India, Dec. 19 -- The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi delivered drama, record-breaking signings, and strategic masterstrokes alongside puzzling decisions. With INR 215.45 crore distributed across 77 player slots, the December 16 auction reshaped championship aspirations.

Cameron Green shattered records at INR 25.20 crore, while Chennai Super Kings stunned observers by spending INR 14.20 crore each on uncapped duo Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, the joint most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.

As the dust settles, some franchises executed flawlessly, whilst others left gaping holes. Here is how each team fared, ranked from most impressive to most questionable.

KKR delivered auction perfection. Armed with the largest purse a...