The highly anticipated IPL 2025 player auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking a historic moment as the auction is held outside India for the first time. The IPL Governing Council has released a list of 574 players who will compete for 204 slots across the 10 franchises. Among these, 366 are Indian players, while 208 are overseas players, including three from associate nations. This year’s auction features a strong mix of experienced stars and uncapped talent, with 318 uncapped Indian players and 12 uncapped overseas players adding depth to the pool.
Key Auction Highlights
- Total Players Registered: 574
- Indian Players: 366
- Overseas Players: 208 (including 3 from associate nations)
- Uncapped Talent:
- Indian Uncapped Players: 318
- Overseas Uncapped Players: 12
- Available Slots:
- Overall Slots: 204
The auction will begin with two marquee sets, showcasing 12 of the most sought-after players. The first set includes Jos Buttler, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Mitchell Starc, while the second set features Yuzvendra Chahal, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Liam Livingstone, Mohammed Siraj, and David Miller. These marquee players are expected to draw intense bidding, with their base prices set between Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 2 crore.
Base Price Breakdown
Players have been categorized into various base price tiers:
- Rs 2 Crore: 81 players
- Rs 1.5 Crore: 27 players
- Rs 1.25 Crore: 18 players
This structure provides franchises with flexibility in allocating their budgets and building competitive teams.
This year’s auction offers a wide range of base price tiers. A total of 81 players have set their base price at Rs 2 crore, 27 players at Rs 1.5 crore, and 18 players at Rs 1.25 crore. The flexibility in pricing allows franchises to strategize their budgets and build balanced teams.
One of the notable absences from the auction list is England’s fast bowler Jofra Archer, who has been struggling with injuries in recent seasons. Despite being a high-impact player, his name’s exclusion has left fans speculating about his future in the league.
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The auction will commence at 12:30 PM local time in Jeddah, corresponding to 3:30 PM IST. The event promises to be a spectacle, with franchises aiming to secure top talent to strengthen their squads for the 2025 IPL season.
For those interested in exploring the complete list of players, the IPL 2025 Player List PDF is available for download on the official IPL website. The document includes all players’ details, including their base prices and categories.
The IPL 2025 auction is expected to be a turning point for many teams as they rebuild and strategize for the upcoming season. With big names like KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, and Jos Buttler in the mix, the stage is set for an action-packed two days of bidding wars in Jeddah. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting to see how the rosters will shape up for the league’s 18th season.
