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Shah Rukh Khan Rs64 Cr vs Ambani Rs2.75 Cr! Meet IPL 2026 Owners of RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, SRH + Who Has 13 Slots to Fill Before Abu Dhabi Mega Auction
Updated:Dec 11, 2025, 04:04 PM IST
IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Overview
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The IPL 2026 mini-auction is set for December 16, 2025, at the state-of-the-art Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. All ten franchises will compete to strengthen their squads as they chase 77 open player slots.
Auction Scale and Player Pool
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A massive 1,390 players registered for the mini-auction, out of which 350 were shortlisted. Teams together will spend from a combined auction purse of ₹237.55 crore.
Retentions & Franchise Stability
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A total of 173 players have been retained across the ten teams. Franchise ownership structures remain stable, with no new teams added and no ownership transfers this cycle.
Chennai Super Kings – Ownership
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Owner: India Cements, led by N. Srinivasan
One of the IPL’s most established ownership groups, India Cements has guided CSK since the league’s inception, creating a culture rooted in consistency and strong leadership.
Purse remaining: Rs. 43.40 crore
Slots remaining: 9 (4 overseas)
CSK – Auction Strength & Strategy
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With a sizeable purse of ₹43.40 crore, CSK enters the mini-auction with one of the strongest spending capacities. The management is expected to target experienced all-rounders and pace options.
Mumbai Indians – Ownership & Squad Status
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Owner: Reliance Industries, headed by Mukesh Ambani
India’s biggest corporate conglomerate continues to back MI’s long-term vision and analytics-driven recruitment model.
Purse remaining: Rs. 2.75 crore
Slots remaining: 5 (1 overseas)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Ownership
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Owner: United Spirits, represented by Diógo Aul
A globally recognised beverage company, United Spirits has reshaped RCB’s brand identity and commercial structure over the past decade.
Purse remaining: Rs. 16.40 crore
Slots remaining: 8 (2 overseas)
RCB – Auction Gameplan & Financial Muscle
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Captain – Rajat Patidar
Star Player – Virat Kohli
They are the defending champions of the league.
Kolkata Knight Riders – Ownership
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Owners: Red Chillies Entertainment & Mehta Group (Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla)
KKR continues under one of IPL’s most high-profile ownership groups, blending Bollywood star power with strong corporate backing.
Purse remaining: Rs. 64.30 crore
Slots remaining: 13 (6 overseas)
Sunrisers Hyderabad – Ownership & Vision
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Owner: Sun Group, under Kalanithi Maran
SRH’s ownership is known for a data-first approach in auctions and a strong focus on developing young Indian talent.
Purse remaining: Rs. 25.50 crore
Slots remaining: 10 (2 overseas)
Delhi Capitals
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Owners: JSW Sports & GMR Group (Parth Jindal, Kiran Kumar Grandhi)
A dual-ownership model that brings together India’s leading infrastructure and manufacturing giants, DC is expected to pursue a balanced auction strategy.
Purse remaining: Rs. 21.80 crore
Slots remaining: 8 (5 overseas)
Rajasthan Royals – Franchise Structure
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Owner: Emerging Media (Manoj Badale)
RR’s ownership is known for its investment in scouting networks and nurturing young Indian talent, often unearthing breakout performers.
Purse remaining: Rs. 16.05 crore
Slots remaining: 9 (1 overseas)
Punjab Kings – Ownership & Auction Approach
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Owners: Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul
PBKS remains the only team with a broad, multi-partner ownership model. Despite a smaller purse of ₹10.20 crore, they will look to make targeted additions.
Purse remaining: Rs. 11.50 crore
Slots remaining: 4 (2 overseas)
Gujarat Titans – Ownership & Franchise Philosophy
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Owner: CVC Capital Partners (Hans Tung)
GT operates under an investment-driven ownership that focuses on analytics, squad depth, and value-based signings.
Purse remaining: Rs. 12.90 crore
Slots remaining: 5 (4 overseas)
Lucknow Super Giants – Ownership & Future Vision
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Owner: RPSG Group (Sanjiv Goenka)
Known for their aggressive team-building philosophy, LSG enters the auction with Rs22.95 crore, planning major reinforcements across departments.
Purse remaining: Rs. 22.95 crore
Slots remaining: 6 (4 overseas)
