A total of 574 players have been chosen from an initial list of 1,574 names for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, scheduled to be held in Jeddah on November 24-25. This selection includes 208 overseas players, 12 uncapped international talents, and 318 uncapped Indian players, according to Wisden.
Listed below are some of the marquee players who will be up for auction:
1. Jos Buttler (England): A prolific T20 batsman with 11,929 runs, Buttler has been a key player for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 3,055 runs since 2018, including 7 centuries. He was the top scorer in IPL 2022 with 863 runs.
2. Shreyas Iyer (India): Known for his leadership and consistency, Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title in 2023. With 2,375 runs in his IPL career, he has established himself as a top-order batsman.
3. Rishabh Pant (India): The dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman has accumulated 3,284 IPL runs for Delhi Capitals and led them to the playoffs in 2021. Despite returning from injury, Pant had a significant impact in the 2024 season with 446 runs.
4. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): A standout fast bowler with 117 IPL wickets, Rabada has been a crucial player for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. He continues to be a consistent wicket-taker across all formats.
5. Arshdeep Singh (India): India’s leading T20I bowler, Arshdeep has taken 92 international wickets and 76 IPL scalps. He had a remarkable 2024 season with 19 wickets for Punjab Kings.
6. Mitchell Starc (Australia): The left-arm pacer made a comeback to the IPL in 2024, contributing 17 wickets in 14 games for Kolkata Knight Riders. He is known for delivering in crucial matches.
7. Yuzvendra Chahal (India): The leading wicket-taker in IPL history with 205 scalps, Chahal is a key player for Rajasthan Royals. He claimed the Purple Cap in 2022 with 27 wickets.
8. Liam Livingstone (England): An explosive all-rounder, Livingstone has impressed for Punjab Kings with 939 runs and 11 wickets. His aggressive batting style sets him apart.
9. David Miller (South Africa): A reliable finisher, Miller played a pivotal role in Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2022 victory, scoring 481 runs in the season.
10. KL Rahul (India): A versatile batsman, Rahul has scored 4,683 IPL runs with four centuries. Despite his consistent performances, he is yet to win an IPL title. Please provide the content that you would like me to rewrite.
