The IPL 2026 mini-auction, set for December 16 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, features 350 shortlisted players divided into sets for organized bidding. This structure ensures efficient pacing, starting with capped players before uncapped ones.
Bidding begins with a full round of capped players, sequenced by batsmen, all-rounders, wicketkeepers, fast bowlers, and spinners. Uncapped players follow in a dedicated round, accelerating after player 70 to cover the remaining list quickly. Franchises can nominate unsold players for extra accelerated rounds.
IPL 2026 Auction Set’s List
Key Player Sets Highlights
- Set 1 (High-Profile Caps): Leads with stars like Cameron Green, Quinton de Kock, and Venkatesh Iyer in the ₹2 crore base price bracket (40 players total).
- Indian Dominance: 240 Indians among 359 registered (350 final), including Steve Smith and top uncapped talents.
- Overseas Mix: 110 internationals, filling 77 slots (31 overseas max per team).
Teams like KKR (₹64.3cr purse) eye big buys, while MI (₹2.75cr) focus on value. RTM rules and ₹151cr cap per team add strategy. Expect bidding wars for all-rounders and finishers.
