ipl 2026 auction Abu Dhabi has been locked down Mumbai Indians‘The entire 25-member squad, with the five-time champions spending almost their entire purse to assemble a mix of high-value stars and smart budget buys. At the center of the story are the people who earn the title Suryakumar Yadav And Jasprit BumrahWith headlines of South African wicketkeeper-batsman’s ₹1 crore return quinton de kock.
IPL 2026 auction brings a season of great expectations for Mumbai Indians
The IPL 2026 mini-auction held in mid-December in Abu Dhabi was defined by record-breaking bids on marquee all-rounders and a strategic push by franchises to complete their squads within the purse of ₹125 crore. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders And Chennai Super Kings With mega-signings dominating the conversation, the Mumbai Indians story was more about consolidation, having invested heavily in proven match-winners even before entering the auction with modest balances.
MI entered the auction with most of their budget already committed to retaining players like Bumrah. hardik pandya, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar, leaving limited room for big bets but ensuring consistency in leadership and star power. By the end of the proceedings, the franchise had spent ₹124.45 crore out of a possible ₹125 crore, leaving only ₹0.55 crore in the kitty, and all 25 slots, including the full quota of eight overseas players, were filled, underscoring the clear intention of supporting an established team for a serious title tilt.
Given the experience and pedigree of the line-up, the season naturally comes with high expectations for MI. Hardik remains the fulcrum of the captaincy, supported by Rohit’s leadership experience, Suryakumar’s X-factor batting and Bumrah’s unmatched impact with the ball, creating a spine that will bear both the tactical responsibility and expectations in IPL 2026.
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MI players salary in IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians finalized their 25-player squad in the IPL 2026 auction, with ₹124.45 crore spent and ₹0.55 crore unspent, while exactly 8 overseas players were bought.
The squad is balanced by high-priced all-rounders with coveted retained stars like Bumrah at ₹18 crore and budget-friendly domestic depth, leaving MI strongly positioned for the season.
| Sl.No. | player | Selling Price (₹) |
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | 18 crores |
| 2 | hardik pandya | 16 crore 35 lakh |
| 3 | Suryakumar Yadav | 16 crore 35 lakh |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | 16 crore 30 lakh |
| 5 | trent bolt | 12 crore 50 lakh |
| 6 | Deepak Chahar | 9 crore 25 lakh |
| 7 | Tilak Verma | 8 crore lakhs |
| 8 | will jacks | 5 crore 25 lakh |
| 9 | Naman Dheer | 5 crore 25 lakh |
| 10 | AM Ghazanfar | 4 crore 80 lakh |
| 11 | Sherfane Rutherford | 2 crore 60 lakh |
| 12 | michel santner | 2 crores |
| 13 | Shardul Thakur | 2 crores |
| 14 | Ryan Rickelton | 1 crore |
| 15 | quinton de kock | 1 crore |
| 16 | Corbin Bosch | 75 lakhs |
| 17 | robin minz | 65 lakhs |
| 18 | Mohammad Izhar | 30 million |
| 19 | Danish Malewar | 30 million |
| 20 | Raj Bawa | 30 million |
| 21 | Ashwani Kumar | 30 million |
| 22 | Atharva Ankolekar | 30 million |
| 23 | Raghu Sharma | 30 million |
| 24 | Mayank Markande | 30 million |
| 25 | Mayank Rawat | 30 million |
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