IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Exciting Player Lineup Announced
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has unveiled the player auction list for the upcoming Mega Auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for November 24-25. A total of 574 players are up for grabs, including 366 Indian and 208 overseas players, with three from associate nations.
Player Breakdown
Among the 574 players, 318 are Indian uncapped players, and 12 are uncapped overseas players. There are 204 slots available, with 70 reserved for overseas players. The highest reserve price is INR 2 crore, chosen by 81 players, while the largest group of players has a base price of INR 30 lakh, totaling 320.
Marquee Players
Notable names like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul are among the 12 marquee players. These players, released by their franchises, are divided into two sets for the first time since 2018. The first set includes Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and Arshdeep Singh, while the second features KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj. Overseas stars include Mitchell Starc, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, and Kagiso Rabada.
Right-to-Match Cards
Teams will use Right-to-Match (RTM) cards during the auction. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, having retained six players each, will not have RTM cards. Punjab Kings have four RTMs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru three, and Delhi Capitals two. Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians each have one RTM. RTM cards allow teams to buy back released players by matching the highest bid.
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is set to be a thrilling event, with strategic moves and marquee players capturing the attention of cricket fans worldwide.
Doubts Revealed
IPL -: IPL stands for Indian Premier League, which is a popular cricket tournament in India where teams from different cities compete against each other.
Mega Auction -: A Mega Auction in IPL is a big event where teams can buy new players for their squads. It happens every few years and allows teams to make major changes to their line-ups.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -: Jeddah is a city in Saudi Arabia, a country in the Middle East. It’s unusual for an IPL event to be held outside India, making this auction special.
Marquee Players -: Marquee players are the most famous and skilled players in the auction. They are usually the ones that teams are most eager to buy.
Shreyas Iyer -: Shreyas Iyer is a well-known Indian cricketer who plays as a batsman. He has played for India in international matches and is popular in the IPL.
Rishabh Pant -: Rishabh Pant is an Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting and wicket-keeping skills. He is a key player in the Indian cricket team and IPL.
KL Rahul -: KL Rahul is an Indian cricketer who is famous for his batting and sometimes wicket-keeping. He has been a captain in the IPL and plays for India internationally.
Right-to-Match cards -: Right-to-Match cards allow IPL teams to retain a player they previously had, even if another team bids for them during the auction.
