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The countdown for IPL 2026 auction has started. This time in the auction, 10 teams will be seen buying 77 players together. And to do this, he will have a total amount of Rs 237.55 crore in his purse. But, which team has the most money in its purse? Which team needs the most and which needs the least players. These are the questions whose answers are important to know before the auction. So let us know the answers to 10 such big questions.

first question- When and where will the IPL 2026 auction take place?

answer- The IPL 2026 auction will take place in Abu Dhabi from December 16. It will start at 2:30 pm according to Indian time. This is the mini auction of IPL.

second question- What is meant by mini auction and why is it happening?

answer- The mega auction of IPL happens once every 3 years. Whereas mini auctions take place in the 2 years between mega auctions. For example, if there was a mega auction in IPL 2025, now there will be a mini auction in the 2026 and 2027 IPL seasons. In the mega auction, teams can retain only 6 players and the rest have to be bought.

Third question- Who is conducting the mini auction of IPL 2026 and who is the auctioneer?

answer- IPL is BCCI's league. In such a situation, he also organizes its auction. This time too the auctioneer will be Mallika Sagar.

Fourth question- How many players are going to enter the auction?

answer- 1390 players had registered for the mini auction of IPL 2026, out of which BCCI has shortlisted 350 players.

Fifth question- Which team has the least money in its purse and which has the most money?

answer- For the mini auction of IPL 2026, 10 teams have a total amount of Rs 237.55 crore. But, out of these, KKR has the maximum of Rs 64.30 crore. Whereas Mumbai Indians have the least amount of Rs 2.75 crore.

Sixth question- How many players have IPL teams retained and how many slots are vacant?

answer- The 10 IPL teams together have retained 173 players, out of which 45 are foreigners. Generally, there can be 250 players in 10 teams including 80 foreign players. In this regard, 77 slots are vacant, out of which 52 are for Indian and 25 for foreign players.

Seventh question- How many players were traded before the IPL 2026 auction?

answer- A total of 8 players were traded before the IPL 2026 auction, which included big names like Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Mohammed Shami, Arjun Tendulkar.

Eighth question- Who will bid first in the IPL 2026 auction?

answer- The auction usually starts with the set of international players. And, the same thing will be seen this time too. This sequence continues in the sequence of batsman, all-rounder, wicketkeeper, fast bowler and spinner. In this sequence, after international players comes the number of uncapped players. The names of 34 players included in the first 5 sets will be taken gradually. Meaning teams will have more time to buy them. The speed of bidding will increase as soon as the set of uncapped players arrives.

Ninth question- Where can you watch IPL 2026 auction?

answer- IPL 2026 mini auction can be watched on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar.

Tenth question- Will the names of all 350 players be called in the auction?

answer- No it is not like that. After more than 50 players are sold in the auction, names of some players will be asked from the teams. Those players whose names they give will then bid for those players, which is called accelerated round.