The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the guidelines for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, which will take place over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The auction is set to begin on Sunday with 84 players going under the hammer. The first day will cover the first 12 sets of players, with the remaining sets to be auctioned on Monday.
One important guideline shared by the BCCI concerns the value of a raised bid when a right-to-match card is exercised. The bid amount can be any figure, not necessarily a rounded figure. There are a total of 14 RTM cards available among the 10 franchises participating in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
The auction will kick off with the bidding for the first two Marquee Sets, each consisting of six players. Notable players in the Marquee Sets include Jos Buttler, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, and more. After the Marquee Sets are completed, a lunch break will be taken on Day 1.
Following the break, capped batters will be up for bidding, followed by all-rounders and wicketkeepers. Capped bowlers will then be auctioned off, and the final set on Day 1 will feature the first uncapped players. Players like Faf du Plessis, Kane Williamson, Prithvi Shaw, and Ajinkya Rahane will be part of the auction on the second day.
On the second day, all remaining players in the auction pool will be covered. An accelerated auction will begin after Player No.116, with franchises required to submit a list of 25 players for the fast-tracking phase. The BCCI has laid out a detailed timeline for the auction proceedings, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all involved.
