Here’s a breakdown of the available purse and key positions for each IPL team ahead of the 2024 auction:
Chennai Super Kings
- Purse: INR 31.40 crore (USD 3.77 million approx.)
- Slots left: 6 (3 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Replacement for Ambati Rayudu, an Indian batter for the middle order, preferably a power-hitter, overseas fast bowler with all-round capabilities, and an Indian fast bowler.
- Purse: INR 17.75 crore (USD 2.13 million approx.)
- Slots left: 8 (4 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Two overseas fast bowlers, one possibly being an allrounder, and a spin-bowling allrounder.
Gujarat Titans
- Purse: INR 38.15 crore (USD 4.58 million approx.)
- Slots left: 8 (2 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Replacement for Hardik Pandya, an overseas fast bowler, and an Indian keeper-batter as a backup for Wriddhiman Saha.
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Purse: INR 32.70 crore (USD 3.92 million approx.)
- Slots left: 12 (4 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Two overseas quicks, including one with all-round skills, and an Indian keeper-batter.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Purse: INR 23.25 crore (USD 2.79 million approx.)
- Slots left: 6 (3 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Replacements for Wanindu Hasaranga and Harshal Patel, overseas fast bowler to replace Josh Hazlewood, and an Indian allrounder or finisher.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Purse: INR 34 crore (USD 4.08 million approx.)
- Slots left: 6 (3 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Overseas allrounder (batting or bowling), an Indian batter, and an overseas wristspinner.
Delhi Capitals
- Purse: INR 28.95 crore (USD 3.47 million approx.)
- Slots left: 9 (4 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Overseas fast-bowling allrounder, Indian keeper-batter, and Indian finisher.
Punjab Kings
- Purse: INR 29.10 crore (USD 3.49 million approx.)
- Slots left: 8 (2 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Indian batting allrounder to replace Shahrukh Khan and an overseas fast-bowling allrounder.
Rajasthan Royals
- Purse: INR 14.50 crore (USD 1.74 million approx.)
- Slots left: 8 (3 overseas)
- Key positions to be filled: Overseas batter or batting allrounder, and an overseas fast bowler as back-up for Trent Boult.
Lucknow Super Giants
- Purse: INR 13.15 crore (USD 1.58 million approx.)
- Slots left: 6 (2 overseas)
- Key position to be filled: Replacement for Avesh Khan, potentially an Indian allrounder.
These figures provide insights into each team’s financial capacity and the areas they aim to strengthen during the auction.