The IPL auction will be held in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 16, 2025. (Source: Indian Premier League) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are expected to trigger intense bidding wars with the best purses among the 10 teams at next month’s mini IPL auction, to be held in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 16, 2025.

KKR enter the auction with a purse of Rs 63.4 crore after releasing major non-performing assets in Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 23.75 crore) and Andre Russell (Rs 12 crore), while CSK, despite trading Sanju Samson, have freed up Rs 40 crore by letting go of a host of players.

KKR will be looking to rebuild their squad from scratch, while CSK are likely to revamp their bowling attack and may attempt to buy back Matheesha Pathiran

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