Thu Oct 31 06:25:15 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Retention Deadline Looms: Fans Can Watch Live on Star Sports and JioCinema
**Kolkata, India** – The clock is ticking for IPL franchises as they prepare to announce their player retentions ahead of the 2025 mega-auction. The deadline for all 10 teams to finalize their retentions is 5 PM IST on Thursday, October 31st.
Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports and Sports18 channels starting at 4 PM IST, or stream it online via the JioCinema app and website, beginning at 4:30 PM IST.
The retention process is a crucial step in the IPL season, allowing teams to secure key players before the highly anticipated mega-auction. With the 2024 championship recently won by Kolkata Knight Riders, the 2025 season promises to be another exciting chapter in the history of the league.
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