Sun Nov 24 04:22:23 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction to Kick Off in Jeddah

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, set to begin on November 24th and conclude on November 25th in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This two-day event will see teams rebuild their squads with a plethora of players up for grabs.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had instructed all 10 franchises to submit their retained player lists before October 31st. While teams have retained their core players, notable Indian stars like Shreyas Iyer (KKR captain), Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul will be available at the auction.

**Key Details:**

* **Dates:** November 24th and 25th
* **Time:** The auction will begin at 3:30 PM IST and is expected to conclude around 10:30 PM IST each day. The schedule includes a 45-minute lunch break.
* **Live Streaming:** Fans can watch the auction live and free on the JioCinema app. Star Sports will provide television coverage.
* **Players:** A total of 577 players have been shortlisted (367 Indian and 210 overseas). Teams have a total of 204 slots to fill, with a maximum of 70 overseas players allowed.
* **Team Purse Sizes (in INR Crores):** Punjab Kings (110.5), Chennai Super Kings (55), Kolkata Knight Riders (51), Royal Challengers Bangalore (83), Lucknow Super Giants (69), Sunrisers Hyderabad (45).

The auction promises to be a thrilling spectacle as teams vie for the best talent available, shaping the future of the Indian Premier League for the upcoming season.

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