IPL Mega Auction 2025 Live: The Tata IPL 2025 Mega Auction promises to be an exhilarating affair as franchises compete to assemble their squads for the upcoming season. With global attention, this year’s auction is set in the stunning city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia—marking the second consecutive time the event is being hosted outside India.
Here’s everything you need to know about the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, including live streaming details, team news, marquee players, and auction rules.
IPL MEGA Auction Live
The IPL Mega Auction 2025 is currently underway, bringing intense excitement as teams battle to secure top talent for the upcoming season. With a star-studded pool of players, including international and domestic stars, the auction has already seen some record-breaking bids. The most notable so far is Rishabh Pant, who was bagged by Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping ₹27 crore, followed closely by Shreyas Iyer, who was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore. Gujarat Titans have also made significant moves, bringing in Jos Buttler for ₹15.75 crore and Mohammed Siraj for ₹12.25 crore, while Kolkata Knight Riders retained Venkatesh Iyer for ₹23.75 crore.
In a surprising turn, several big names, including David Warner and Devdutt Padikkal, went unsold, leaving many fans and analysts stunned. The auction has seen franchises like CSK, RCB, and DC making strategic buys, with some teams opting to use their Right to Match (RTM) cards to retain valuable players. As the auction continues, it’s clear that the 2025 IPL season will be one to watch, with exciting player additions shaping the future of Indian cricket’s premier T20 league. Fans can catch the action live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
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IPL Mega Auction 2025 Details
Category | Details |
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Event | IPL Mega Auction 2025 |
Date & Time | November 24-25, 2024 (Live Updates) |
Auction Process | 84 Players to go under the hammer, with franchise teams competing for top talents. |
Top Bidders So Far | Rishabh Pant (LSG) – ₹27 Crore, Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – ₹26.75 Crore, Jos Buttler (GT) – ₹15.75 Crore |
Notable Players | Venkatesh Iyer (KKR), Rishabh Pant (LSG), KL Rahul (DC), Jos Buttler (GT), Kagiso Rabada (GT), Siraj (GT) |
Key Purchases (Updated) | – Venkatesh Iyer: ₹23.75 Crore (KKR) – Ashwin: ₹9.75 Crore (CSK) – Harry Brook: ₹6.25 Crore (DC) |
Unsuccessful Bids | David Warner, Devdutt Padikkal (both went unsold) |
Player Categories | – Batsmen: Harry Brook, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram – All-rounders: Ashwin, Iyer |
Franchise Activity | – KKR and PBKS actively bidding – CSK and RCB making strategic purchases – LSG making steals |
How to Watch Live | – Streaming: JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar – TV: Star Sports Network |
Auction Format | Players are auctioned in sets, with breaks for analysis and team strategies. |
Teams Yet to Sign Players | Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders (as of 17:56 IST) |
Right To Match (RTM) Usage | Teams like CSK, DC, and PBKS using RTM to retain key players like Rachin Ravindra and Jake Fraser-McGurk |
Category | Sports |
Official Site | www.iplt20.com |
IPL Auction 2025 Latest Updates
- 18:58 IST: KKR Keep Venkatesh Iyer At INR 23.75 Crore
In a fierce bidding war, Kolkata Knight Riders successfully retain Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 Crore. Punjab Kings pushed the price above INR 20 Crore, but KKR sealed the deal, ensuring the all-rounder stays with them for the upcoming season. - 18:53 IST: Ashwin Returns To CSK For INR 9.75 Crore
Ravichandran Ashwin, the legendary all-rounder, has returned to Chennai Super Kings after a competitive bid. Rajasthan Royals showed interest, but CSK took the lead with a winning bid of INR 9.75 Crore. - 18:49 IST: SRH Bag Harshal Patel For INR 8 Crore
Harshal Patel has been bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 8 Crore after a bidding war with Gujarat Titans. Punjab Kings chose not to use their RTM card to retain him. - 18:44 IST: DC Use RTM To Keep Jake Fraser-McGurk At INR 9 Crore
Delhi Capitals have successfully used their RTM card to keep young Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk at INR 9 Crore, after Punjab Kings raised the bid to INR 5.5 Crore. - 18:40 IST: David Warner Goes Unsold
In a surprising twist, legendary Australian opener David Warner remains unsold at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Despite his credentials, no franchise bid for him. - 18:38 IST: Rahul Tripathi Goes To CSK For INR 3.4 Crore
Rahul Tripathi has been bought by Chennai Super Kings for INR 3.4 Crore, after a bidding battle with Kolkata Knight Riders. - 18:35 IST: CSK Retain Devon Conway At INR 6.25 Crore
Chennai Super Kings have retained their New Zealand opening batter Devon Conway for INR 6.25 Crore after initial interest from Punjab Kings. - 18:31 IST: Lucknow Super Giants Take Aiden Markram For INR 2 Crore
Aiden Markram, the South African captain, was snapped up by Lucknow Super Giants for the base price of INR 2 Crore in an incredible steal. - 18:29 IST: Devdutt Padikkal Goes Unsold
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal is the first player to go unsold in the 2025 IPL auction, surprising many as he is currently with the Indian team in Australia. - 18:28 IST: Harry Brook Goes To DC For INR 6.25 Crore
Delhi Capitals have secured England’s Harry Brook for INR 6.25 Crore after competing bids from Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. - 17:52 IST: Buttler, Rabada & Siraj to Gujarat Titans
Jos Buttler (₹15.75 crore), Kagiso Rabada (₹10.75 crore), and Mohammed Siraj (₹12.25 crore) have been signed by Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025. - 17:48 IST: RCB Denies RTM For Siraj
In a surprising move, RCB did not use their Right to Match (RTM) card to retain Mohammed Siraj, allowing Gujarat Titans to sign him for ₹12.25 crore. RCB’s only purchase so far is Liam Livingstone for ₹8.75 crore. - 17:34 IST: 45-Minute Break
After two sets of marquee players, a 45-minute break has been announced. The auction will continue soon with more players set to go under the hammer. - 17:24 IST: KL Rahul Sold to Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul was won by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore after an intense bidding war involving RCB, KKR, and CSK. DC held firm in the final moments. - 17:17 IST: Liam Livingstone to RCB
Liam Livingstone has been purchased by RCB for ₹8.75 crore, with PBKS deciding not to use their RTM card. - 17:13 IST: Siraj Sold to Gujarat Titans
Mohammed Siraj went to Gujarat Titans for ₹12.25 crore. RCB decided against using their RTM card to retain him. - 17:08 IST: Yuzvendra Chahal to PBKS
Yuzvendra Chahal was purchased by Punjab Kings for a staggering ₹18 crore after a bidding war with CSK, GT, and SRH. - 16:58 IST: David Miller to LSG
David Miller was signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for ₹7.5 crore after bids from GT and RCB. - 16:53 IST: Mohammed Shami to SRH
Mohammed Shami was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for ₹10 crore, with GT deciding not to use their RTM card. - 16:44 IST: Record-Breaking Bids for Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant
Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant were part of the record-breaking bids in the first set, with Pant being sold for an unprecedented amount. - 16:39 IST: LSG Bags Rishabh Pant for ₹27 Crore
Rishabh Pant was sold to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a record-breaking ₹27 crore after an intense bidding war, with DC backing out at the final moment. - 16:34 IST: SRH Joins the Race for Rishabh Pant
Sunrisers Hyderabad stepped in to push the bid for Rishabh Pant to ₹18 crore, but LSG outbid them to win the wicketkeeper-batter. - 16:31 IST: RCB vs LSG for Rishabh Pant
RCB and LSG were locked in a fierce battle for Rishabh Pant, with the crowd cheering on every bid during the auction. - 16:29 IST: Mitchell Starc to Delhi Capitals
Mitchell Starc was sold to Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹11.75 crore after a late bid that edged out KKR and RCB. - 16:23 IST: Gujarat Titans Secure Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler was sold to Gujarat Titans for ₹15.75 crore after a bidding war with Rajasthan Royals and LSG.
- 16:07 IST: Record-Breaking Bid for Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer has made history with a record-breaking bid of ₹26.75 crores. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have won the bid, securing Iyer’s services for the upcoming season. - 16:01 IST: Gujarat Titans Secure Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada was acquired by the Gujarat Titans for a highest bid of ₹10.75 crores. Punjab Kings decided not to use their Right-to-Match (RTM) card, allowing the Titans to add Rabada to their squad. - 16:00 IST: Intense Battle for Kagiso Rabada
The auction for Kagiso Rabada saw fierce competition among RCB, GT, and MI. The bid reached ₹10 crores, with RCB and GT staying strong in the bidding war. - 15:57 IST: Punjab Kings Use RTM for Arshdeep Singh
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bid ₹15.75 crores for Arshdeep Singh, but Punjab Kings exercised their RTM card and secured the left-arm pacer for ₹18 crores. - 15:53 IST: SRH, RCB, and RR Go for Arshdeep Singh
The bidding for Arshdeep Singh was competitive, with RCB, RR, and SRH all jumping in. The bid reached ₹13.75 crores before Punjab Kings decided to match it with their RTM card. - 15:53 IST: CSK and GT Battle for Arshdeep Singh
CSK and GT were locked in a fierce battle for Arshdeep Singh, with bids reaching up to ₹9.5 crores before the Titans took the lead. - 15:41 IST: IPL Chairman Opens the Event
Arun Singh Dhuman, Chairman of the IPL, delivered the opening remarks, thanking sponsors, franchise owners, and the BCCI for their support as the auction event commenced. - 15:37 IST: Players in Set 1
The first set features six marquee players, each with a base price of ₹2 crores. These high-profile players are expected to be the most sought-after at the auction:- Jos Buttler
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rishabh Pant
- Kagiso Rabada
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mitchell Starc
- 15:32 IST: Auction Countdown Begins
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is just minutes away from starting, promising to be one of the biggest auctions in IPL history, with several star players likely to find new teams.
- 15:01 IST: Incremental Bids
The incremental bids for the auction are as follows:- ₹5 lakh (up to ₹1 crore)
- ₹10 lakh (₹1 crore to ₹2 crore)
- ₹20 lakh (₹2 crore to ₹5 crore)
- ₹25 lakh (₹5 crore onwards)
- 15:01 IST: Youngest Player at the Auction
The youngest player in the auction pool is Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar, aged 13. He made his debut in the Ranji Trophy at the age of 12 and recently represented India U-19. He holds the record as the youngest batter in history to score a century in youth cricket. - 14:57 IST: Oldest Player at the Auction
England’s James Anderson, at 42 years, is the oldest player in the auction pool. The fast-bowling legend has played 44 T20 matches and taken 41 wickets with an economy rate of 8.47. - 14:53 IST: Available Slots
There are 577 players in total, with 204 vacant slots, including 70 overseas slots. 84 players will go up for auction today, with the remaining to be auctioned on Day 2. After the 116th player, the auction will move to accelerated mode. - 14:44 IST: Meet the Auctioneer, Mallika Sagar
The auction is being conducted by Mallika Sagar, a Mumbai-based art collector and consultant. Mallika made history in 2001 as the first woman auctioneer of Indian origin. She also conducted the Pro Kabaddi League auction in 2021. - 14:34 IST: Players Going Under the Hammer Today
A total of 84 players will go under the hammer today. Players in the first 12 sets, including big names like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada, and Arshdeep Singh, will be auctioned. A lunch break will follow after the marquee players’ auction. - 14:23 IST: Why Ricky Ponting Joined PBKS
Ricky Ponting, former Australia captain, joined Punjab Kings as head coach earlier this year. In an interview, Ponting shared that the franchise’s young players caught his attention, and he aims to make the environment dynamic and more fun for the players. - 14:18 IST: Rs 30 Crore for Rishabh Pant?
There’s speculation that Rishabh Pant could fetch a record-breaking bid at the IPL auction. After parting ways with Delhi Capitals, Pant is expected to spark a bidding war. Suresh Raina suggests that Pant could command between ₹25 crore to ₹30 crore given his star power and brand value.
- 14:15 IST: Marquee Sets Announced
- Set 1: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc.
- Set 2: KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
- 14:12 IST: Auction Venue
The two-day auction takes place at Jeddah’s Abadi Al Johar Arena, boasting a 15,000 capacity. Constructed in 79 days, the arena has hosted major concerts before. - 14:08 IST: 3 Late Additions to the Player Pool
England’s Jofra Archer (₹2 Cr base price), USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar, and Mumbai’s Hardik Tamore (₹30 L base price) are added to the auction list. - 13:47 IST: SRH Retentions
Retained: Klaasen (₹23 Cr), Cummins (₹18 Cr), Abhishek Sharma (₹14 Cr), Travis Head (₹14 Cr), Nitish Reddy (₹6 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹45 Cr. RTM: 1. - 13:30 IST: RR Retentions
Retained: Samson (₹18 Cr), Jaiswal (₹18 Cr), Parag (₹14 Cr), Jurel (₹14 Cr), Hetmyer (₹11 Cr), Sandeep Sharma (₹4 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹41 Cr. No RTM. - 12:36 IST: LSG Retentions
Retained: Pooran (₹21 Cr), Bishnoi (₹11 Cr), Mayank Yadav (₹11 Cr), Mohsin Khan (₹4 Cr), Badoni (₹4 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹69 Cr. RTM: 1. - 11:45 IST: GT Retentions
Retained: Rashid Khan (₹18 Cr), Gill (₹16.5 Cr), Sudharsan (₹8.5 Cr), Tewatia (₹4 Cr), Shahrukh Khan (₹4 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹69 Cr. RTM: 1. - 10:51 IST: KKR Retentions
Retained: Rinku Singh (₹13 Cr), Chakaravarthy (₹12 Cr), Narine (₹12 Cr), Russell (₹12 Cr), Harshit Rana (₹4 Cr), Ramandeep Singh (₹4 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹51 Cr. No RTM. - 10:04 IST: RCB Retentions
Retained: Kohli (₹21 Cr), Patidar (₹11 Cr), Dayal (₹5 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹83 Cr. RTM: 3. - 09:32 IST: PBKS Retentions
Retained: Shashank Singh (₹5.5 Cr), Prabhsimran Singh (₹4 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹110.5 Cr. RTM: 4. - 09:18 IST: DC Retentions
Retained: Axar Patel (₹16.5 Cr), Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 Cr), Stubbs (₹10 Cr), Porel (₹4 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹73 Cr. RTM: 2.
- 08:57 IST: Mumbai Indians retain key players: Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 Cr), Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 Cr), Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 Cr), Rohit Sharma (₹16.3 Cr), Tilak Varma (₹8 Cr). Remaining purse: ₹45 Cr.
- 08:50 IST: Chennai Super Kings retain MS Dhoni (₹4 Cr) as an uncapped player under new IPL rules, alongside Gaikwad, Pathirana, Dube, and Jadeja. Remaining purse: ₹55 Cr.
- 08:33 IST: Big bidding wars expected for stars like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Mitchell Starc.
- 08:19 IST: Possible homecomings: CSK eye Ashwin, RCB consider KL Rahul.
- 08:04 IST: Teams strategize for powerplay specialists, death-over aces, and bench strength under the Impact Player rule.
- 07:42 IST: Purse stats: ₹120 Cr/team. Punjab Kings lead with ₹110.5 Cr, Rajasthan Royals lowest at ₹41 Cr.
- 07:23 IST: Auction live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 577 players in the pool; watch live on JioCinema at 3:30 PM IST.
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IPL 2025 Mega Auction Date and Time
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction spans two days: November 24 and November 25. The event kicks off at 12:30 PM local time (2:30 PM IST). Fans worldwide can tune in to catch the excitement of franchises battling for the best talents.
Players and Slots Available in IPL 2025 Auction
This year, the BCCI has shortlisted 574 players from the initial 1,574 registrations, featuring:
- 366 Indian players
- 208 overseas players, including representatives from associate nations
Key Auction Stats
- Total Slots Available: 204
- Overseas Slots: 70
- Highest Reserve Price: ₹2 Crore (81 players in this bracket)
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Key Rules for IPL 2025 Auction
1. Right-to-Match (RTM) Cards
Franchises can retain a previously released player by matching the highest bid made during the auction.
2. Marquee Sets
The auction begins with marquee players divided into two sets, showcasing top Indian and international stars.
3. Player Order
Players are presented by category: capped players, uncapped players, and specific specialisations (batters, bowlers, all-rounders).
4. Accelerated Auction
To save time, franchises can submit preferred players from the remaining pool for a second round of bidding.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Marquee Players to Watch
This year’s marquee set features some of cricket’s finest:
- Rishabh Pant
- KL Rahul
- Shreyas Iyer
- Mohammed Siraj
- Mohammed Shami
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
These players are expected to ignite bidding wars as franchises vie for their services.
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Retained Players for IPL 2025
Before the auction, teams have retained several key players to secure their core squads:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- MS Dhoni
- Ravindra Jadeja
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Rohit Sharma
- Hardik Pandya
- Jasprit Bumrah
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
(Full team-wise retention lists included in the detailed table above) : Click Here
How to Watch IPL 2025 Auction Live Streaming
For Indian Viewers: Catch the live coverage on Star Sports channels. Alternatively, watch the IPL 2025 auction live via the JioCinema app and website, ensuring no cricket enthusiast misses the action.
For Viewers in the US and Canada : Fans in the US and Canada can watch the auction starting at 5:00 AM Eastern Time.
What Makes IPL 2025 Special?
The 2025 IPL season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet. With new rules, fresh faces, and the backdrop of Jeddah’s opulence, cricket fans worldwide are in for an unforgettable event.
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