IPL 2025 Mega Auction Set to Create High-Octane Excitement
The curtains are about to open on another highly anticipated season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with two new teams joining the fray. The upcoming mega auction, set to take place on November 24th and 25th, promises to be a thrilling extravaganza.
Top Indian cricketers including Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, and Jos Buttler will go under the hammer with a base price of ₹2 crore each. The likes of David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, and Mitchell Starc are also in the fray.
The overall purse for the 10 franchises has been boosted to ₹120 crore, up from ₹20 lakh five years ago. With the minimum base price for players increased to ₹30 lakh, fans can expect even more fireworks on the field.
Rishabh Pant's destructive hitting and exceptional keeping skills have earned him a formidable reputation in the IPL, with notable performances including 296 fours and 154 sixes in 111 matches.
Shreyas Iyer's dominance over the bat has led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory last year as captain. His impressive tally of 3,127 runs, 21 fifties, and 49 catches is a testament to his all-round quality.
KL Rahul is known for his consistent performances, amassing an impressive 4,683 runs in 132 matches.
Arshdeep Singh's remarkable left-arm pace has yielded 76 wickets at a competitive strike rate. Ishan Kishan's exciting career has seen him score over 2,600 runs and provide excellent keeping services, including 51 catches.
Jos Buttler's record-breaking performance is unmatched in the IPL history. His exceptional strikes of three sixes in an Over is the first one, while most 50+ scores in the league since its inception.
Meanwhile, seasoned warriors David Warner and Mitchell Starc continue to offer high-class performances each time in they step up onto the field with formidable bowling abilities.
A glance at each franchise’s purse highlights the immense value added by these world-renowned names. With the mega auction set to get underway on November 24th and 25th, eager fans can look forward to intense battles and spectacular performances from top-tier talent.
Mumbai Indians will kick-start their title defence with ₹45 crore in their kitty, while Kolkata Knight Riders are close behind with a purse of ₹51 crore. Chennai Super Kings have the highest purse at ₹55 crore, followed by Rajasthan Royals with ₹41 crore.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the forthcoming mega auction as top players and franchises put on the block to create an unrivalled thrilling spectacle in IPL 2025