The 10 Indian Premier League franchises confirmed their retained and released players ahead of next season’s mini auction, scheduled in Abu Dhabi on December 16.

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All teams submitted their lists to the Board of Control for Cricket in India by the November 15 deadline.

Kolkata Knight Riders also made a big move, releasing its Rs. 23.75-crore signing Venkatesh Iyer. The side also let go of two-time IPL winning player Andre Russell, who it had retained for Rs. 12 crore.

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Here is the purse available with each team after the retention window closed:

Team-wise purse remaining for IPL 2026 auction

• Chennai Super Kings: Rs. 43.40 crore

• Mumbai Indians: Rs. 2.75 crore

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rs. 16.40 crore

• Kolkata Knight Riders: Rs. 64.30 crore

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs. 25.50 crore

• Gujarat Titans: Rs. 12.90 crore

• Rajasthan Royals: Rs. 16.05 crore

• Delhi Capitals: Rs. 21.80 crore

• Lucknow Super Giants: Rs. 22.95 crore

• Punjab Kings: Rs. 11.50 crore

Published on Nov 15, 2025