As the countdown to the IPL 2026 mini-auction begins, all 10 franchises are gearing up for what promises to be another intense bidding war.
The BCCI has confirmed that 350 players have made it to the final list after trimming down the initial pool of 1,390 registrations.
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With the auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, teams will compete for 77 available slots, including 31 overseas positions, making every bid crucial.
The list features big international names, returning Indian stars, and a large group of uncapped players hoping to break into the league.
Top 5 international stars registered for IPL mini-auction
Several global names have entered the 2026 auction pool, with expectations that some of them will spark major bidding contests.
| Player | Country | Base Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | ₹2 crore | Proven IPL performer and reliable top-order anchor. |
| Cameron Green | Australia | ₹2 crore | Highly in-demand all-rounder, listed in top salary bracket. |
| David Miller | South Africa | ₹2 crore | Experienced finisher who excels under pressure in IPL. |
| Ben Duckett | England | ₹2 crore | Versatile left-handed batter who can bat anywhere in the order. |
| Steve Smith | Australia | ₹2 crore | Marquee player with significant leadership & batting experience. |
Top 5 Indian stars registered for IPL mini-auction
Indian players continue to dominate the auction dynamics, and this year is no different.
| Player | Base Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | ₹2 crore | Entering the auction with a ₹2 crore base price after being released by KKR. |
| Akash Deep | ₹1 crore | A rising domestic pacer expected to draw interest from teams needing Indian fast-bowling depth. |
| Ravi Bishnoi | ₹2 crore | One of the few Indian players in the ₹2 crore bracket after LSG released him. |
| Prithvi Shaw | ₹75 lakh | Back in the pool with a ₹75 lakh base price after going unsold previously. |
| Umesh Yadav | ₹1 crore | An experienced Indian quick who remains valuable in powerplay bowling. |
Full list of players registered for the mini-auction
The final auction pool includes 240 Indian players and 110 overseas names, along with 224 uncapped domestic talents.
Several late additions, including Quinton de Kock, Dunith Wellalage and multiple emerging internationals, were approved at franchise request.
You can click here to view the complete list of players registered for the IPL 2026 mini auction.
With a strong mix of capped stars and breakout prospects, the auction is set to deliver another dramatic evening of bidding as teams prepare for IPL 2026.
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