Sat Nov 16 16:50:00 IST 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction to be Held in Jeddah

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th and 25th. A total of 574 players have been shortlisted for the auction, with all 10 teams possessing a combined purse of ₹641 crore. 204 players are expected to be purchased. The auction will begin at 3 PM IST.

In a separate development, a mock auction conducted by Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel saw significant fan engagement and interesting results. The mock auction, a precursor to the actual mega auction, resulted in Rishabh Pant being drafted by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹20.5 crore and appointed captain. Punjab Kings, who retained only two players – Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh – and have a remaining purse of ₹110.5 crore (the highest among franchises), also acquired Arshdeep Singh (right to match for ₹13.5 crore), Faf du Plessis (₹5.5 crore), Glenn Maxwell (₹9.5 crore), and Yuzvendra Chahal (₹11 crore). Other notable signings in the mock auction include KL Rahul going to Delhi Capitals for ₹18 crore and Jos Buttler to Gujarat Titans for ₹16 crore. The real auction promises to be just as exciting.

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