IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Dates, players and team Purses; Everything you need to know
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Dates, players and team Purses; Everything you need to know
The IPL mega auction is scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, shaping the future of teams for the next three years. With star players like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul in the mix, franchises will need to adapt their strategies, especially with introducing the new Impact Substitutes rule. Over 500 players are set to go under the hammer, making this a highly anticipated event.
The IPL mega auction is back, and this year it’s bigger than ever. Set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this two-day event will shape the future of the 10 IPL franchises for the next three years. Here’s everything you need to know:
When and What Time Is the IPL Mega Auction?
Date: November 24 and 25, 2024
Start Time: 1 PM local time (3:30 PM IST)
Auction Schedule (IST):
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: First Session
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM: Lunch Break
5:45 PM - 10:30 PM: Second Session
The auction will kick off after the day’s play in the Perth Test match.
Why Is This Mega Auction Special?
It’s a rare event held every three years, and this time key Indian captains like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul are available.
The new Impact Substitutes rule influences the auction, making it a crucial part of team strategies.
Marquee Players in the Auction
Marquee List 1 (M1):
Rishabh Pant
Shreyas Iyer
Jos Buttler
Arshdeep Singh
Kagiso Rabada
Mitchell Starc
Marquee List 2 (M2):
KL Rahul
Yuzvendra Chahal
Liam Livingstone
David Miller
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Siraj
Reserve Price: Most marquee players are in the Rs 2 Crore category, except David Miller, who is in the Rs 1.5 Crore bracket.
Player Pool and Slots
Total Players: 577
Indian Players: 367
Overseas Players: 210
Available Slots: 204
Overseas Slots: 70
Reserve Price Categories
Highest Reserve Price: Rs 2 Crore (81 players in this bracket)
Lowest Reserve Price: Rs 30 Lakh (up from Rs 20 Lakh in previous auctions)
Marquee Players: Two marquee sets to start the auction.
Capped Players: Organized by categories—batters, bowlers, wicketkeepers, spinners, and all-rounders.
Uncapped Players: Similar categorization follows.
Accelerated Auction: From Player 117 onwards, franchises nominate players from a specified list.
What Is the Accelerated Auction?
Not all 500+ players go under the hammer. Starting with Player 117, franchises choose a list of preferred players. After the main auction, unsold players can be reconsidered in a second accelerated round.
Team Purses Remaining
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
110.5 Cr
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
41 Cr
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
55 Cr
Delhi Capitals (DC)
73 Cr
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
51 Cr
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
83 Cr
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
69 Cr
Mumbai Indians (MI)
45 Cr
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
45 Cr
Gujarat Titans (GT)
69 Cr
Right-To-Match (RTM) Card Returns
The RTM card is back with a twist, allowing teams to reclaim players from their 2024 squads.
How It Works:
Teams can match the winning bid for a player and reclaim them.
The bidding team gets one last chance to raise the price further without a limit.
Example: A player sold for Rs 5 Cr can have their price raised to Rs 10 Cr, after which the previous team can use the RTM card.
Retention Rules:
Teams can retain up to 6 players using RTM and direct retention.
A maximum of 5 capped players and 2 uncapped players are allowed.
Teams like KKR and RR, which have already retained 6 players, cannot use RTM cards.