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The equation now reads - 1 slot and INR 85 lacs. One final push to complete our 25-member squad. LET'S GET THIS DONE!

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7:21 PM IST: Atharva Ankolekar, #AalaRe! 🙌 The all-rounder for Mumbai is all set to represent us, itching to showcase his all-round abilities at Wankhede!!!

7:08 PM IST: Another young gun is now a मुंबईकर! 21-year-old bowler Mohd. Izhar joins us.

This looks like a promising signing. On that note, here are our top base price recruits at the auctions. 

THERE YOU GO! 22-year-old Danish Malewar makes his way into #OneFamily. The top-order batter has some eye-catching numbers already, 1,151 runs in just 13 FC matches for Vidarbha, smashing three centuries and eight fifties. Mazaa aa gaya ekdum!

6:54 PM IST: We can smell a hidden gem being unearthed shortly... :) Don't go anywhere!

6:30 PM IST: The TATA IPL 2026 auction resumes. Let's give final touches to our squad for the upcoming campaign...

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5:37 PM IST: Paltan, it's a 45-minute break now. It's time to head back home from your workplaces QUICKLY and continue watching the IPL 2026 auction. Admin too will take a short break... 👋 

5:27 PM IST: A new recruit is just around the corner, Paltan! Thoda sabr aur...

#ICYMI - Polly being Polly 😂

4:50 PM IST: We go in for 20-year-old all-rounder Prashant Veer till INR 1.10 crore before backing out. Koi baat nahi bhailog...

4:39 PM IST: The IPL 2026 auction has resumed following a short break & we're braced for our next gem to be unearthed.

Accelerated rounds coming up shortly!

4:15 PM IST: Next set would be the UNCAPPED PLAYERS, our scouting team's expertise... 😉

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Our next signing will be... ✍️👇

4:01 PM IST: Right then, we have four slots remaining with INR 1.75 crores in hand. Do note, we've filled all our overseas slots.

Paltan, how happy are you with Quinton de Kock's return? Let us know in the comments...

3:27 PM IST: Ah, the memories of our previous two title-winning campaigns have come rushing in. RO-QDK, the tod-fod opening pair taking bowlers to cleaners... Guys, this feeling will take some time to sink in 🥹

YESSSSS, that didn't take toooo long! The 2019 and 2020 champion QUINTON DE KOCK is back to #OneFaMIly for his base price. 

3.24 PM IST: Relax Paltan, our first buy wilh happen soon 💪

3:08 PM IST: We're back after a short break! All-rounders are up next...

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After an intense bidding, the Aussie goes to Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 25.20 crores! First big buy of the day, DONE!

2:45 PM IST: Our padel goes up for the first time today. We bid for Cameron Green up to INR 2.40 crores and then... 😬

... And we've the first SOLDDDDDD of the day. Middle order batter David Miller heads to Delhi Capitals for INR 2.0 crores

2:42 PM IST: Jake Fraser-McGurk is the first player to go under the hammer and he goes UNSOLD.

Who's your first pick for the day? Let us know in the comments!

2:32 PM IST: Chala Paltan, suru karuya... Ganpati Bappa Moryaaaa! 🙏

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Stay tuned as we bring you real-time updates straight from the auction floor. The road to IPL 2026 starts right now & we’re building it together, one bid at a time.

For all the details about today’s auction, READ FAQs HERE!

2:10 PM IST: This is where calculations meet courage. Where patience meets bold calls. And where every raised paddle could spark the next Wankhede roar.

🗞️ Read about our base price picks and youngest recruits at the auctions over the years 🗞️

After months of planning, scouting and strategy sessions, our think tank is locked in and ready to shape a squad that can take the #OneFamily dream forward.

Welcome, Paltan, to the IPL 2026 Auction Live Blog - your one-stop destination to stay plugged into the 🔝 moments as we put the final pieces of the puzzle together.

1:50 PM IST: The stage is set, the gavel is ready & our heartbeats are racing… 💙