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77 slots are left vacant across the 10 IPL squads, with 30 of those overseas. They are set to be filled up at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on December 19. The franchises have a combined purse of INR 262.95 crore (USD 31.58 million approx.) available to spend at this auction, which is the highest combined purse available for a “mini auction” across IPL seasons. Each team has a specific amount available, and certain key positions to fill. Below is a rundown of the information for each team:
1. Chennai Super Kings
– Purse available: INR 31.40 crore (USD 3.77 million approx.)
– Slots left: 6 (3 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: Replacement for Ambati Rayudu, an Indian batter for the middle order, an overseas fast bowler who doubles up as an allrounder, and an Indian fast bowler.
2. Mumbai Indians
– Purse available: INR 17.75 crore (USD 2.13 million approx.)
– Slots left: 8 (4 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: Two overseas fast bowlers, an all-rounder, and a spin-bowling allrounder.
3. Gujarat Titans
– Purse available: INR 38.15 crore (USD 4.58 million approx.)
– Slots left: 8 (2 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: Replacement for Hardik Pandya, an overseas fast bowler, and an Indian keeper-batter.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders
– Purse available: INR 32.70 crore (USD 3.92 million approx.)
– Slots left: 12 (4 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: Two overseas quicks, including one with all-round skills, and an Indian keeper-batter.
5. Royal Challengers Bangalore
– Purse available: INR 23.25 crore (USD 2.79 millon approx.)
– Slots left: 6 (3 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: Replacements for players lost and an Indian allrounder or finisher.
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad
– Purse available: INR 34 crore (USD 4.08 million approx.)
– Slots left: 6 (3 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: Overseas allrounder, an Indian batter, and an overseas wristspinner.
7. Delhi Capitals
– Purse available: INR 28.95 crore (USD 3.47 million approx.)
– Slots left: 9 (4 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: An overseas fast-bowling allrounder, an Indian keeper-batter, and an Indian finisher.
8. Punjab Kings
– Purse available: INR 29.10 crore (USD 3.49 million approx.)
– Slots left: 8 (2 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: An Indian batting allrounder to replace Shahrukh Khan and an overseas fast-bowling allrounder.
9. Rajasthan Royals
– Purse available: INR 14.50 crore (USD 1.74 million approx.)
– Slots left: 8 (3 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: An overseas batter or batting allrounder, and an overseas fast bowler as a back-up for Trent Boult.
10. Lucknow Super Giants
– Purse available: INR 13.15 crore (USD 1.58 million approx.)
– Slots left: 6 (2 overseas)
– Key positions to be filled: A replacement for Avesh Khan, an Indian allrounder.
Nagraj Gollapudi is news editor at ESPNcricinfo.
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