The much-awaited IPL 2025 Mega Auction is set to reshape teams and decide the future of hundreds of cricketers. With a massive purse of Rs 641 crore across ten franchises, the excitement is at an all-time high. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about this year’s mega auction.
When and Where is the IPL 2025 Mega Auction Happening?
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will take place at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. The event starts at 12:30 PM local time (3:00 PM IST) and will span two days. Participants and team officials will be accommodated at the luxurious Hotel Shangri-La, a short drive from the venue.
How Many Players Are Up for Grabs?
Out of the 1,574 registered players, 574 cricketers have been shortlisted by the IPL Governing Council. This includes:
- 366 Indian players
- 208 overseas players
Each franchise can assemble a squad of 18 to 25 players, with a maximum of eight overseas players. With 46 players already retained across teams, 204 slots remain open for the auction.
Big Purses, Bigger Stakes: Which Team Has the Most Money?
Each team starts with a purse of Rs 120 crore but has spent part of it on player retentions. Here’s how the remaining funds look for each franchise:
| Team | Remaining Purse (in Rs crore) |
| Punjab Kings | 110.5 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 83 |
| Delhi Capitals | 73 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 69 |
| Gujarat Titans | 69 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 55 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 51 |
| Mumbai Indians | 45 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 45 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 41 |
Available Team Slots: What’s Left to Fill?
Each team has a specific number of slots left for the auction. Here’s a quick glance:
| Team | Total Slots | Overseas Slots |
| Punjab Kings | 23 | 8 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 22 | 8 |
| Delhi Capitals | 21 | 7 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 20 | 7 |
| Gujarat Titans | 20 | 7 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 20 | 7 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 20 | 7 |
| Mumbai Indians | 20 | 8 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 20 | 5 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 19 | 7 |
Who Will Kick Off the Auction?
The event will start with marquee players, divided into two sets. Big names like Jos Buttler, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Mitchell Starc headline the first set. The second set includes stars such as Yuzvendra Chahal, KL Rahul, Liam Livingstone, Mohammed Shami, and David Miller.
Apart from marquee players, key Indian and international players in the pool include:
- Ishan Kishan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar
- Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Curran
Player Retentions: Teams Before the Auction
Here’s how the squads look with retained players:
- Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Mathisha Pathirana
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Rajat Patidar
- Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head
- Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs
- Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer
- Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Ayush Badoni
- Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh
- Mumbai Indians: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma
Excitement Builds for the Auction
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is poised to set new benchmarks, with teams ready to battle for top talents. The introduction of marquee players, a substantial purse, and strategic retentions promise an exciting auction that could shape the league for years to come.
