IPL 2026 Auction Update: How Much Can Each Team Spend?

IPL 2026 mini-player auction just around the corner and is creating huge steam, as one will get to see a tactical tussle amongst the franchises. The diverging financial resources between the teams will turn the brawl into a battle of strategies, rather than just the spending power of each franchise. Every single franchise is standing out loud and clear with respect to what they have left on the table.

Kolkata Knight Riders (₹64.3 crores)

KKR walks into this auction buoyed by the heaviest purse-it possesses a full ₹64 crores in its pocket. It is bound to throw such an amount at some of the biggest overseas stars, while strengthening the core of their fast-bowling attack and middle-order batters.

Chennai Super Kings (₹43.4 crores)

CSK have very good financial standing, which, when combined with the settled core, should place them a notch higher. Five-time champions will be looking to firm up for the future while making sure well-calibrated backups are brought in to keep balance and depths up.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (₹25.5 crore)

SRH look forward to subtle Petruching as they have deep pockets and a core group left intact. Any worthwhile player in the batting and bowling departments will be on their radar.

Lucknow Super Giants (₹22.95 crore)

Having around ₹23 crore lying to invest, little purchase would be required to bridge in the LSG face. As such, they should look for a quality purchase, players with proven credentials whom they can slot immediately onto the XI.

Delhi Capitals (₹21.8 crore)

Coming into the auction with more than a reasonable budget, Delhi Capitals have a few large holes to plug anyway. The core of the DC team is exposed in two difficult areas- middle-order stability and the death-over bowling.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (₹16.4 crore)

RCB's limited purse calls for a watchful, well-calculated strategy. They have a formidable top order; their immediate recruitment aim is to sign trustworthy bowlers and finishers, who can hold true to their value.

Rajasthan Royals (₹16.05 crore)

Same with the RCB, Rajasthan Royals might definitely be looking for some smart buys as they aren't so rich. The target might probably be some young Indian talent and overall good overseas players.

Gujarat Titans (₹12.9 crore)

The Gujarat Titans, who are estimated to have limited purse power, are bound to possess a balanced byline at the auctions. A good number of role-players and some more trusted backups for the side need to be sorted out.

Punjab Kings (₹11.5 crore)

Punjab Kings must be precise in everything with one of the least money available to spend. The squad is definitely going to be all about focusing on the impact that those base prices of players can make and shoring up the bench.

Mumbai Indians (₹2.75 crore)

Mumbai Indians with the smallest purse must enter the mini auction. With their core in the bag, MI will be looking at smaller signings and depth building rather than big-ticket purchases.

With over INR 64 crores to INR 3 crores in their purses, IPL 2026 mini auction is expected to be an absorbing litmus paper test of acumen, scouting, smart bidding and everything-can-all-change-on-a-dime day-cum-night spectacle that strategy might rule over money power.