KKR Budget After IPL 2026 Retentions: Know Remaining Purse Amount

The IPL 2026 auction has sparked massive anticipation, and one team entering the auction with exceptional financial power is Kolkata Knight Riders. After finalizing their IPL 2026 retention list, KKR are set to begin the auction with a remaining purse of ₹64.30 crore, the highest among all teams, giving them the freedom to reshape their squad aggressively. Having spent ₹55.70 crore from the total ₹120 crore salary cap, Kolkata now have 13 open slots to fill — a combination that sets them up for one of their biggest rebuild phases in recent years.

A major reason behind this huge available budget is the release of multiple high-value players. KKR have taken bold decisions by letting go of Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock and Moeen Ali, all of whom carried substantial price tags. These moves signal not just a financial reset but also a clear shift towards building a younger, more dynamic, and more flexible squad for the upcoming season. With this refreshed approach and a massive purse, KKR are expected to be one of the most active and unpredictable teams in the IPL 2026 auction room.

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