IPL Auction Day 2: The excitement of the IPL 2025 mega auction is far from over as Day 2 unfolds on November 25 at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Following a thrilling opening day, where record-breaking bids dominated headlines, franchises are gearing up for another intense round of competition to secure top-tier talent for the upcoming season.


IPL Auction Day 2: Key Details



  • Date: Monday, November 25, 2024

  • Time: 3:30 pm IST

  • Venue: Abady Al-Johar Arena, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

  • Broadcast: Live telecast on Star Sports; stream on the JioCinema app or website.


IPL Auction Day 1 Recap: Breaking Records and Grabbing Headlines


The first day of the auction witnessed unprecedented bidding wars:



  • Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, joining Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering Rs 27 crore.

  • Shreyas Iyer followed closely, snapped up by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore.

  • Yuzvendra Chahal also joined Punjab Kings in a Rs 18 crore deal.


Other notable signings included:



  • Jos Buttler – Rs 15.75 crore to Gujarat Titans

  • Mitchell Starc – Rs 11.75 crore to Delhi Capitals

  • Mohammed Shami – Rs 10 crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad


IPL Auction Player Pool & Intense Competition


This year’s auction featured 1,574 registered players, with 577 making it to the final pool, including 366 Indian and 208 international players. With only 204 slots available across 10 franchises — 70 of which are for overseas players — the stakes are higher than ever, leaving no room for error in strategy.


IPL Auction Day 1: The Unsold Surprises


Despite the aggressive bidding, some star players went unsold on Day 1, including veterans David Warner and Jonny Bairstow, sparking speculation about their IPL futures. Fans are eager to see if Day 2 might bring a twist in their fate.


As the auction continues, franchises will refine their strategies to assemble their dream squads, preparing for IPL 2025, which begins on March 14 and concludes with the grand finale on May 25. With big names still in the mix, Day 2 promises more action, drama, and surprises.