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IPL 2026: The final list of players for the IPL 2026 mini-auction has been officially released. Out of 1,390 registrations, only 350 players made it to the final shortlist. These players will go under the hammer on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, where all 10 franchises will look to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.
From the finalized list, 240 are Indian players, while the remaining 110 are overseas cricketers. The pool includes 224 uncapped Indian players, 14 uncapped overseas players, 16 capped Indian players, and 96 capped overseas names.
This year, the teams will vie to fill 77 total slots, including 31 reserved for overseas players. The auction features eight price brackets, starting from ₹30 lakh and going up to ₹2 crore.
Who Are the Capped Indian Players in IPL 2026 Auction?
The shortlist includes 16 capped Indian players, with some well-known names ready to attract attention at the auction table.
Top Names in the ₹2 Crore Bracket
- Venkatesh Iyer, one of the biggest buys of IPL 2025 (₹23.75 crore by KKR), has once again entered the top base-price category.
- Ravi Bishnoi, India’s talented leg-spinner, has also registered himself at the ₹2 crore base price.
Other Notable Players
- Senior pacer Umesh Yadav is listed in the ₹1.5 crore category.
- Bowlers Akash Deep and Rahul Chahar have opted for the ₹1 crore bracket.
Several experienced batters like Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, and Deepak Hooda are in the ₹75 lakh category, making them attractive mid-range picks for teams looking for solid Indian talent.
Full List of Capped Indian Players – IPL 2026 Auction
| Player Name | Base Price |
|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | ₹2 crore |
| Ravi Bishnoi | ₹2 crore |
| Umesh Yadav | ₹1.5 crore |
| Akash Deep | ₹1 crore |
| Rahul Chahar | ₹1 crore |
| Sarfaraz Khan | ₹75 lakh |
| Prithvi Shaw | ₹75 lakh |
| Deepak Hooda | ₹75 lakh |
| KS Bharat | ₹75 lakh |
| Shivam Mavi | ₹75 lakh |
| Mayank Agarwal | ₹75 lakh |
| Rahul Tripathi | ₹75 lakh |
| Chetan Sakariya | ₹75 lakh |
| Kuldeep Sen | ₹75 lakh |
| Navdeep Saini | ₹75 lakh |
| Sandeep Warrier | ₹75 lakh |
Conclusion
The list of capped Indian players for the IPL 2026 auction offers a healthy mix of experience and youth. With players like Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi in the top bracket, and several promising names in the mid-range, the mini-auction promises thrilling bidding battles. All eyes will be on how teams utilize their remaining slots and purse to secure the best Indian talent on December 16.
Also Read: IPL 2026 Auction: Complete List of Uncapped Overseas Players
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