Overview
- The IPL confirmed a marquee CSK–RR swap sending Ravindra Jadeja (fee revised to INR 14 crore) and Sam Curran (INR 2.4 crore) to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings at INR 18 crore.
- Veteran seamer Mohammed Shami was traded from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Lucknow Super Giants at his existing INR 10 crore fee in an all-cash deal.
- Other finalized moves include Mayank Markande to Mumbai Indians, Arjun Tendulkar to Lucknow Super Giants, and a Nitish Rana–Donovan Ferreira exchange that lifts Ferreira’s fee to INR 1 crore.
- Franchises released and retained players were published after the deadline, with notable departures such as Andre Russell from Kolkata Knight Riders shaping the auction pool.
- Teams now have confirmed squad lists and remaining purses as the IPL mini-auction is set for December 16 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.