Fri Nov 15 19:59:00 IST 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction Set for November 24th: Top Stars Up for Grabs

The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council has released the complete player list for the upcoming mega auction, scheduled for November 24th, 2024. Cricket fans will be treated to a high-stakes bidding war as top Indian stars like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Mohammed Shami headline the marquee list.

Pant and Iyer are among the most sought-after players in Marquee List 1, while Rahul and Shami lead the second list. With 574 players in total, including 366 Indian and 208 overseas (including 3 from associate nations), the auction will see 204 slots available.

The 2-day event will kick off at 3 PM IST (12:30 PM local time) with a whopping INR 2 crore being the highest reserve price, chosen by 81 players. Notably, several big names like Pant, Iyer, and Rahul were released by their respective franchises, creating a scramble for their signatures.

Pant, Iyer, and Rahul are expected to be highly coveted, especially as teams search for a captain. Similarly, overseas stars like Jos Buttler, recently released from Rajasthan Royals, are likely to attract significant interest.

The teams enter the auction with varying amounts of purse remaining, with Punjab Kings having the most at INR 110.5 crore, while Mumbai Indians have the least at INR 55 crore.

The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to be a thrilling spectacle, with teams vying for the best talent to build formidable squads. The anticipation is high as fans eagerly await the unveiling of the new teams and the exciting battles for the coveted trophies.

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