Get ready for IPL 2025. This year’s mega auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The league organizers have released a list of 574 players, which includes 366 Indian and 208 foreign players. After the retention process, only 204 slots remain. Punjab Kings have the highest purse with ₹110.50 crore, while Rajasthan Royals have the lowest with ₹41 crore.
Second Auction Outside India
This will be the second time that the IPL auction is held outside India. The base price for players this year starts at ₹30 lakh, which is ₹10 lakh more than last time. Other base prices are set at ₹40 lakh, ₹50 lakh, ₹75 lakh, ₹1 crore, ₹1.25 crore, ₹1.50 crore, and ₹2 crore. A total of 79 sets have been prepared for this auction. The auction will begin with two marquee player sets, each containing six players, including last season’s captains KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer.
What Time Will the Auction Start?
The biggest question is what time the IPL 2025 auction will start. According to local time in Jeddah, the mega auction will begin at 12:30 PM. There is a time difference of 2 hours and 30 minutes between India and Saudi Arabia, meaning the auction will start at 3:00 PM in India.
How Many Players Does Each Team Need?
| Team | Slots Available | Foreign Slots | Purse Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 20 | 7 | ₹55 crore |
| Mumbai Indians | 20 | 8 | ₹45 crore |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 22 | 8 | ₹83 crore |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 19 | 6 | ₹51 crore |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 20 | 5 | ₹45 crore |
| Rajasthan Royals | 19 | 7 | ₹41 crore |
| Delhi Capitals | 21 | 7 | ₹73 crore |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 20 | 7 | ₹69 crore |
| Gujarat Titans | 20 | 7 | ₹69 crore |