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Platform Rules

The definitive guide to auction logic, trading windows, retentions, and squad building.

Squad Requirements

Starting Budget₹150 Crores per team
Squad Size18 – 25 players
Maximum Overseas8 players
Minimum Uncapped3 players
Minimum Bowlers4 players
Minimum Batsmen4 players
Minimum Wicketkeepers2 players
Bid Timer10 seconds per bid

Bidding Rules

First BidCan match base price
Manual BiddingAny value above current bid (0.01 Cr precision)

Post-Auction Acquisitions

  • Teams may sign unsold players at base price using their remaining purse.
  • If two or more teams request the same player, a micro-auction will be conducted.
  • Players not contested by multiple teams may be signed immediately.
  • All signings must respect squad limits (18–25 players, max 8 overseas).

Important Notes

  • If a team cannot complete a valid squad due to overspending, base-price players from the unsold pool must be chosen to satisfy minimum squad and role requirements.