IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Key Insights from the Full 1574-Player List
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the complete list of 1574 players set to go under the hammer at the IPL 2025 mega auction. This marks the start of a massive recruitment process for franchises as they gear up for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
???? Highest Base Price Players
The following Indian and international stars have listed their base price at ₹2 crore:
Indian Players
- Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals’ release)
- Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders’ release)
- KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants’ release)
- Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami
Additionally, other key Indian players in the ₹2 crore bracket include:
- Mohammed Siraj
- Ishan Kishan
- Deepak Chahar
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Avesh Khan
- Mukesh Kumar
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Prasidh Krishna
- T Natarajan
- Krunal Pandya
- Arshdeep Singh
- Washington Sundar
- Harshal Patel
International Stars
- Mitchell Starc, who became the most expensive IPL buy in history last season at ₹24.50 crore, returns with a base price of ₹2 crore.
- Steve Smith, Jofra Archer, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Adam Zampa, and Trent Boult have all listed ₹2 crore as their base price.
Notable Absentees & Surprises
- Ben Stokes has opted out from the IPL 2025 mega auction, a significant absence given his prominence in cricket circles.
- James Anderson, who recently retired from international cricket, has registered with a base price of ₹1.25 crore.
- New Zealand's rising star Rachin Ravindra, omitted by Chennai Super Kings from retention, has listed his base price at ₹1.5 crore.
Interestingly, Thomas Draca, a fast bowler from Italy, has entered the fray with hopes of making a mark in the IPL. The 24-year-old has previously played in ILT20 in the UAE and is now eyeing the IPL stage.
???? Auction Details
- The IPL mega auction will take place on November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Each franchise has the ability to build a squad of up to 25 players.
- A total of 204 slots are available at this auction, with 46 players retained across all ten teams.
???? Purse Breakdown
Here's how much each IPL franchise has in their purse ahead of the auction:
- Punjab Kings - ₹110.50 crore
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru - ₹83 crore
- Delhi Capitals - ₹73 crore
- Gujarat Titans - ₹69 crore
- Lucknow Super Giants - ₹69 crore
- Chennai Super Kings - ₹55 crore
- Kolkata Knight Riders - ₹51 crore
- Mumbai Indians - ₹45 crore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad - ₹45 crore
- Rajasthan Royals - ₹41 crore
???? Key Impacts of the Auction
- Rishabh Pant’s & KL Rahul’s Returns: Both players are high-profile entries at ₹2 crore, potentially drawing attention from multiple franchises given their experience and records.
- Mitchell Starc’s Price Dynamics: After his record-breaking ₹24.50 crore purchase last year, all eyes will be on whether Starc maintains his base price or attracts another big bid.
- International All-rounders: The availability of stars like Glenn Maxwell, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, and others could reshape franchises’ strategies, given their all-round abilities.
- James Anderson's New Path: Despite being a seasoned international player, Anderson’s move into the IPL with a ₹1.25 crore base price adds intrigue.
Next Steps for Franchises
With the auction just around the corner, the next step for the IPL governing council is to refine this 1574-player list after feedback from all franchises. Each team will strategize around its needs, budget, and strengths, with particular attention to building balanced, competitive squads ahead of the next IPL season.
The IPL 2025 mega auction promises an exciting, high-stakes bidding war as teams look to shape their squads for the future. Stay tuned for updates as the franchises aim to make pivotal decisions in the coming days!
