The highly anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction is about to begin with 577 players vying for a chance to join one of the 10 franchises. Among the most coveted players are three former IPL captains, Shreyas Iyer, K.L. Rahul, and Rishabh Pant, who headline the Marquee Players list and will kick off the bidding wars. Punjab Kings hold the largest budget with a whopping Rs 110.5 crore, giving them more options to use the Right to Match cards. Out of the 12 players in the Marquee list, seven are Indian players divided into two groups.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: A Comprehensive Overview
The Indian Premier League (IPL), the world's most celebrated cricket league, is gearing up for its next edition, scheduled to take place in 2025. The upcoming IPL 2025 Mega Auction, which will take place in late 2024, promises to be one of the most competitive and exciting events in the tournament's history.
Background
The IPL Mega Auction is held every three to four years to coincide with the addition or subtraction of new teams. The last Mega Auction was held in 2022, ahead of the expansion of the IPL from eight to ten teams.
Format
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will feature a pool of 577 players, including international and domestic stars. The ten IPL franchises will have the opportunity to bid on these players and build their squads for the upcoming season.
Marquee Players
Among the most sought-after players in the Mega Auction are three former IPL captains:
These players will headline the Marquee Players list and could ignite intense bidding wars among the franchises.
Budget and Right to Match
Punjab Kings hold the largest budget for the Mega Auction, with a whopping Rs 110.5 crore. This gives them more flexibility in using the Right to Match (RTM) cards, which allow teams to retain their own players for their original bid price.
Top 5 FAQs
1. When will the IPL 2025 Mega Auction take place?
The exact date of the auction has not yet been announced. However, it is typically held in late 2024, ahead of the start of the new IPL season.
2. How many players will be up for auction?
A total of 577 players will be included in the auction pool, including international and domestic talent.
3. Which players are on the Marquee Players list?
The Marquee Players list for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction includes Shreyas Iyer, K.L. Rahul, and Rishabh Pant.
4. What is the Right to Match (RTM) card?
The RTM card allows teams to retain their own players for their original bid price, even if other teams outbid them in the auction.
5. Who has the largest budget for the Mega Auction?
Punjab Kings have the largest budget for the Mega Auction, with a whopping Rs 110.5 crore available for player acquisitions.
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