IPL 2026 Released Players List: Full Team-Wise Details for All 10 Franchises Ahead of Mini Auction

IPL 2026 Retention Deadline Nears

Dates are being set for the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, so all 10 franchises are busy with their lists of retained and released players. As per reports, teams are supposed to submit their finalized retention list by November 15, 2025.

Being different from the Mega Auction, the Mini Auction allows franchises to retain most current squads. So most sides might release only those players who are underperforming or are surplus to requirements, to create some space on purse for sensible purchases.

Here's the confirmed and possibly released players' lists for all IPL 2026 teams, along with their auction purse value estimates.

IPL 2026 Released Players List — Team-Wise Breakdown

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Likely Released Players:

Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway (o & wk), Deepak Hooda, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijay Shankar, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton (o)

After a below-par IPL 2025 season, CSK are set for a minor overhaul. Known for backing experience, the team is expected to balance youth and experience this time. Around 10 players are likely to be released, freeing up ₹29 crore for the Mini Auction.

2. Delhi Capitals (DC)

Likely Released Players:

Karun Nair, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Madhav Tiwari, Manvanth Kumar, Sediqullah Atal (o), Tripurana Vijay, Dushmantha Chameera (o), Mohit Sharma

DC began IPL 2025 strongly but lost momentum mid-season. Expect the team to release several uncapped players and invest in experienced names. They’re likely to release 8 players, with ₹19 crore available for the auction.

3. Gujarat Titans (GT)

Likely Released Players:

Kumar Khushagra (wk), Dasun Shanaka (o), Glenn Phillips (o), Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat (o), Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma

GT performed decently but may part ways with several overseas players to refresh their lineup. 7 players are expected to be released, leaving around ₹11 crore in their purse.

4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Likely Released Players:

Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell (o), Venkatesh Iyer, Luvnith Sisodiya (wk), Chetan Sakariya, Shivam Shukla, Spencer Johnson (o)

After a disappointing auction strategy in 2025, KKR will aim to rebuild balance in both batting and pace departments. They’re expected to release 7 players, retaining ₹36 crore for key signings.

5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Likely Released Players:

Aryan Juyal, Matthew Breetzke (o), Yuvraj Choudhary, Shamar Joseph (o), M. Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan

Despite a decent squad, LSG struggled with redundancy among pacers. The franchise could release 7 players to open up ₹18 crore for all-rounder and batting reinforcements.

6. Mumbai Indians (MI)

Likely Released Players:

Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Lizaad Williams (o), Mujeeb ur Rahman (o), Reece Topley (o), Raghu Sharma, Satyanarayana Raju

The five-time champions are expected to retain their strong core and release only a few overseas players. MI may let go of 6 players, keeping around ₹7 crore for tactical additions.

7. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Likely Released Players:

Harnoor Pannu, Vishnu Vinod (wk), Aaron Hardie (o), Glenn Maxwell (o), Xavier Bartlett (o), Kyle Jamieson (o)

PBKS, the IPL 2025 runners-up, could drop a few overseas players, including Glenn Maxwell, due to inconsistent form. Around 6 players may be released, leaving ₹10 crore in their auction kitty.

8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Likely Released Players:

Ashok Sharma, Kunal Rathore, Kumar Kartikeya, Fazalhaq Farooqi (o), Maheesh Theekshana (o)

RR will likely make minimal changes, focusing on retaining their core players despite a weak 2025 season. Expect 5 releases, giving them ₹6 crore to spend.

9. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Likely Released Players:

Liam Livingstone (o), Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee

The IPL 2025 champions are set to retain almost their entire squad. The biggest expected exit is Liam Livingstone, who’s been out of form. Only 3 players may be released, leaving ₹14 crore in purse space.

10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Likely Released Players:

Sachin Baby, Adam Zampa (o), Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder (o)

After a disappointing season, SRH may revamp their bowling attack by releasing five players, including senior pacer Mohammed Shami. The move could give them around ₹21 crore for the Mini Auction.

Conclusion

With the retention deadline fast approaching, all ten IPL teams are preparing for the IPL 2026 Mini Auction. Expect a mix of strategic retentions, surprise releases, and fresh overseas signings as franchises fine-tune their squads for the next season.