IPL 2026: Team Strategies Unveiled as Auction Slots Dwindle

The teams participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have disclosed their lists of retained and released players for the forthcoming season, as of Saturday.

The Kolkata Knight Riders have released 10 players and will enter the auction needing to fill 13 slots, including six for overseas players. Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings have released 12 players in an effort to revamp their squad, with nine positions open for recruitment.

The auction for the next IPL season is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Here’s a breakdown of the remaining slots for each team:

Slots Remaining by Team:

• Chennai Super Kings: 9 slots (4 for overseas players)
• Mumbai Indians: 5 slots (1 for overseas players)
• Kolkata Knight Riders: 13 slots (6 for overseas players)
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 8 slots (2 for overseas players)
• Sunrisers Hyderabad: 10 slots (2 for overseas players)
• Gujarat Titans: 5 slots (4 for overseas players)
• Rajasthan Royals: 9 slots (1 for overseas players)
• Lucknow Super Giants: 6 slots (4 for overseas players)
• Delhi Capitals: 8 slots (5 for overseas players)
• Punjab Kings: 4 slots (2 for overseas players)

Published on November 15, 2025