How Many Players Registered for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction? All You Need to Know

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The IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is drawing closer, with a remarkable 1,574 players registered to be part of this year’s event. This list includes 1,165 Indian players and 409 overseas players from various countries, giving franchises a diverse pool to pick from for their squads.

Breakdown of Player Categories for IPL 2025 Auction

This year’s auction pool includes a mix of capped and uncapped players, offering options for both experienced international stars and promising new talent. The player distribution includes:

• Capped Players: 320 (including 48 from India and 272 from other countries)
• Uncapped Players: 1,224, with 152 of them being Indian players who have previously played in the IPL, along with three uncapped international players who have IPL experience.
• Associate Nation Players: 30 players from smaller cricketing nations will also be available, adding to the auction’s diversity.

From this vast pool, the teams will only be able to fill 204 spots across the 10 IPL franchises, with each squad capped at a maximum of 25 players.

Country-Wise Representation of Overseas Players

Several countries have made strong representations in this year’s registration, with South Africa, Australia, and England leading the list. Here’s a look at the number of overseas players from each country:

Teams’ Purse Remaining and Key Retentions

On October 31, the IPL franchises confirmed their retentions, releasing some prominent players who will now enter the auction pool. Among these are stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer. The Delhi Capitals released Pant, while Kolkata Knight Riders parted ways with Shreyas Iyer, opting instead to retain players such as Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakravarthy.

Punjab Kings hold the highest purse going into the auction, with INR 110.5 crore available, giving them a significant advantage in bidding. Here’s how each team stands with their remaining budgets:

This year’s auction, with such a vast and diverse pool, promises to be thrilling as teams strategize to find the right balance of experienced players and fresh talent to build their best possible squads. With top names and a wide budget disparity, the IPL 2025 auction is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

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