Mumbai Indians: Focus on young talent – target Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw. Chennai Super Kings: Prioritize experienced players – target Virat Kohli, R Ashwin. Kolkata Knight Riders: Build a balanced squad – target Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan. Royal Challengers Bangalore: Strengthen middle order – target Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul. Delhi Capitals: Invest in all-rounders – target Ben Stokes, Marcus Stoinis. Punjab Kings: Bolster bowling attack – target Trent Boult, Jofra Archer. Rajasthan Royals: Look for versatile players – target Kane Williamson, Jos Buttler. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Focus on top-order batsmen – target David Warner, Babar Azam. Gujarat Titans: Build a solid core – target Pat Cummins, Faf du Plessis. Lucknow Super Giants: Invest in young Indian talent – target Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant.

The IPL 2025 mega auction is scheduled to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, featuring 574 players up for grabs. The auction will kick off with 12 marquee players followed by capped and uncapped players bidding. Each team has unique strategies going into the auction.

Rajasthan Royals, with a limited budget, may struggle to bring back some of their star players from previous seasons. They will focus on strengthening their bowling and middle-order at the auction.

Chennai Super Kings will be looking for an opening partner for skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and power-hitters in the middle-order. They will also target a new-ball bowler and a specialist spinner.

Mumbai Indians, having retained a strong core, will focus on finding an opening partner for Rohit Sharma and bolstering their spin department. They will also eye an overseas pacer for their bowling attack.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with just three retained players, will need to build their squad from scratch. They will look for a captaincy candidate and power-hitters in the middle-order.

Kolkata Knight Riders will search for an opening partner for Sunil Narine and a new skipper. They will also focus on strengthening their pace attack.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will target an Indian batter and Indian pacers at the auction. They will also look to build a potent spin attack.

Delhi Capitals will aim to rebuild their batting line-up and focus on building a potent pace attack. They will also target a wicketkeeping option.

Punjab Kings, with the biggest purse, will have the flexibility to build their team strategically. They will focus on finding an overseas opener and building a strong middle-order.

Gujarat Titans will prioritize building a strong middle-order and rebuilding their pace attack. They will also target a spin partner for Rashid Khan.

Lucknow Super Giants will search for a new captain and a wicketkeeper-batter. They will also focus on strengthening their middle-order and bowling group.