IPL Auction 2026 Players List Announced: Check Official Full List of Shortlisted Players; Auction Date & Time

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the TATA IPL 2026 Player Auction list, confirming that 350 players will participate in the upcoming mega auction scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2024. The event will take place at the Etihad Arena and is set to begin at 1:00 PM UAE time (2:30 PM IST).

TATA IPL 2026 Player Auction List Announced: Check Complete List of IPL Auction 2026 Players; 1,390 Registrations Trimmed to 350

A total of 1,390 players had registered for the IPL 2026 Player Auction. From this extensive pool, the BCCI shortlisted 350 players, including 240 Indian cricketers and 110 overseas players.

The list showcases substantial depth, with 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players set to be part of the auction.

Quinton de Kock in IPL Auction 2026: Headlines Surprise Inclusions

One of the most notable surprise entries is South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock. He enters the auction with a base price of Rs 1 crore, which is half of the Rs 2 crore tag he carried at the previous mega auction. De Kock was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders in that edition but was released following a below-par season, setting up an intriguing dynamic for the upcoming sale.

IPL Auction 2026: Where To Check Players Official List?

Fans can view the full player roster, base price categories and capped/uncapped breakdown on the platform. Below is the link to the official players list as shared by BCCI on the TATA IPL site:

https://documents.iplt20.com/bcci/documents/1765197869375_TATA%20IPL%202026%20-%20Auction%20List%20-%208.12.25.pdf

Full List of New Players Added to IPL 2026 Auction Pool Overseas Additions

Twelve international players have been newly added to the auction pool:

• Arab Gul (Afghanistan)
• Miles Hammond (England)
• Dan Lategan (England)
• Quinton de Kock (South Africa)
• Connor Eztherhuizen (South Africa)
• George Linde (South Africa)
• Bayanda Majola (South Africa)
• Traveen Mathew (Sri Lanka)
• Binura Fernando (Sri Lanka)
• Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka)
• Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka)
• Akeem Auguste (West Indies)

IPL 2026 New Players List Indian Additions

The list of 23 new Indian entries includes a mix of domestic performers, emerging talents, and uncapped prospects:

Sadek Hussain, Vishnu Solanki, Sabir Khan, Brijesh Sharma, Kanishk Chouhan, Aaron George, Jikku Bright, Srihari Nair, Madhav Bajaj, Shreevathsa Acharya, Yashraj Punja, Sahil Parakh, Roshan Waghsare, Yash Dicholkar, Ayaz Khan, Dhurmil Matkar, Naman Pushpak, Parikshit Valsangkar, Purav Agarwal, Rishabh Chouhan, Sagar Solanki, Izaz Sawariya, and Aman Shekawat.

77 Slots Available Across Franchises

IPL teams will compete intensely for 77 available squad spots, of which 31 are reserved for overseas players. With franchises allowed a maximum of eight overseas players each, competition for top international names is expected to be fierce.

40 Players Enter at the Highest Reserve Price of Rs 2 Crore

The highest reserve price bracket remains Rs 2 crore, and 40 players have opted to be listed in this elite category. This group typically features high-profile international stars and forms the core attraction for early bidding wars during the auction.

In addition to the Rs 2 crore group, players have been slotted into various base-price categories ranging from Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 30 lakh, ensuring a wide variety of talent for all budget strategies.

IPL 206 Auction: Capped and Uncapped Players

The final auction pool consists of a balanced mix of experienced and emerging cricketers:

• Capped Indian players: 16
• Capped overseas players: 96
• Uncapped Indian players: 224
• Uncapped overseas players: 14

This brings the total to 350 players, providing franchises with numerous strategic options across positions and formats.

IPL Player Distribution by Base Price

The reserve price categories feature the following breakdown:

• Rs 2 crore: 40 players
• Rs 1.5 crore: 9 players
• Rs 1.25 crore: 4 players
• Rs 1 crore: 17 players
• Rs 75 lakh: 42 players
• Rs 50 lakh: 4 players
• Rs 40 lakh: 7 players
• Rs 30 lakh: 227 players

With 227 players listed at Rs 30 lakh, this year's auction offers a rich mix of value picks and emerging prospects, alongside top-tier stars in the higher brackets.

IPL 2026 Mega Auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi; Check Timings & All Details

The IPL 2026 Mega Auction will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, with the event scheduled to start at 1:00 PM UAE time (2:30 PM IST) on Tuesday.

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