IPL Mega Auction 2025: Your 2-minute guide for all information

The IPL mega auction is back and will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This two-day event will determine the next three years for the 10 IPL teams. Here's a quick detailed guide to get you ready for the big event.

When and What Time Is the IPL Mega Auction?

The auction starts at 1 PM local time (3:30 PM IST) on both days. It coincides with the Perth Test match, and the auction will begin after the day’s play.
IPL Mega Auction Time Schedule:

• 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (IST) – First session
• 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM – Lunch break
• 5:45 PM to 10:30 PM – Second session

Why Is This Mega Auction Special?

Every three years, mega auctions are a big deal, but this year stands out:
Top players like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul (all Indian captains) are up for grabs.
The auction is influenced by the new Impact Substitutes rule, which will shape team strategies.

What About the Marquee Players in IPL Auction?

There are two marquee lists, each with six big names:

List M1:

• Rishabh Pant
• Shreyas Iyer
• Jos Buttler
• Arshdeep Singh
• Kagiso Rabada
• Mitchell Starc

List M2:

• KL Rahul
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Liam Livingstone
• David Miller
• Mohammed Shami
• Mohammed Siraj

IPL Player Pool and Slots Available

• Total players: 577
• Indian: 367
• Overseas: 210
• Slots to fill: 204 (70 for overseas players)

IPL Auction: What Are the Reserve Price Categories?

₹2 Crore is the highest reserve price, with 81 players registered in this category.
The lowest reserve price is now ₹30 Lakh (up from ₹20 Lakh).
Among marquee players, all except David Miller (₹1.5 Crore) are in the ₹2 Crore bracket.

Bidding Increments Explained

• Up to ₹1 Crore: ₹5 Lakh increments
• ₹1 Crore to ₹2 Crore: ₹10 Lakh increments
• ₹2 Crore to ₹3 Crore: ₹20 Lakh increments
• Above ₹3 Crore: At auctioneer’s discretion, minimum ₹20 Lakh

IPL Auction Process and Order

Marquee Players: Starts with two marquee sets.
Capped Players: Categorized as batters, bowlers, wicketkeepers, spinners, and all-rounders.
Uncapped Players: Similar categories follow.
Accelerated Auction: Begins with the 117th player onwards.

What Is an Accelerated Auction?

Not all 500+ players will go under the hammer.
From Player 117 onwards, franchises nominate a list from players 117 to 574.
Post-auction, unsold players may get another chance in a second accelerated round.

IPL Auction Team Purse

Here’s what each team has left to spend:

Punjab Kings (PBKS): ₹110.5 Cr
Rajasthan Royals (RR): ₹41 Cr
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): ₹55 Cr
Delhi Capitals (DC): ₹73 Cr
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): ₹51 Cr
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): ₹83 Cr
Luckno Super Giants (LSG): ₹69 Cr
Mumbai Indians (MI): ₹45 Cr
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): ₹45 Cr
Gujarat Titans (GT): ₹69 Cr

The Right-To-Match (RTM) Card Returns in IPL Auction

The RTM card, used in earlier auctions, is back with a new twist:
Teams can bid to reclaim a player from their 2024 squad.
If the previous team matches the winning bid, the bidding team gets one final chance to raise the price further without any limit.

Example: A player sold for ₹5 Cr can see the bid raised to ₹10 Cr, after which the previous team can choose to use RTM at the new price.

Who Can Be Retained with RTM?

Teams can retain up to 6 players using RTM and direct retention.
Only 5 capped players and 2 uncapped players can be retained.
Teams like KKR and RR, which have already retained 6 players, cannot use RTM cards.

Get ready for the action as teams battle it out for their dream squads!