IPL Auction 2025: Details, Live Streaming, and Key Highlights

The much-anticipated IPL 2025 auction is scheduled for November 24 and 25, 2024, and will be held at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This year’s auction is set to showcase exciting player bids, with a pool of 574 players shortlisted from 1,574 registered candidates. Out of these, 204 players are expected to find spots in the franchises, including 70 overseas players.

Key Timings

• Date: November 24-25, 2024
• Start Time: 12:30 PM local time in Saudi Arabia (3:00 PM IST in India).

Where to Watch

Fans can watch the live broadcast on the Star Sports Network. For online streaming, the JioCinema app and website will provide free live coverage of the auction.

Teams’ Remaining Purse and Key Retentions

Here is the breakdown of purse balances and notable retentions by the franchises:

• Mumbai Indians: ₹45 crores (Key players: Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma)
• Delhi Capitals: ₹73 crores (Key players: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav)
• Chennai Super Kings: ₹65 crores (Key players: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja)
• Royal Challengers Bangalore: ₹83 crores (Key players: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar)
• Punjab Kings: ₹110.5 crores (highest remaining purse).

Players to Watch Out For

Big names like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Jos Buttler are set to generate fierce competition among franchises. The auction also includes a 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest player, and 42-year-old James Anderson, the oldest in the pool.

Unique Features of IPL 2025 Auction

• Mega Auction Format: A chance for franchises to rebuild their squads strategically.
• 318 uncapped Indian players and 12 uncapped overseas players will compete for contracts, making it an exciting event for emerging talent.

IPL 2025 Player Retention

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Chennai Super Kings retained their key players, including Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja, both commanding ₹18 crore each. Shivam Dube and Matheesha Pathirana were also held onto for ₹12 crore and ₹13 crore, respectively, while MS Dhoni, continuing his IPL legacy, was retained at ₹4 crore.

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai Indians focused on their core players, with Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav being retained for ₹16.3 crore and ₹16.35 crore, respectively. Emerging talents like Tilak Varma were kept at ₹8 crore, alongside experienced stars Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 crore) and Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 crore).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

RCB retained their talisman Virat Kohli for ₹21 crore, alongside promising talents like Rajat Patidar (₹11 crore) and Yash Dayal (₹5 crore), ensuring a strong base for their team.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Gujarat Titans retained star opener Shubman Gill (₹16.5 crore) and spinner Rashid Khan (₹18 crore). Other key players included B Sai Sudharsan (₹8.5 crore), Rahul Tewatia (₹4 crore), and Shahrukh Khan (₹4 crore), strengthening their roster for the upcoming season.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR maintained their trusted players like Sunil Narine (₹12 crore), Rinku Singh (₹13 crore), and Andre Russell (₹12 crore). Varun Chakravarthy and Ramandeep Singh also feature prominently, retained for ₹12 crore and ₹4 crore.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

LSG secured Nicholas Pooran for a massive ₹21 crore. Other key retentions included Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 crore), Mohsin Khan (₹4 crore), and Ayush Badoni (₹4 crore), ensuring a well-rounded squad.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Rajasthan Royals emphasized consistency, retaining Sanju Samson (₹18 crore) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (₹18 crore). Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag added to the core, with retention values of ₹11 crore and ₹14 crore.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Delhi Capitals opted for Axar Patel (₹16.5 crore) and Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 crore) as key players. Tristan Stubbs was another retention, valued at ₹10 crore, reflecting the franchise’s strategic approach.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Punjab Kings retained Shashank Singh at ₹5.5 crore and Prabhsimran Singh at ₹4 crore, focusing on nurturing young talent.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Sunrisers Hyderabad retained international stars like Pat Cummins (₹18 crore) and Travis Head (₹14 crore). Heinrich Klaasen was a high-value retention at ₹23 crore, while Abhishek Sharma added depth at ₹14 crore.

Stay tuned for updates on the IPL 2025 auction and further developments!

With thrilling competition and strategic bidding on the horizon, IPL 2025 is poised to be an unforgettable season. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis on auction days!