The much-anticipated IPL 2025 Auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking a new chapter for the tournament with a record-breaking 1,574 players registered. This list includes 1,165 Indian players and 409 overseas players, all vying for a spot across 10 franchises. With only 204 player slots available, including 70 designated for overseas players, competition will be intense.
Key Details of the IPL 2025 Auction Registration
The IPL 2025 Player Auction will showcase a broad mix of talent, including high-profile Indian stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep Singh. Out of the 1,574 registered players, 320 are capped players, while 1,224 are uncapped, reflecting the depth of cricketing talent across various categories:
Capped Indians: 48 players
Capped Internationals: 272 players
Uncapped Indians from previous IPL seasons: 152 players
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Uncapped Internationals from previous IPL seasons: 3 players
Uncapped Indians: 965 players
Uncapped Internationals: 104 players
Country-wise Breakdown of Overseas Registrations
The overseas talent pool represents players from all major cricketing nations, with South Africa (91 players), Australia (76), and England (52) leading the registration numbers. Smaller cricketing nations also feature in the auction with players from Associate Nations like Netherlands (12), USA (10), and Canada (4).
Franchise Budgets and Slots Available
Each franchise has a maximum spending cap of Rs 120 crore for squad building, but after the October 31 retention announcement, cumulative budgets for all teams have been adjusted based on their retained players. Here’s an overview:
Total Slots Available: 204 (70 for overseas players)
Total Purse Remaining Across Franchises: Approximately Rs 641.5 crore
Top Franchises with Highest Budgets
Punjab Kings: Rs 110.5 crore remaining with just two retained players (Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh)
Rajasthan Royals: Rs 41 crore remaining after retaining six players, the smallest budget among teams
High-Profile Players to Watch
Big names like Pant, Rahul, and Iyer are expected to attract competitive bidding, given their consistent performance and leadership potential. Franchises will aim to maximize their investment, particularly given that only 204 slots are up for grabs.
Auction Dynamics and What Lies Ahead
The IPL 2025 Auction promises to be one of the biggest events of the season, featuring a mega lineup of players across diverse categories and experience levels. With 10 franchises vying for top talent and targeting strategic squad building, this auction is set to shape team line-ups and drive excitement among fans globally.
