New Delhi: The IPL 2026 mini-auction is set to take place on Tuesday December 16 in Abu Dhabi where over 350 players will go under the hammer. The 10 franchises can fill a total of 77 slots including 31 overseas players. This time the teams strategies in the auction will vary significantly depending on their available funds and vacant slots. KKR and CSKs Big Plans Kolkata Knight Riders will enter this auction with the strongest purse (₹64.30 crore). With 12 slots vacant KKR is in the mood for major changes. The team is looking for a wicketkeeper-batsman an opener a long-term replacement for Andre Russell and overseas fast bowlers.Meanwhile Chennai Super Kings (₹43.40 crore) biggest priority will be to bring back Matheesha Pathirana. Besides this CSK will be looking for overseas all-rounders for the middle order who can contribute with both bat and ball. Focus on the Middle Order and All-rounders Sunrisers Hyderabad (₹25.50 crore) will target a quality spinner a star overseas all-rounder and some Indian fast bowlers.Lucknow Super Giants (₹22.95 crore) will be eyeing a top overseas fast bowler this time while strengthening their Indian spin department is also a priority. Delhi and RCB Aiming for Balance Delhi Capitals (₹21.80 crore) have five overseas slots vacant and the team may focus on overseas batsmen for the top order as well as all-rounders.Royal Challengers Bangalores (₹16.40 crore) main goal will be to sign a reliable backup for Josh Hazlewood and an all-rounder with a profile similar to Liam Livingstone. Lower Purse but Precise Targets Rajasthan Royals (₹16.05 crore) will be looking for an overseas wicketkeeper-batsman and a specialist spinner. Gujarat Titans (₹12.90 crore) will be looking to strengthen their middle order and may also be seeking an overseas pace-bowling backup for Kagiso Rabada.Punjab Kings (₹11.50 crore) will be focusing on finding a replacement for Josh Inglis.Mumbai Indians with the smallest purse (₹2.75 crore) will be focusing on acquiring a backup wicketkeeper with names like Quinton de Kock or Jonny Bairstow potentially being considered. Story Highlights 350+ players available for auction in the IPL 2026 mini-auction KKR has the biggest purse Mumbai Indians the smallest amount All-rounders and fast bowlers expected to attract the highest bids Big names like Pathirana Cameron Green and Liam Livingstone are in the spotlight