Royal Challengers Bengaluru walk into the auction with Rs 16.4 crore, enabled by releasing big-hitting Liam Livingstone, seamer Lungi Ngidi, and wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert. RCB appear primed to target impact domestic players this time. Mumbai Indians, with just Rs 2.75 crore, have had little room for dramatic exits. Their trimmed squad mostly features peripheral releases, keeping their core intact but leaving them reliant on bargain picks at the auction. (BCCI Photo) Punjab Kings possess Rs 11.5 crore, freed partly by letting go of prominent Australians such as Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, and Josh Inglis. PBKS seem set for a reimagined overseas lineup. (AP Image) Gujarat Titans have Rs 12.9 crore remaining. They haven’t triggered many marquee releases, but the purse suggests a focused approach to filling specific gaps rather than sweeping changes. (BCCI Photo) Rajasthan Royals hold Rs 16.05 crore, and their notable exits include stars like Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, alongside the high-profile Sanju Samson development that continues to hover around the franchise’s plans. Sunrisers Hyderabad carry Rs 25.5 crore, created in part by letting go of experienced international bowlers like Mohammad Shami, Rahul Chahar, and Adam Zampa. The moves suggest SRH may chase new bowling firepower at the auction table. (BCCI Image) Lucknow Super Giants have Rs 22.9 crore available. While they haven’t made headline-grabbing cuts apart from Ravi Bishnoi, their measured approach indicates they’re likely fine-tuning rather than overhauling the squad. Delhi Capitals, with a purse of Rs 21.8 crore, have quietly created space by moving away from seasoned names including Faf du Plessis, Mohit Sharma, and Jake Fraser-McGurk. Their strategy hints at an intent to reconstruct their middle order and pace stocks. (BCCI Photo) Chennai Super Kings have a healthy Rs 43.4 crore to play with, thanks to some tough but strategic releases. They’ve moved on from senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, classy opener Devon Conway, and all-round option Deepak Hooda, giving themselves room to refresh the squad around their retained core. Kolkata Knight Riders enter the mini-auction with the strongest financial hand, carrying Rs 64.3 crore in their purse. Their space opened up significantly after parting ways with marquee names such as Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, and Anrich Nortje, signalling a major restructuring despite their recent success.