IPL Mega Auctions 2025- All You Need To Know
Take a look at all the important details that you need to know about the IPL mega auctions
The IPL Mega auctions are a hotly debated topic among the cricketing fans in India & around the cricketing globe. Once again it's time for sides to look for fresh recruitments in personnel, also meant letting go of some of their favorite players & loved ones who ensured that the crowd was always behind the team when their side took down an opponent. Now, let's have a look at the things that you need to know ahead of the mega auctions
Mega Auctions- All You Need To Know
Mega Auctions Dates & Timings
The IPL mega auctions for 2025 are set to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from November 24th to 25th. The auctions will be streamed live on the JioCinema app for free & the viewers can watch the auctions live on the sports18 network from 2 PM.
What Happened During Retentions?
After a lot of guesswork, and rumors the D-day came on the occasion of Diwali 'The Retentions'. Many big names were released ahead of the mega auctions as Rishabh Pant parted ways with his home franchise Delhi Capitals, and the current IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer too decided to go under the hammer. There were plenty of more surprises when Rajasthan Royals decided to let go of their star opener Jos Buttler ahead of the auction.
On the other hand, in the scenes that unfolded at Hyderabad last year after LSG's crushing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 10 wickets, it looked imminent that the LSG captain KL Rahul would go into the auction.
How Many Players Will Be Auctioned?
There are a total of 574 players who have been shortlisted, out of those 574 players, 366 are Indians and 208 are overseas players. Three players are from associate nations. Out of 366 Indians, 318 will be uncapped Indians. Notably, out of 208 overseas players, 12 will be uncapped.
The IPL Governing body has also announced that there are 204 slots will be up for grabs, out of those 70 spots will be for overseas players. INR Rs. 2 Crore will be the highest reserve price.
How Are Players Divided Into Categories?
| Sr. No | Capped/Uncapped Players | No. of players |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Capped Indians | 48 |
| 2. | Capped Overseas | 193 |
| 3. | Associate | 3 |
| 4. | Uncapped Indians | 318 |
| 5. | Uncapped Overseas | 12 |
| Total | 574 |
Let's have a look at the price distribution table according to which the players have kept their base price for the all-important IPL 2025 Mega Auctions
Players Price Segregation (Table)
| Sr. No | Reserve Price | No. of players |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2 cr | 81 |
| 2. | 1.5Cr | 27 |
| 3. | 1.25 Cr | 18 |
| 4. | 1 Cr | 23 |
| 5. | 75 L | 92 |
| 6. | 50 L | 8 |
| 7. | 40 L | 5 |
| 8. | 30 L | 320 |
| Total | 574 |
The IPL purse was increased ahead of the mega auctions from 90 Crore to a staggering INR 120 Crore, since the teams have now announced their retentions, let's have a look at the updated list of the purse remaining for each team.
Purse Remaining of Each IPL Team
Punjab Kings: Rs 110.5 crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rs 83 crore
Delhi Capitals: Rs 73 crore
Lucknow Super Giants: Rs 69 crore
Gujarat Titans: Rs 69 crore
Mumbai Indians: Rs 55 crore
Chennai Super Kings: Rs 55 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rs 51 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs 45 crore
Rajasthan Royals: Rs 41 crore
This mega auction will be one of the most fierce and lucrative mega auctions in the history of the IPL ever with teams trying to fill up their spots with the best possible personnel available at their disposal.
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