The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, promising a thrilling event for cricket fans and franchises alike.
With 577 players registered and a total of 204 slots available, this auction marks a significant opportunity for teams to reshape their rosters as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Key Details of the IPL 2025 Auction
One should note the important details of the IPL auction below.
IPL 2025 Auction Format and Timing
The auction will commence at 3 PM IST on both days. It will feature a mix of capped and uncapped players, with the minimum base price for players increased from ₹20 lakh to ₹30 lakh.
The highest base price set for marquee players is ₹2 crore, which includes top Indian stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, as well as international icons such as Jos Buttler and David Warner.
- First session – 3:30 PM IST to 5 PM IST
- Lunch Break – 5 PM IST to 5:45 PM IST
- Second session – 5:45 PM IST to 10:30 pm IST
IPL 2025 Auction Player Pool
A total of 577 players will be up for bidding:
- 367 Indian players
- 210 overseas players
Among these, 81 players have opted for the highest reserve price of ₹2 crore. Notable names include:
List 1
- Rishabh Pant
- Shreyas Iyer
- Jos Buttler
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mitchell Starc
List 2
- KL Rahul
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Liam Livingstone
- David Miller
- Mohammed Shami
- Mohammed Siraj
IPL 2025 Auction: Team-wise Budget
Right to Match (RTM) Rule
The modified RTM rule will play a crucial role in this auction. Unlike previous auctions where franchises could simply match the highest bid to retain a player, the new rule allows the bidding team an opportunity to raise their bid if the original franchise opts to use RTM.
IPL 2025 Auction Live Streaming and Coverage
Fans can watch the auction live on major sports networks and streaming platforms such as JioCinema and Star Sports.
