MUMBAI INDIANS (MI)
The first team to win the IPL title three times (2013,2015,2017), Mumbai Indians failed to make it to the playoffs, finishing no.5 in the standings. MI made the first trade of the IPL 2019 trading window, bringing in Quinton de Kock from RCB.
Mumbai Indians have retained a total of 18 players and need to buy six Indians and one overseas player to fill seven slots. They have a purse of Rs 11.15 crore left to spend in the auction.
No. of retained & traded players: 18
Available slots: 7 (Indians - 6, Overseas - 1)
Total purse available: Rs 11.15 crore
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE (RCB)
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, the Royal Challengers Bangalore are yet to win an IPL title, despite all their star power including the likes of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in their ranks. They have retained 15 players and traded Quinton de Kock to Mumbai Indians.
RCB have 10 slots available to fill in this auction with Rs 18.15 crore in their kitty.
No. of retained players: 15
Available slots: 10 (Indians - 8, Overseas - 2)
Total purse available: Rs 18.15 crore