IPL 2025 Mega Auction: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reduced the list of players for the IPL 2025 mega auction from 1,574 to 574. Among these, 366 are Indian players, and 208 are from other countries. All current Indian cricketers have been placed in the highest base price bracket of ₹2 crore.
A total of 81 players fall into this top bracket, while 27 players are in the ₹1.5 crore category. Additionally, 18 players have a base price of ₹1.25 crore, and 23 players have set their price at ₹1 crore.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction
The IPL 2025 auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This will be only the second time the auction takes place outside India, with the previous one held in Dubai in 2024. The two-day event will start at 12:30 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. IST) on November 24. Interestingly, the auction will overlap with the third and fourth days of the India vs Australia Test match in Perth.
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IPL 2025 Mega Auction Date and Time
Check the IPL 2025 Mega Auction date and time in the table below:
| IPL 2025 Mega Auction Date and Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Date | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
| IPL 2025 Mega Auction | November 24-25, 2025 | 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Venue
The IPL 2025 mega auction will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marks the second time an IPL auction is being held outside India, following the 2024 auction, which was hosted in Dubai.
Where to Watch IPL 2025 Mega Auction?
The IPL 2025 mega auction will be broadcast live on Star Sports. Fans can also stream the auction online through the JioCinema app.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Teams Budget
The following are how much money is left in the purse of each IPL 2025 mega auction team:
- Mumbai Indians: Rs 55 crore
- Punjab Kings: Rs 110.5 crore
- Delhi Capitals: Rs 73 crore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs 45 crore
- Rajasthan Royals: Rs 41 crore
- Chennai Super Kings: Rs 55 crore
- Lucknow Super Giants: Rs 69 crore
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rs 83 crore
- Gujarat Titans: Rs 69 crore
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Rs 51 crore
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Marquee Players
The upcoming auction in Jeddah on November 24 and 25 will feature some big names, with marquee players divided into two sets. Five overseas players stand out: David Miller, Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc, and Liam Livingstone. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is in the first set, expected to secure the highest bid at the auction.
Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL 2024 victory, and pacer Arshdeep Singh are also in the first set of marquee players. Former Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul is placed in the second set.
Indian fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, along with spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, are part of the marquee list. However, notable absentees include veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, two-time Purple Cap winner Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Ishan Kishan, who fetched Rs 15.50 crore in the 2022 mega auction. Despite this, Ishan is expected to fetch a high price due to the demand for wicketkeepers.
Among the overseas stars, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and T20I sensation Phil Salt are also missing from the marquee list. Maxwell was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Salt, who had a standout season with Kolkata Knight Riders, is not included.
Here are the marquee sets:
Marquee Set 1: Jos Buttler, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Mitchell Starc.
Marquee Set 2: Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
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IPL 2025 Mega Auction FAQs
Q.1. When is the IPL 2025 Mega Auction?
Ans. The auction will be held on November 24-25, 2025, starting at 12:30 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. IST).
Q.2. Where will the IPL 2025 Mega Auction take place?
Ans. The auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking the second time it’s held outside India.
Q.3. Which players are in the IPL 2025 marquee set?
Ans. Marquee Set 1 includes Jos Buttler, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Mitchell Starc. Set 2 includes Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, and others.
Q.4. How much money do IPL 2025 teams have left in their purses?
Ans. Teams like Punjab Kings, RCB, and Gujarat Titans have significant remaining budgets, ranging from Rs 41 crore to Rs 110.5 crore.
Q.5. Where can I watch the IPL 2025 Mega Auction?
Ans. The auction will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed online via the JioCinema app.
