Live IPL Auction 2026 Updates & Bids | Mahakal Book

The IPL 2026 mini auction at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi brings together ten franchises fighting for 77 available slots and a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore. With star players released, traded, and re‑targeted, this auction is shaping the balance of power for the next IPL season.​

Kolkata Knight Riders enter with the biggest purse of ₹64.30 crore, while Chennai Super Kings have over ₹40 crore to rebuild key areas of their squad. At the other end, Mumbai Indians must work smart with a small remaining budget, focusing on value picks and uncapped talent.​

Key Storylines to Watch
Fans and bettors are closely tracking which teams load up on power hitters and which go hard for death‑over specialists. Released stars such as Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, and Wanindu Hasaranga are expected to trigger aggressive bidding wars as multiple teams chase match‑winners for specific roles.​

Blockbuster trades like Sanju Samson moving to Chennai, Jadeja and Sam Curran joining Rajasthan Royals, and Shardul Thakur heading to Mumbai have already shaken up team combinations before the hammer even falls. Every new signing now will decide bench strength, impact‑player options, and tactical flexibility.​

Live Coverage for Fans and Bettors
During the live IPL auction 2026, this page can be updated with:​

Real‑time lists of players sold, unsold, and re‑auctioned

Team‑wise purse balance after each major signing

Short analysis explaining why a franchise targeted a specific player

These details help regular fans understand team strategies and allow serious bettors to adjust outright bets, top‑four predictions, and player‑performance markets on betting platforms.

How the Auction Affects Betting Odds
Every high‑profile signing or surprise bargain buy can shift IPL futures odds within minutes. For example, a team that secures a world‑class finisher or strike bowler late in the auction often sees its tournament‑winner price shorten as traders update their models.​

By following a structured live blog with updated squads, purse charts, and expert comments, users of Mahakal Book and partner exchanges can make sharper pre‑season bets. This includes picking orange‑cap and purple‑cap contenders, predicting playoff spots, or backing specific team win totals.

Frequently Asked Questions – IPL 2026 Auction
Q1. Where is the IPL 2026 auction being held?
The IPL 2026 mini auction is being held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with all 10 franchises present on the auction table.​

Q2. How many players and slots are available this year?
A total pool of around 350–360 players is listed for the auction, with 77 slots open across all teams, including a limited number reserved for overseas players.​

Q3. Why do some teams have a much bigger purse?
Franchises with more released players and fewer retained contracts carry a higher remaining purse, which allows them to go harder for marquee names during bidding.​

Q4. How can bettors use auction information?
Bettors track final squads, bench depth, and role clarity to refine outright bets, top‑batsman/bowler markets, and head‑to‑head predictions before the new season begins.​

Q5. Will this page be updated after the auction?
Yes, once the IPL 2026 mini auction is complete, the same page can be updated with full team squads, biggest buys, and analysis of which franchises “won” the auction.