IPL Auction 2025: Date, Time, Live Streaming, and Key Details
Published on: Nov 24, 2024 10:58 am IST|Updated on: Nov 24, 2024 11:04 am IST
The much-awaited IPL Auction 2025 promises to be a thrilling event as teams gear up for the mega auction to build squads for the upcoming seasons. Here’s everything cricket fans need to know.
When is IPL Auction 2025?
- Date: November 24 and 25, 2024
- Time: 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM IST
IPL Auction 2025 Live Streaming and Where to Watch
Fans can enjoy live coverage of the IPL Auction 2025 on:
- Jio Cinema (online streaming)
- Viacom18
- Star Sports (TV broadcast)
Ensure you tune in to witness franchises battle it out for top players in this exciting two-day auction.
The Challenges 🎯
The Numbers 📊
The Strategies ♟️And… sleepless nights 😴💭
It’s time for Lights, Camera… Auction‼️💰 pic.twitter.com/7QM9JSh7Sy
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024
Format of the IPL Mega Auction 2025
The IPL Mega Auction format is designed to be comprehensive and dynamic:
- Marquee Players: Two high-profile sets open the auction. Expect fireworks as players like Rishabh Pant, Jos Buttler, and Mitchell Starc take center stage.
- Capped Players: Batters, bowlers, all-rounders, and wicket-keepers follow the marquee sets.
- Uncapped Players: Talented young players conclude the bidding.
- Accelerated Auction: Franchises nominate players for quick bidding sessions post the initial rounds.
Player Pool Overview
The IPL Auction 2025 includes 577 registered players:
- Indian Players: 367
- Overseas Players: 210
- Available Slots: 204 (70 reserved for overseas players)
Key Players to Watch
Some of the top names expected to trigger bidding wars include:
- Set M1: Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Starc, Jos Buttler, Shreyas Iyer
- Set M2: KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller
Retained Players and RTM Rules
- Teams were allowed to retain up to 6 players.
- Right-to-Match (RTM) cards will add to the excitement, with revised rules enabling franchises to counter bids effectively.
| Teams | No. of RTMs Available | Type of player |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | 1 | Any |
| DC | 2 | 1 uncapped & 1 capped, or both capped) |
| RCB | 3 | 3 (1 uncapped & 2 capped players, or 3 capped) |
| LSG | 1 | Capped |
| PBKS | 4 | Capped |
| MI | 1 | Uncapped |
| SRH | 1 | Uncapped |
| GT | 1 | Capped |
Reserve Price Categories
Players have been categorized into reserve price brackets ranging from ₹30 Lakh to ₹2 Crore.
- ₹2 Crore: 82 players
- ₹1.5 Crore: 27 players
- ₹1.25 Crore: 18 players
Players have registered under various reserve price categories:
| Reserve Price (INR) | No. of Players |
|---|---|
| 2 Crore | 82 |
| 1.5 Crore | 27 |
| 1.25 Crore | 18 |
| 1 Crore | 23 |
| 75 Lakh | 92 |
| 50 Lakh | 8 |
| 40 Lakh | 5 |
| 30 Lakh | 320 |
What’s New in IPL 2025?
- Location: For the first time, the IPL Auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- RTM Cards: Teams can now raise bids after matching the highest bid, offering more flexibility.
Auction Purse of All 10 Teams
| Team | Retained Players | Purse Spent (INR) | Purse Available (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 5 | 65 | 55 |
| DC | 4 | 47 | 73 |
| GT | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| KKR | 6 | 69 | 51 |
| LSG | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| MI | 5 | 75 | 45 |
| PBKS | 2 | 9.5 | 110.5 |
| RCB | 3 | 37 | 83 |
| RR | 6 | 79 | 41 |
| SRH | 5 | 75 | 45 |
The IPL Auction 2025 is set to redefine team rosters, making it one of the most exciting pre-season events in cricket. Stay tuned for live updates and exclusive insights!
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