IPL 2023 Auction starts today: Here are all the things you need to know

The Indian Premier League (IPL) will hold its annual auction to allow clubs to build their squads on Friday, December 23. This year's auction will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kochi, Kerala.

The IPL auction is an exciting event that may change players' lives, while spectators experience an emotional roller-coaster as clubs finalize their lineups. This year's auction had 991 participants register, with 405 making the final list, comprising 273 Indians and 132 from other countries. Only 87 seats are open to the teams, with a total purse of Rs. 183.15 crores available.

At the auction, all ten clubs - Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings XI, and Sunrisers Hyderabad-will compete to acquire their preferred players.


In a mini-auction, teams can keep as many players as they like. In contrast, in a mega auction, the majority of players join the auction pool, with clubs permitted three to five retentions.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will go into the auction with a Rs. 42.25 crore budget and 17 spots to fill

Royal Challengers Bangalore enter with just Rs. 8.75 crore in their bank account and 9 places to fill

Kolkata Knight Riders are in a position since they have the least purse Rs. 7.05 crore yet 14 spots to fill

While adding another all-rounder never hurts, the Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be seeking for a top all-rounder to help balance their squads. With their star Glenn Maxwell out injured, Bangalore may want to add an all-rounder.

The Star Sports Network will broadcast live coverage of the IPL 2023 auction beginning at 2:30 p.m. (IST). Viacom 18 will make live streaming available on Jio Cinema. Here's what to look out for as the players are auctioned off.

FAQ

1- How many players may be kept in the IPL in 2023?
According to the IPL 2023 retention date, there is no limit to keeping players for all teams. According to an official report, each club can pay an additional Rs 5 crore to retain any number of players under the IPL 2023 retention deadline.

2- When and where can you watch the IPL auction in 2023?
Starting at 2:30 p.m., Star Sports Network will stream live coverage of the IPL Auction 2023. (IST).et