IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Live Stream Guide for Tata IPL 2025 Player Auction
Get ready for the Tata IPL 2025 player auction happening in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This auction will be the center of attention for cricket fans as teams bid to secure the best players for the upcoming IPL season. The event is set to run for two days, starting on November 24 and ending on November 25, with the action kicking off at 12.30 pm local time (2.30 pm IST).
Fans in India can catch all the thrill live on Star Sports channels and the JioCinema app and website. For those in the US and Canada, the live stream will start bright and early at 5.00 am (Eastern Time).
A total of 574 players have been shortlisted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from the initial 1,574 registrations. Among them are 366 Indian players and 208 overseas players, with representation from associate nations as well. With a total of 204 slots up for grabs across the 10 IPL teams, including 70 slots reserved for overseas players, there will be intense bidding wars.
The auction will showcase seven marquee Indian players, including big names like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer. Teams like Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians have already retained some key players, creating excitement and anticipation for the event.
Key rules of the IPL 2025 auction include the Right-to-Match (RTM) Card, which allows franchises to retain a player by matching the highest bid for them. Additionally, the auction will kick off with two marquee sets of six players each, featuring top Indian and international stars.
As the teams prepare to build their lineups for the upcoming season, the IPL 2025 player auction promises to be a thrilling and action-packed event that cricket enthusiasts won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready to witness the drama unfold as teams compete to secure the best talent in the cricketing world.
