The Indian Premier League 2025 player mega auction is set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25, with a total of 1,574 players up for grabs. Among them, 1,165 are Indian players and 409 are overseas players, including 48 capped Indian players and 272 capped international players. Additionally, there are 1,117 uncapped Indian players in the auction pool, with 152 having previous franchise experience.
South Africa leads the representation with 91 cricketers, followed by Australia and England with 76 and 52 players, respectively. Players from countries like USA, Canada, Italy, and UAE have also registered for the auction. Each team can have a squad of 25 players, including retained names, with 204 spots to be filled over the two days. The country-wise split of players in the auction pool includes Afghanistan (29), New Zealand (39), West Indies (33), and others. The diverse pool of players promises an exciting bidding war during the mega auction.
