The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is one of the most anticipated events in the cricketing calendar, set to reshape the teams ahead of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This article delves into the details regarding the date, venue, and player categories for the upcoming auction.
| Event | Indian Premier League |
|---|---|
| Season | IPL 2025 |
| Authority | Board of Control for Cricket in India |
| IPL 2024 Teams | CSK, DC, GT, KKR, LSG, MI, PBKS, RR, RCB & SRH |
| Total Franchises | 10 Teams |
| Total Players | 300+ Players |
| IPL 2025 Mega Auction Schedule | December 15-19 (Tentative) |
| IPL 2025 Mega Auction Venue | Dubai (Expected) |
| Budget of Each team | Rs 100 Crore – 125 Crore |
| IPL 2024 Schedule | To be Announced |
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IPL 2025 Mega Auctions Players Categories
Players in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction will be categorized into three main groups:
- Capped Players: These are players who have played for their national teams in any type of international cricket (Test, ODI, or T20).
- Uncapped Players: These are Indian domestic players who have not yet played for the national team.
- Non-Indian Players: This group includes players from other countries, whether they have international experience or not. Each team can have up to eight foreign players, but only four can be in the starting lineup for each match.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Venue
The venue for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction has not been officially announced yet. It is expected to be held in India, likely in either December 2024 or February 2025. The exact location will be revealed by the BCCI in due course.
This assumption is based on the proposal of 84 matches for the next season, up from 74 this year. The number of matches is expected to increase to 94 by 2027.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Date
The IPL 2025 mega auction date is expected to take place between December 2024 and February 2025. This timeframe aligns with previous mega auctions, which have typically been conducted in early February or late December. The auction is likely to span two days, similar to the format used in the 2022 mega auction, where teams had the opportunity to make strategic decisions about their rosters
Expected Retained Players
While the final list of retained players will be confirmed closer to the auction date, predictions indicate that several star players are likely to remain with their current teams. Here are some of the anticipated retained players by franchise:
| Teams | Expected Retained Players |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer, Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhishek Sharma, T Natarajan, Travis Head |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Mayank Yadav |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma |
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IPL 2024 Team List
Let’s take a look, which teams are going to battle for the Tata IPL 2025.
The IPL, or Indian Premier League, is a major cricket league that started in 2008. Over 50 million people worldwide enjoy watching it. The IPL 2024 is sponsored by the Tata Group, which owns all the rights to the league.
The IPL 2025 season will feature ten teams, continuing the tradition of the Indian Premier League. Here is the list of teams expected to participate in IPL 2025
| Mumbai Indians (MI) |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) |
| LSG |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
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Each team will be looking to strengthen their squads during the upcoming mega auction, where they can retain a limited number of players and acquire new talent to compete for the championship title. The exact player lists and retention details will be finalized as the auction date approaches.
