IPL 2026 Auction: Preparations for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League are now in full swing. The 2026 mini auction is scheduled for next December. It is expected to be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. A lottery will be held for all the players. The IPL franchises have already made up their minds.
Teams have released their release and retention lists. The released players will be purchased through bidding in the mini auction. The Lucknow Super Giants are the most talked-about team. Their purse for this season will be ₹22.95 crore. The L&T team may consider purchasing some players. Who will be the final players the L&T team may consider?
Mathisha Pathirana may be considered.
Chennai Super Kings released explosive bowler Mathisha Pathirana. The franchise struggled in the death overs last season. For this reason, Lucknow Super Giants could place a hefty bid on Mathisha Pathirana. This bid could be in the millions.
Maxwell could be preferred over David
On the other hand, the Lucknow franchise has released David Miller this time. In such a situation, the Lucknow team could place a strong bid on Glenn Maxwell. Glenn Maxwell is an all-rounder, renowned for his explosive batting as well as bowling. He could be purchased for around ₹6 crore.
Rahul Chahar could also be considered
The franchise has released Ravi Bishnoi this time. Therefore, L&T could potentially acquire Indian spinner Rahul Chahar. Chahar could be acquired for ₹4 to ₹6 crore, meaning a great spinner could be acquired for less money.
Liam Livingstone could also be considered
Lucknow could also consider Liam Livingstone in the 2026 mini auction. Like Maxwell, Liam is both a spinner and a brilliant batsman. He has won many matches by finishing them with his stormy batting. For your information, only 10 teams will participate in the Indian Premier League this season. All teams have already begun their preparations.