IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Complete List of 574 Players and Their Base Prices Ahead of the 2-Day Bidding Extravaganza

The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is just around the corner, and excitement is at an all-time high among fans, players, and franchises alike. The full list of 574 players eligible for the auction has been finalized, and the two-day bidding extravaganza is set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024.

Total Players and Auction Details

Out of the 574 players available, a significant number of 366 players are from India, while the remaining 208 players hail from overseas, including 3 from associate nations. The auction will feature 318 Indian uncapped players and 12 uncapped international players, offering a variety of emerging talent alongside established stars. With 204 slots available for teams, including 70 spots for overseas players, franchises will be looking to build their squads for the 2025 season with a mix of seasoned professionals and up-and-coming prospects.

Base Prices and Top Players

The auction will be particularly exciting, as 81 players have opted for the highest base price of INR 2 Crore, marking them as high-profile players who are sure to attract heavy bidding. The auction will begin at 12:30 PM local time on Sunday, November 24, 2024, and the battle for top talent will be intense.

Some of the biggest names in world cricket, including the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler, Glenn Maxwell, Kagiso Rabada, Faf du Plessis, and Sam Curran, will be up for grabs. The heavyweights of the IPL, who are known for their match-winning performances, will undoubtedly attract substantial attention as franchises strategize to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.

Notable Players Set for the Auction

Here’s a glimpse at some of the key players who will be available for bidding, along with their base prices:

Jos Buttler (England) - INR 2 Crore

Shreyas Iyer (India) - INR 2 Crore

Rishabh Pant (India) - INR 2 Crore

Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) - INR 2 Crore

Arshdeep Singh (India) - INR 2 Crore

Mitchell Starc (Australia) - INR 2 Crore

Yuzvendra Chahal (India) - INR 2 Crore

Liam Livingstone (England) - INR 2 Crore

David Miller (South Africa) - INR 1.5 Crore

KL Rahul (India) - INR 2 Crore

Mohammad Shami (India) - INR 2 Crore

Mohammad Siraj (India) - INR 2 Crore

Harry Brook (England) - INR 2 Crore

Devon Conway (New Zealand) - INR 2 Crore

Jake Fraser-Mcgurk (Australia) - INR 2 Crore

Aiden Markram (South Africa) - INR 2 Crore

Devdutt Padikkal (India) - INR 2 Crore

Rahul Tripathi (India) - INR 75 Lakh

David Warner (Australia) - INR 2 Crore

Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - INR 2 Crore

The Rising Stars

The IPL auction is also a platform for young, uncapped players to showcase their talent and earn recognition. Among the exciting emerging players, several are set to debut at the mega auction, with hopes of securing a place in an IPL squad. Some of the promising uncapped talent includes:

Yash Dhull (India) - INR 30 Lakh

Abhinav Manohar (India) - INR 30 Lakh

Karun Nair (India) - INR 30 Lakh

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (India) - INR 10 Lakh

Anmolpreet Singh (India) - INR 2 Lakh

Atharva Taide (India) - INR 2 Lakh

Nehal Wadhera (India) - INR 6 Lakh

These emerging players will be eager to prove their worth and earn a contract with one of the IPL teams. The mega auction is widely recognized as a significant opportunity for young cricketers to break into the big leagues, and these players will be hoping to catch the eye of scouts and franchise owners.

Foreign Stars in Demand

The IPL is known for attracting some of the best international talent, and the 2025 auction is no exception. Star overseas players, including England’s Ben Duckett and Sam Curran, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell, as well as South Africa’s Faf Du Plessis and Kagiso Rabada, are among the most sought-after players in the auction.

Notable names such as Wanindu Hasaranga from Sri Lanka and Mujeeb Ur Rahman from Afghanistan will also be available, with the hope of adding more firepower to IPL teams.

The Big Picture

With IPL 2025 shaping up to be another exciting season, the mega auction will be an essential event that could redefine the landscape of the tournament. Teams will need to balance their squads, picking the right mix of experience and youth to compete for the coveted IPL trophy.

The two-day auction in Jeddah is expected to be an exciting spectacle, with franchises eyeing the best talent to strengthen their teams. As usual, the bidding wars will be fierce, and it will be interesting to see which players emerge as the biggest draws and who will be the surprise picks.

Date to Remember:

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will take place on November 24-25, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting at 12:30 PM local time. Fans, analysts, and players alike will be closely following every moment as the next generation of IPL stars are chosen to represent their franchises. Stay tuned for all the updates and results from the auction!