this IPL 2025 mega auction It will be an exciting event for cricket lovers as franchises will bid for top players to build their teams for the upcoming IPL season. This year’s auction will be held on November 24-25, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Key details about IPL 2025 mega auction
Date: November 24 to November 25, 2024
Venue: Abadi Al Jawhar Arena, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Start time:
India: 2:30 PM (IST)
Saudi Arabia: 12:30 noon local time
Players available: 574 shortlisted players
Total quota: 204 (70 reserved for overseas players)
When to watch IPL auction in US time zone
Here are the auction start times for viewers in various time zones across the United States:
Eastern Time (ET): 5:00 am
Central Time (CT): 4:00 am
Mountain Time (MT): 3:00 am
Pacific Time (Pacific Time): 2:00 am
The event will run over two days, with a similar schedule on both days.
Where to watch IPL US Auction 2025
television broadcast
The IPL Auction 2025 will be telecast live on Willow TV, the official broadcaster of American Cricket.
Subscription details: Willow Premium is priced at $9.99/month.
Availability: Willow TV is available through cable and satellite providers such as Dish, Sling TV and FuboTV.
Live streaming options
If you prefer streaming, you can access Willow TV via:
Sling TV: Offers Willow TV as part of its sports package.
Fubo TV station: Adds Willow TV to its lineup for cricket fans.
Both platforms offer mobile and web apps for anytime, anywhere viewing.
Key people to watch
Some of the top stars include:
Indian stars: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal
Overseas players: Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.
Auction rules
Right to Match (RTM) Card: Allows teams to retain released players by matching the highest bid during the auction.
Marquee Set: The auction begins with a six-player marquee set that includes top international and Indian stars.
Expedited Auction: After 116 players, teams can speed up the process by listing players they want to bid on from the remaining pool.
what to expect
Teams will compete for 204 places, 70 of which will be for overseas players.
Players are classified by specialization such as batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders.
This auction will affect the team strategy and balance of IPL 2025.
go deep
A total of 574 contestants were shortlisted for this year’s auction from the initial 1,574 registered contestants, including 366 Indian contestants and 208 overseas contestants, including representatives from associate countries. There are a total of 204 quotas for the 10 teams, 70 of which are reserved for overseas players. The highest base price was Rs 2 Crore and 81 players chose this elite group. These include Indian stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh, all of whom will attract a lot of attention.
A total of 10 teams participated in the auction: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals , Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team has retained key players to maintain a solid foundation. chennai super kings While stalwarts like MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja have been retained, Mumbai Indians have retained stars like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav. Meanwhile, players like Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) and Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) remain the faces of their respective teams.
The auction will start from the marquee with renowned players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer in the first set and KL Rahul in the second set. Thereafter, capped players will be auctioned based on their expertise, while uncapped players will be showcased later. The accelerated auction will begin after the 116th player, allowing franchises to streamline the process by submitting a preferred list of players from the remaining pool.
Notably, the “Right to Match” (RTM) card rule allows franchises to retain released players by matching the highest bid during the auction. This could have unintended consequences as teams try to regain waived stars. With 204 vacancies and a diverse talent pool, the IPL 2025 mega auction will shape the dynamics of the upcoming season, ensuring two days of intense bidding wars and strategic maneuvering. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the team performs after this exciting event.
