How to Play the IPL Auction Game
Pick a franchise, then outbid nine AI owners for the players you want. Each bid resets a 10-second clock; when it runs out, the highest bidder buys the player. Spend your ₹130 Cr purse well and you finish with the best-rated XI in the room.
Step by step
- Choose your franchise from the ten IPL teams and pick Quick (top 70 players) or Full (every player).
- Watch the player card: role, nationality, 2026 team and what he cost in 2026. The base price is in the top corner.
- Tap Bid to raise the paddle. The first bid opens at the base price; after that each bid adds the standard step.
- Tap Pass if you are out. The clock then runs faster so you don't wait.
- Sold or unsold: when the clock hits zero the player is stamped SOLD to the highest bidder, or UNSOLD if nobody bid.
- Check My squad any time to see your roles and overseas count.
- Share your poster: at the end you get your best XI, rating, rank out of 10 and your best steal, ready for WhatsApp.
Bid steps
| Current bid | Next bid adds |
|---|---|
| Below ₹1 Cr | ₹5 L |
| ₹1 Cr to below ₹2 Cr | ₹10 L |
| ₹2 Cr and above | ₹20 L |
Limits you must respect
- Squad of at most 25 players (Full mode also keeps money back so you can reach 18).
- At most 8 overseas players.
- You cannot spend more than your purse.
How the AI owners bid
Each AI owner decides how much a player is worth to it: it starts from what the player earned in IPL 2026, then adjusts for the roles it still needs, its money left and a little personality. Bengaluru tends to splash, Chennai likes experience, Kolkata loves spin. They will not all chase the same player, so bargains appear.
FAQ
How long does one IPL auction game take?
Quick mode takes about ten minutes for the top 70 players. Full mode puts every player under the hammer and takes longer; you can tap "Finish fast" at any time to let the AI owners finish the rest.
How is my squad rated?
The game picks your best XI by player value with at most four overseas players, checks you have a wicketkeeper and at least five bowling options, and compares your XI with the other nine teams. The best team in the room gets 10/10.
Why can't I bid on a player?
Either you already lead, your purse is too small, or you already have the maximum number of overseas players. The bid button says which.