The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction is scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking its second consecutive year abroad following last year's event in Dubai. This year, 1,574 players have registered, although the final roster will be refined after discussions with franchises.
Each team has a spending cap of INR 120 crore, with several already allocating portions of this budget for player retention. Teams are required to have between 18 to 25 players, resulting in a maximum of 250 players across the 10 teams.
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With 46 players retained ahead of IPL 2025 auction, 204 slots remain open. Among these, 70 slots are designated for international players, as each team can have up to eight overseas players.
Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction, have a look at list of top players expected to fetch the highest amount
Mohammed Shami's fitness has become a big concern, prompting Gujarat Titans not to retain him ahead of IPL 2025. Currently in rehab, Shami is working towards full recovery and is expected to return to his top form once he regains his fitness.
Wicket-taking spinners are expected to attract high bids in IPL 2025 auction. Rajasthan Royals have released Yuzvendra Chahal and many teams, including RR, are expected to make a strong push to acquire him.
Rishabh Pant is expected to fetch one of the highest bids in IPL 2025 auction, with franchises expected to enter intense bidding wars. Given his leadership experience, the keeper-batter is also seen as a strong captaincy prospect for teams, and bids for him are likely to exceed Rs 20 crore.
Lucknow Super Giants decided to release KL Rahul, citing concerns over his strike rate. Despite this, the experienced 32-year-old is likely to be in high demand at IPL 2025 auction.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan, who was released by Mumbai Indians, is regarded as one of the finest T20 talents currently and is expected to attract a significant bid in upcoming IPL 2025 auction.
Under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, KKR triumphed in last IPL season. Teams looking for a new leader are expected to make strong bids, potentially surpassing Rs 20 crore, to bring him on board.
Punjab Kings' decision not to retain left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has raised eyebrows. As one of India's key bowlers after Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep excels at taking wickets early and delivering in death overs.
Jos Buttler is a match-winning player, and his value is such that no team would want to part ways with him.
CSK has not retained Rachin Ravindra, who is in top form at the moment. With his impressive performances, he is likely to fetch a significant bid in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction.