Sun Nov 24 00:37:16 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction Set for November 24-25 in Jeddah
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction will take place in Jeddah on November 24th and 25th. A total of 577 players from various countries, including India, will go under the hammer. Prior to the auction, the ten IPL franchises retained a total of 46 players. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals were the only franchises to utilize their full quota of six retentions.
The auction will feature 12 marquee players, divided into two sets, who will be auctioned first, followed by other capped and uncapped players. Day two of the mega event will be dedicated to an accelerated auction starting with player number 117.
The player list boasts a diverse range of talent, from veteran English fast bowler James Anderson (42) to 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. High-profile players such as Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc, and KL Rahul are also among the participants. The auction will be broadcast live on various channels (details to be announced).
**Note:** The final sentence about Prime Minister Modi’s comments on Maharashtra elections has been removed as it is irrelevant to the IPL auction.
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