Tags: IPL 2025
Published: 25.11.2024
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction, held from November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marked a significant change in the composition of the teams. The auction saw 574 players competing for 204 slots, with 366 Indian and 208 overseas players, including participants from the US and Scotland. Teams came in with revised strategies, using the increased salary cap and the right-to-match (RTM) rule, which allowed them to re-acquire certain exempt players.
Key details:
Top Marquee Players:
Set 1 included big names like Mitchell Starc, Jos Buttler, Rishabh Pant and Kagiso Rabada, all starting at a base price of ₹2 crore. These players have seen intense bidding wars as teams look for changes to the game for the upcoming season.
Set 2 featured KL Rahul, Liam Livingstone and Yuzvendra Chahal, adding extra excitement to the marquee segment.
Player categories:
Players were organized into sets based on roles: batsmen, all-rounders, bowlers, wicketkeepers and spinners. This has provided a wide range of options for franchises to fill certain voids in their squads.
Prominent players like Harry Brook, Devon Conway and Ravichandran Ashwin received significant offers.
Strategic adjustments:
The introduction of price caps on foreign players has added value to Indian players, especially those without caps. Franchises like Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been particularly aggressive, given their significant budgets available.
Auction atmosphere and trends:
Held at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, the auction brought a global flavor, reflecting the growing international appeal of the IPL. The event was broadcast live Star Sports and streamed on JioCinemaensuring fan engagement around the world
For more in-depth insight into team retention, bidding strategies and the full roster of players, you can explore the full breakdown of the auction pools