When and Where is the IPL 2025 Auction?
The IPL 2025 auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is only the second time an IPL auction will be conducted outside India—the last one was in Dubai in 2024. Note that this auction coincides with the third and fourth days of the Australia vs India Test in Perth.
Why is it Called a ‘Mega Auction’?
Every three years, the IPL holds a mega auction, giving franchises a chance to reset their teams. In this auction, teams can retain only up to six players; the rest of the squad must be rebuilt. Compared to regular “mini auctions” where teams can keep more players, a mega auction allows for extensive squad changes, usually requiring two days due to the higher number of players up for bidding.
How Many Players Will be in the Auction?
So far, around 1574 players have registered for the IPL 2025 auction. However, this list will be trimmed down before the auction. The final list will feature some of the top Indian and international players.
Expected Star Players in the IPL 2025 Auction
Some big names likely to be up for grabs this year include:
- Indian Players: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Deepak Chahar.
- Overseas Stars: David Warner, Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Kagiso Rabada, Devon Conway, Quinton de Kock, Sam Curran, and many others.
Team Budgets and Available Slots
Each team has a purse of INR 120 crore to build their squads, with some of that already used for player retentions.
- Punjab Kings: INR 110.5 crore
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: INR 83 crore
- Delhi Capitals: INR 73 crore
- Gujarat Titans & Lucknow Super Giants: INR 69 crore each
- Chennai Super Kings: INR 55 crore
- Kolkata Knight Riders: INR 51 crore
- Mumbai Indians & Sunrisers Hyderabad: INR 45 crore each
- Rajasthan Royals: INR 41 crore
Teams can have a squad of up to 25 players, including up to eight overseas players. Here’s a breakdown of available slots for each team:
| Team | Total Slots | Overseas Slots |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | 20 | 7 |
| RCB | 22 | 8 |
| SRH | 20 | 5 |
| MI | 20 | 8 |
| DC | 21 | 7 |
| RR | 19 | 7 |
| PBKS | 23 | 8 |
| KKR | 19 | 6 |
| GT | 20 | 7 |
| LSG | 20 | 7 |
Right-to-Match (RTM) Options
Each team can use Right-to-Match (RTM) options to reclaim former players by matching the highest bid. Teams like PBKS have the maximum RTM options (4) since they retained only two players, whereas teams with five or six retained players (like RR and KKR) have fewer RTM choices.
RTM Breakdown by Team
- Mumbai Indians: 1 RTM
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1 RTM
- Chennai Super Kings: 1 RTM
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: 3 RTMs
- Delhi Capitals: 2 RTMs
Final Thoughts
The IPL 2025 mega auction will bring plenty of excitement, with top players and teams aiming to make the most of their budgets. Keep an eye out for updates as we approach the auction dates, and get ready for another thrilling IPL season.