For the second year in a row, the IPL auction will be held overseas, with Dubai hosting the previous one for IPL 2024. The IPL 2025 mega auction is scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah.
The much-anticipated IPL 2025 mega auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a substantial collective budget of Rs 641.5 crore and 204 player slots available, all 10 IPL teams are gearing up for an intense bidding war. This marks the second consecutive year for an overseas IPL auction, with the previous one held in Dubai for IPL 2024.
A total of 1,574 players (1,165 Indian and 409 overseas) have registered for this year’s auction. This includes 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped players, and 30 from Associate Nations, indicating a broad spectrum of talent. Out of the 204 slots, 70 are designated for overseas players. The auction coincides with the third and fourth days of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth, which starts on November 22.
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Key Highlights
- Mega Auction Date: November 24 and 25, 2025
- Venue: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Time: Starts at 11 AM IST on both days
- Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Available on the Jio Cinema app and website
Key Players Up for IPL 2025 Mega Auction
The IPL 2025 auction will see some star Indian players, including Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep Singh, potentially sparking fierce bidding among the franchises.
Franchise Budgets and Remaining Purse
Each franchise started with a base budget of Rs 120 crore, adjusted after the retention phase announced on October 31. Here’s a look at each team’s remaining purse and retention expenditures:
| Team | Remaining Purse | Money Spent on Retentions | Available Right to Match (RTM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | Rs 110.5 crore | Rs 9.5 crore | 4 (capped players) |
| Delhi Capitals | Rs 73 crore | Rs 65 crore | 2 (1 uncapped + 1 capped or both capped) |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 83 crore | Rs 37 crore | 3 (1 uncapped + 2 capped or 3 capped players) |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rs 69 crore | Rs 51 crore | 1 (capped player) |
| Gujarat Titans | Rs 69 crore | Rs 51 crore | 1 (capped player) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 51 crore | Rs 69 crore | None |
| Chennai Super Kings | Rs 55 crore | Rs 65 crore | 1 (uncapped player) |
| Mumbai Indians | Rs 45 crore | Rs 45 crore | 1 (uncapped player) |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 45 crore | Rs 75 crore | 1 (uncapped player) |
| Rajasthan Royals | Rs 41 crore | Rs 79 crore | None |
Retained Players by Franchise
So far, a total of 46 players have been retained across all franchises, amounting to Rs 558.5 crore. Here’s a snapshot of key retained players by some franchises:
| Team | Player | IPL Salary (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 18 crore |
| MS Dhoni | 4 crore | |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel | 16.50 crore |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Rinku Singh | 13 crore |
| Mumbai Indians | Jasprit Bumrah | 18 crore |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 16.35 crore | |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Virat Kohli | 21 crore |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson | 18 crore |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 18 crore | |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Heinrich Klaasen | 23 crore |
| Pat Cummins | 18 crore |
IPL 2025 Auction Overview
With an extensive pool of players, IPL 2025 promises excitement as teams build their rosters ahead of the upcoming season. Star Sports will provide live telecasts of the auction, while fans can tune in via the Jio Cinema app or website for live streaming.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on the IPL 2025 mega auction and all the action as franchises look to shape their squads for the new season.
