The Indian Premier League‘s 2025 season is set to witness one of its most exciting auctions yet, with a diverse pool of talent ready to go under the hammer. The auction pool significantly favors Indian talent, with 366 players from the home nation making the final cut. This impressive number includes both seasoned veterans and emerging stars, showcasing the depth of Indian cricket. What’s particularly interesting is the split between capped and uncapped players – 48 capped Indians bring their international experience, while 318 uncapped players represent the future of Indian cricket.
Overseas Player Breakdown
With 208 international players in the mix, the IPL continues to be a truly global tournament. The overseas contingent brings a wealth of experience and diverse playing styles, with 193 capped players and 12 uncapped talents ready to make their mark. This ratio clearly indicates teams’ preference for proven international experience when it comes to foreign recruits.
Associate Nation Representation
In a promising development for global cricket, three players from associate nations have made it to the final list. This inclusion reflects IPL’s commitment to growing the sport beyond traditional powerhouses and providing opportunities to emerging cricket nations.
Base Price Categories
₹2 Crore Bracket Analysis
The highest base price category of ₹2 crore features 81 players, reflecting both their market value and confidence in their abilities. This premium bracket typically includes international stars and proven IPL performers who can potentially command much higher final prices.
Here’s the complete list of the 81 players:
1. Jos Buttler (England, Wicketkeeper)
2. Shreyas Iyer (India, Batter)
3. Rishabh Pant (India, Batter)
4. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa, Bowler)
5. Arshdeep Singh (India, Bowler)
6. Mitchell Starc (Australia, Bowler)
7. Yuzvendra Chahal (India, Bowler)
8. Liam Livingstone (England, All-rounder)
9. KL Rahul (India, Wicketkeeper)
10. Mohammad Shami (India, Bowler)
11. Mohammad Siraj (India, Bowler)
12. Harry Brook (England, Batter)
13. Devon Conway (New Zealand, Batter)
14. Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia, Batter)
15. Aiden Markram (South Africa, Batter)
16. Devdutt Padikkal (India, Batter)
17. David Warner (Australia, Batter)
18. Faf du Plessis (South Africa, Batter)
19. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand, Batter)
20. Kane Williamson (New Zealand, Batter)
21. Finn Allen (New Zealand, Batter)
22. Ben Duckett (England, Batter)
23. Rilee Rossouw (South Africa, Batter)
24. James Vince (England, Batter)
25. Evin Lewis (West Indies, Batter)
26. Steve Smith (Australia, Batter)
27. Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa, Batter)
28. Liam Livingstone (England, All-rounder)
29. Ravichandran Ashwin (India, All-rounder)
30. Venkatesh Iyer (India, All-rounder)
31. Mitchell Marsh (Australia, All-rounder)
32. Glenn Maxwell (Australia, All-rounder)
33. Harshal Patel (India, All-rounder)
34. Marcus Stoinis (Australia, All-rounder)
35. Sam Curran (England, All-rounder)
36. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand, All-rounder)
37. Krunal Pandya (India, All-rounder)
38. Washington Sundar (India, All-rounder)
39. Shardul Thakur (India, All-rounder)
40. Moeen Ali (England, All-rounder)
41. Tim David (Australia, All-rounder)
42. Will Jacks (England, All-rounder)
43. Gus Atkinson (England, All-rounder)
44. Tom Curran (England, All-rounder)
45. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand, All-rounder)
46. Sean Abbott (Australia, All-rounder)
47. Jason Holder (West Indies, All-rounder)
48. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa, Bowler)
49. Arshdeep Singh (India, Bowler)
50. Mitchell Starc (Australia, Bowler)
51. Yuzvendra Chahal (India, Bowler)
52. Mohammad Shami (India, Bowler)
53. Mohammad Siraj (India, Bowler)
54. Syed Khaleel Ahmed (India, Bowler)
55. Trent Boult (New Zealand, Bowler)
56. Josh Hazlewood (Australia, Bowler)
57. Avesh Khan (India, Bowler)
58. Prasidh Krishna (India, Bowler)
59. T. Natarajan (India, Bowler)
60. Anrich Nortje (South Africa, Bowler)
61. Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan, Bowler)
62. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka, Bowler)
63. Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka, Bowler)
64. Adam Zampa (Australia, Bowler)
65. Deepak Chahar (India, Bowler)
66. Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand, Bowler)
67. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India, Bowler)
68. Mukesh Kumar (India, Bowler)
69. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan, Bowler)
70. Adil Rashid (England, Bowler)
71. Spencer Johnson (Australia, Bowler)
72. Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh, Bowler)
73. Naveen Ul Haq (Afghanistan, Bowler)
74. Umesh Yadav (India, Bowler)
75. Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa, Bowler)
76. Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan, Bowler)
77. Matt Henry (New Zealand, Bowler)
78. Alzarri Joseph (West Indies, Bowler)
79. Adam Milne (New Zealand, Bowler)
80. Chris Jordan (England, Bowler)
81. Tymal Mills (England, Bowler)
Auction Venue and Format
The choice of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as the auction venue marks a significant shift from tradition and highlights IPL’s global ambitions. This move to the Middle East could potentially open new markets and partnerships for the league.
The auction results will significantly influence team dynamics for IPL 2025. The mix of experienced and emerging players provides teams with opportunities to build balanced squads capable of sustained success.
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