IPL 2020: Team-wise purse availability ahead of the upcoming auction

The IPL trading window recently came to a conclusion as all eight franchises are now geared up for the upcoming auction on December 19 in Kolkata. Here, we take a look at a team-wise purse and slot availability and how all teams fare up ahead of the IPL 2020 auction.

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IPL 2020 team-wise purse availability after releasing players

Chennai Super Kings

The three-time IPL winning franchise has ₹14.6 crores remaining in funds. They have five players slots available which include spots for two overseas cricketers. Cricketers like Sam Billings, Mohit Sharma and David Willey among others were some of the players released by the franchise.

Mumbai Indians

After releasing as much as 12 cricketers from their line-up, Mumbai Indians have ₹13.05 crores left in their purse. They have seven slots left for the upcoming auction which includes two slots for overseas players.

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Kings XI Punjab

The Punjab-based team released their T20 veteran David Miller along with 2018’s purple-cap winner Andrew Tye. After releasing three of their players, Kings XI Punjab are now left with a purse of ₹42.70 crores ahead of the auction, largest among all eight franchises. They have 11 slots with four for overseas cricketers.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore have ₹27.90 crores remaining in their purse for the upcoming auction. During the trading and exchange window, the RCB released Marcus Stoinis, Tim Southee, Shimron Hetmeyer among others. They have 12 slots available, including six for non-Indian players.

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Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals released several young Indian cricketers from their line-up and have ₹27.85 crores left in their purse. They also have 11 slots left with five being reserved for foreign players.

Kolkata Knight Riders

The two-time IPL winning team released only two players in the form of Robin Uthappa and Chris Lynn. They are left with ₹35.65 crores in their purse and have 11 slots available (four overseas) for the upcoming auction.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

With ₹17 crores left in the bank, the Sunrisers Hyderabad will head into the December auctions with seven slots in hand. Two out of their seven slots are reserved for foreign cricketers.

Rajasthan Royals

Inaugural IPL winners released the most number of players in the trading window, along with Mumbai Indians. They have a balance of ₹28.90 crores in their purse and can purchase 11 players in the coming auction. Four out of their 11 are reserved for overseas players.

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