Sun Nov 24 13:30:00 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction Kicks Off in Jeddah with Star Players Set to Command High Prices

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction began today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking the start of a bidding war for cricket’s biggest names. Ten franchises are vying to assemble their squads for the upcoming season, having been restricted to retaining a maximum of six players each. While some teams maximized their retentions, others opted for a smaller core.

All eyes are on marquee players like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Jos Buttler, and Mitchell Starc, who are expected to attract massive bids. Pant, in particular, is predicted to break auction records.

The two-day auction (November 24th and 25th) commenced at 3:30 PM IST. Fans in India can catch the action live on Star Sports or stream it for free on the Jio Cinema app.

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