LIVE BLOG: IPL 2026 Player Auction

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Welcome to our live blog for the IPL 2026 player mini auction. Up to 77 players are set to be sold from the 369 shortlisted, with a total auction purse of INR 237.55 crore. For at least two franchises—KKR and CSK—the stakes are high. With two of the biggest purses, they are likely to dictate proceedings at the start of the session.

Stay tuned as we bring you every bid, every buy, and every update live as it unfolds.

Cam Green has been the most talked-about player in the build-up. Despite listing himself in the batters' category, the Australian has confirmed his availability to bowl in IPL 2026. Which team do you think will secure him?

We've analyzed what the 10 teams will be shopping for in Abu Dhabi. Part 1 covers CSK, SRH, DC, RCB, and PBKS. Part 2 covers KKR, GT, MI, RR, and LSG.

Meanwhile, have you ever wondered what happens in case of a tie-breaker? In the past, players like Kieron Pollard, Shane Bond (in 2010), and Ravindra Jadeja (in 2012) were snapped up through tie-break secret bids, but the rules governing such situations have since been updated.