Sun Nov 24 08:13:48 UTC 2024: ## IPL Mega Auction 2025: Modified Right to Match Rules and Key Highlights

**Jeddah:** The much-anticipated IPL Mega Auction 2025 concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A total of 577 players registered, with the 10 franchises having the opportunity to acquire a maximum of 204 players each. A significant change was introduced to the Right to Match (RTM) rules.

This year, while franchises can still use the RTM card to retain a released player, competing teams can now increase the bid amount. For instance, if a team bids ₹18 crore for a player released by another franchise, the original franchise can still use the RTM, but the bidding team can raise the price, forcing the original franchise to match the higher bid to retain the player.

**Karnataka’s Representation:** 24 players from Karnataka participated in the auction, including notable names like KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, and Mayank Agarwal.

**Other Key Figures:** 48 Indian players with international experience, 70 overseas players available for selection, and 81 players with a base price of ₹2 crore participated. The auction began at 3:30 PM IST and was broadcast on Star Sports and Jio Cinema.

**Notable Auction Events:** The auction saw several high-profile trades and surprising omissions. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) notably released KL Rahul and acquired Livingstone, while also missing out on players like Siraj and Chahal. Gujarat Titans made aggressive acquisitions, with the exact amount paid for Jos Buttler remaining undisclosed. Shreyas Iyer’s previous record was broken, with Rishabh Pant fetching a massive ₹27 crore. Mohammed Shami also experienced a surprisingly low bid amount.

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