The stage is firmly set for the forthcoming IPL auction which is scheduled to be held on the 24th and 25th of this month. There is a lot riding on the same as each team is raring to get their hands on the best players in the auction.
While we have stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and others available in the auction, here is a look at the actual number of empty slots for each of the side in the IPL.
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Chennai Super Kings: 20 (7 overseas)
Delhi Capitals: 21 (7 overseas)
Gujarat Titans: 20 (7 overseas)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 19 (6 overseas)
Lucknow Super Giants: 20 (7 overseas)
Mumbai Indians: 20 (8 overseas)
Punjab Kings: 23 (8 overseas)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 22 (8 overseas)
Rajasthan Royals: 19 (7 overseas)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 20 (5 overseas)
With this on one side, let us have a brief look at the remaining purse value of these sides as they have to be selective about the players that they go after in the auction.
Chennai has 55 crores left while Delhi has 76.25 crore followed by Gujarat at 69 crore and Kolkata at 51 crore. Lucknow, who left Rahul has 69 crore, while Mumbai has only 45 crore, followed by Punjab with a whopping 110 crores. Rajasthan has only 41 crore and RCB has Rs 83 crore, followed by SRH with a moderate 45 crore.