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IPL Auction is ruling top cricket news headlines right now! The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for its 2025 Mega Auction, and cricket fans are buzzing with excitement. Scheduled for November 24 and 25, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this auction promises to be a thrilling event for fans and franchises alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
Every three years, the IPL franchises undergo a significant reset. Teams are allowed to retain a limited number of players. This time, a maximum of six, and must rebuild their squads during the mega auction. In contrast, mini auctions held in the interim years allow teams to retain as many players as they like. Mega auctions take two days because they involve a much larger pool of players compared to the one-day mini auctions.
A staggering 1574 players registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction. This list has been whittled down to 574 players, including 366 Indian and 208 overseas players.
There will be two marquee player sets, with fierce bidding expected for these stars. The first set includes:
The second marquee set features:
In addition to these marquee players, several other notable names will be up for grabs. Indian stars like Ishan Kishan, R Ashwin, Harshal Patel, and Deepak Chahar, as well as overseas talents like David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, and Quinton de Kock, will attract significant attention.
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will take place over two days, starting on November 24 and concluding on November 25. The auction will kick off at 3:00 PM IST on both days. For those in Jeddah, the event will begin at 12:30 PM local time on the first day.
This year, the IPL Mega Auction is being held overseas for only the second time, with the venue set at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The change in location adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for fans around the world.
Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports Network, which will be broadcasting the auction on TV. For those who prefer streaming, the auction will be available live on the JioCinema app and website. This ensures that cricket enthusiasts can follow the event from anywhere, whether they’re at home or on the go.
The auction will begin with the marquee players, divided into two groups of six each. Following this, capped players will be auctioned in sets based on their specialization (batters, allrounders, wicketkeeper-batters, fast bowlers, and spin bowlers). This will be followed by uncapped players. After player No. 116, the auction will enter its accelerated phase, covering players from 117 to 574. Unsold players may also get a second chance in another accelerated phase based on franchise requests.
Each team has a total purse of ₹120 crore, though some of this has already been spent on retained players. Punjab Kings have the largest remaining purse at ₹110.5 crore, while Rajasthan Royals have the smallest at ₹41 crore.
Here’s a breakdown of the remaining slots for each team:
Teams have varying Right-to-Match (RTM) options based on their retentions. For instance:
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is set to be an exciting event, with teams strategizing to build their perfect squads. Fans worldwide will be glued to their screens to see how the teams shape up for the upcoming season. Stay tuned to CBTF Speed News for the latest news about cricket and updates on the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. We provide the most latest news about everything cricket.
