Royal Challengers Bengaluru walked into the IPL 2026 auction with most of their core already in place. Unlike several other franchises chasing fixes, RCB’s focus was on fine-tuning, and in that context, Jacob Duffy stands out as arguably the smartest buy of the auction. At ₹2 crore, Duffy doesn’t just add depth; he completes the […]
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Kolkata Knight Riders walked out of the IPL 2026 auction with two headline buys — Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana — but the deeper you look, the more the squad feels unbalanced and unfinished. KKR spent big, but not always smart. While the purse was used aggressively, the allocation of resources left key structural gaps […]
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Chennai Super Kings came into the IPL 2026 auction with clarity in some areas, but also left glaring questions unanswered, particularly around the No.6 finishing role and overseas all-rounder depth. While CSK invested heavily in Indian wicketkeeper-batters like Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, the absence of a proven overseas finisher stands out as a risk. […]
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Chennai Super Kings’ aggressive squad-building at the IPL 2026 auction has reignited speculation around MS Dhoni’s future, with the franchise now boasting three specialist wicketkeepers alongside their long-time captain. CSK walked out of the auction with a clear message that the transition phase is no longer theoretical. With Sanju Samson set as the starting wicketkeeper, […]
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Shahbaz Ahmed has been drafted into the India T20I squad, but the call-up feels hard to justify when a red-hot KKR squad option like Anukul Roy is producing exactly the kind of T20 numbers selectors usually reward. Axar Patel being ruled out of the last two T20Is against South Africa opened up a like-for-like allrounder […]
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Rajasthan Royals target list for the IPL 2026 auction is shaping up around fixing clear gaps, with RR targets likely to include two Indian spinners and a discarded India opener as the franchise looks to rebuild after a disappointing 2025 season. With the IPL 2026 mini auction scheduled for December 16, Rajasthan Royals head in […]
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Ben Duckett might be one of the most underrated KKR target options heading into the IPL 2026 auction, especially given Kolkata Knight Riders massive purse and clear gaps in their squad. With KKR entering the auction with ₹64.3 crore, the highest purse among all franchises, the focus will be on identifying the right KKR target […]
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LSG target players will be at the centre of the franchise’s rebuild as Lucknow Super Giants enter the IPL 2026 auction with flexibility, a clear purse advantage, and several defined gaps. With a strong batting core and multiple all-rounders, LSG’s challenge is to secure a new overseas finisher, reinforce pace depth, and rebuild their spin […]
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Who will buy Livingstone at the IPL 2026 auction is one of the biggest questions heading into December 16, especially after RCB released him despite his elite hitting numbers in global T20s. Since 2022, Liam Livingstone has struck at over 165 vs pace, smashing 157 fours and 157 sixes, producing a boundary every 4.27 balls, […]
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Mumbai Indians targets for the IPL 2026 auction are shaped almost entirely by their budget constraints. With only ₹2.75 crore remaining and one overseas slot available, MI do not have the luxury of chasing big names from the shortlist of 350 players. Their first-choice XI is already set, most squad roles are covered through trades, […]
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