The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to be a thrilling spectacle, with Indian cricket stars Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer among the marquee names likely to feature in the auction. Scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24-25, the auction will see the return of two marquee sets for the first time since 2018.
According to reports from CricBuzz, the IPL 2025 auction will include two separate marquee sets, with each set consisting of 8 to 9 elite players. This marks the first time in several years that IPL will have two distinct marquee sets, as the previous big auction only had one. The marquee players will enter the auction with a base price of INR 2 Crore, adding to the excitement for franchises and fans alike.
Top Indian Stars in the Marquee Sets
Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, both prominent figures in Indian cricket, are expected to be among the high-profile names in the marquee sets. The duo has been in excellent form, and their inclusion in the auction will significantly impact the bidding wars. Other notable Indian players such as KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj are also rumored to be featured in the marquee sets, making them hot properties for IPL franchises.
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International Players Also Eyeing the Marquee Sets
The marquee sets will not just feature Indian talent, but international stars as well. Some of the big names from overseas cricket who may feature in the IPL 2025 auction include Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Kagiso Rabada, and Sam Curran. These high-caliber players are sure to attract attention from IPL franchises, looking to bolster their squads with some of the finest talents in world cricket.
Auction Details and Player List
A total of 1,574 players have registered for the IPL 2025 auction, with 1,165 Indian players and 409 overseas players making up the list. This includes a mix of 320 capped, 1,224 uncapped, and 30 associate players. The final list of players who will feature in the marquee sets will be officially confirmed by the BCCI soon, with franchises having until November 12th to make their final decisions.
Retention and Available Slots
Ahead of the auction, IPL franchises retained a total of 46 players by the October 31st deadline. With a total of 204 available slots — including 70 overseas slots — up for grabs at the auction, teams have plenty of room to strengthen their squads. Each franchise can have a maximum of 25 players for the season, and the two-day event promises to be an action-packed affair.
The two marquee sets are bound to make the IPL 2025 mega auction even more exciting, with both domestic and international players vying for lucrative contracts. As the auction approaches, anticipation continues to build, with fans and franchises eagerly awaiting the chance to see their favorite stars land in new teams for the upcoming season.