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It’s that time of year again, when the excitement surrounding the world’s best cricket league—the IPL—begins to build. With the IPL 2025 Mega Auction coming up, expect the cricket news cycle to become even chaotic with discussion about retentions, transfers, and player values. But don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. At 12cricket.com, we’ll keep you up to date on the latest IPL 2025 news and updates. In this article, you will learn all about IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
What is the IPL 2025 Mega Auction?
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is a highly anticipated event where IPL teams can overhaul their squads and strategize for the 2025 seasons. Held every three years, this auction is a thrilling spectacle for fans and teams alike. The tension and fight for each player makes one stick to the television for hours.
When is the IPL 2025 Mega Auction?
The auction is likely to take place between December 2024 and February 2025. The exact date will be announced closer to the event.
What time will the auction start?
The auction is expected to start at 11:30 a.m. local time and 1:00 p.m. IST.
What is the format of the auction?
This is a IPL 2025 Mega Auction, which means it happens every three years, allowing teams to make significant changes to their rosters.
How long will the auction last?
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is expected to last two days, giving teams enough time to make their selections.
What are the retention rules for the auction?
It is not confirmed but according to rumours each team can retain only 3-4 players. There were discussions on increasing it to 6 but nothing concrete has been decided so far. The final announcement regarding retention will be made soon.
What is the budget for each team?
Each team has a budget of INR 100 Crore, with a minimum of 75% (INR 75 Crore) required to be spent on players.
What is the Right to Match (RTM) card?
Franchises are likely to be given the Right to Match (RTM) card, allowing them to retain a player by matching the highest bid made for them.
What are the player categories?
Players are divided into three categories:
- Capped Players (Indian internationals)
- Uncapped Players (Indian domestic)
- Non-Indian (capped/uncapped foreign)
What are the squad composition rules?
Teams must have a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 25 players. No more than 8 overseas players are allowed, with only 4 permitted to play in a match.
How many matches are expected in the next season?
The next season is proposed to have 84 matches, with plans to increase this number to 94 by 2027.
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction promises to be a thrilling affair, with teams looking to build the perfect squad to clinch the coveted IPL trophy.
