Auction patterns of every IPL franchise - What they never change

Published - 07 Dec 2025, 18:16 IST | Updated - 07 Dec 2025, 18:16 IST

The mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is scheduled to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. With less than two weeks to go, all 10 franchises are analysing their squad requirements and auction strategies to shape a formidable lineup.

Over the years, each franchise has adopted a distinct pattern in auctions, a philosophy that rarely changes, regardless of the players available in a given year. Here let us take a look at the auction tendencies of every IPL team.

One of the two new entrants introduced in 2022, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have made playoffs in both their first two seasons, largely due to their structured auction approach. LSG prioritise role-specific players, especially experienced all-rounders, power-hitters, and reliable bowlers. Their setup has prominently featured big hitters such as KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, and Marcus Stoinis in 2023.

Their recent additions of Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, and Mitchell Marsh further solidify the pattern of selecting clearly defined role players. In bowling too, they focus on specialists like Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Digvesh Rathi to maintain balance.