The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is set to take place on November 24-25 in Jeddah, featuring a marquee set of seven Indian cricketers, who are expected to fetch massive bids. The marquee set includes prominent names like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh.
Indian marquee players:
| Player | Marquee Set |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | 1 |
| Rishabh Pant | 1 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 1 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 2 |
| KL Rahul | 2 |
| Mohammed Shami | 2 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 2 |
Key details of the IPL 2025 mega auction:
- Total Players Registered: Initially, 1,574 players registered, later reduced to 574.
- Indian Players: 366
- Overseas Players: 208 (including three from associate nations like USA’s Ali Khan and Unmukt Chand).
- Available Slots: 204, with 70 reserved for foreign players.
- Highest Base Price: ₹2 crore (81 players have chosen this price bracket).
Franchises’ spending power:
- Retention: 46 players were retained by franchises, spending ₹558.5 crore.
- Remaining Budget: ₹641.5 crore available for auction.
Auction anticipation:
The marquee set has always been the highlight of IPL auctions, with star players often setting record-breaking price tags. For IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer are expected to generate significant interest from franchises looking for strong captains and consistent performers. Similarly, bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Arshdeep Singh bring depth to any squad’s pace attack, while Yuzvendra Chahal continues to be a sought-after spinner.
With just days left until the auction, franchises are fine-tuning their strategies to secure marquee players who could shape their fortunes in the upcoming season.