IPL 2025 auction begins in Jeddah with 577 players vying for 204 slots
The IPL 2025 auction is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. A total of 577 players are available for 204 slots across 10 franchises. This is the second consecutive year the auction is held outside India. Franchises have retained between two to six players from last season. Of the 577 players, 367 are Indian and 210 are overseas. Teams have a maximum budget of Rs 120 crore, with some already spending on retained players. The auction will start at 3:30 PM IST and will be livestreamed on the JioCinema app. High-profile players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are among those available for bidding.