Tue Dec 16 11:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the IPL team retentions and auction buys, focusing on key acquisitions and remaining resources:

IPL Teams Finalize Squads: Green to KKR for Big Bucks, CSK Bolster Spin, and Others Strategize

Mumbai, India – The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction concluded with teams strategically bolstering their squads for the upcoming season. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made the biggest splash, acquiring all-rounder Cameron Green for a whopping INR 25.20 Crore. They also added Matheesha Pathirana for INR 18 Crore and Wicketkeeper Finn Allen for INR 2 Cr. However, with INR 16.1 Crore remaining and four overseas slots open, they may still look to fine-tune their roster.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) focused on their spin department, bringing in Akeal Hosein for INR 2 Crore and focusing on all rounders signing Prashant Veer for a large 14.20 Cr sum. Kartik Sharma will be joining as the new Wicket Keeper for 14.20 Cr. They have INR 13 Crore left with three overseas slots available.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a minor purchase, adding Shivang Kumar (INR 30 lakh) and have the most purse remaining, INR 25.20 Crore, along with two overseas slots, giving them flexibility for future moves.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bolstered their bowling attack, signing Anrich Nortje and and Wanindu Hasaranga for INR 2 Crore each while Mukul Choudhary will be joining as the Wicketkeeper for 2.6Cr. They have INR 16.35 Crore remaining and two overseas slots.

Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired David Miller and Ben Duckett for INR 2 Crore each, and all rounder Auqib Nabi for INR 8.40 Cr. With INR 9.4 Crore and three overseas slots left, they’ll likely target specific needs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) focused on Venkatesh Iyer (INR 7 Cr) and Jacob Duffy (INR 2 Cr). They have a modest INR 7.4 Crore remaining with just one overseas slot available.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured Ravi Bishnoi (INR 7.20 Cr). They have INR 8.85 Crore remaining and one overseas slot.

Gujarat Titans (GT) have 12.9 Cr Purse Remaining and 4 overseas slots available

Punjab Kings (PK) have 11.5 Cr Purse Remaining and 2 overseas slots available.

Mumbai Indians (MI) added Quinton de Kock for INR 1 Crore. They have very limited resources remaining with just INR 1.75 Crore and no overseas slots left.

The teams will now fine-tune their strategies and finalize their squads ahead of the upcoming IPL season, promising another year of exciting cricketing action.

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