The countdown to the IPL 2025 mega auction has begun, with the BCCI‘s announcement revealing fascinating details about the player pool and pricing structures. From an initial registration of 1,574 players, the final list has been strategically trimmed to 574 players after thorough franchise review. This careful curation ensures that only the most relevant and competitive players will go under the hammer in Jeddah.
Base Price Categories
Top Tier (₹2 Crore Category)
The highest base price category of ₹2 crore represents the cream of T20 cricket talent. This premium bracket includes established international stars and proven IPL performers who believe their skills command top dollar.
Second Tier Analysis (₹1.50 Crore Category)
Kiwi Stardom
Twenty-seven players have positioned themselves in the ₹1.50 crore bracket, forming an intriguing mix of experienced campaigners and rising stars. This category has become particularly interesting with its blend of international talent and IPL veterans.
Rachin Ravindra leads the Black Caps contingent in the ₹1.50 crore category. The New Zealand representation is particularly strong with Jimmy Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham, William O’Rourke, Tim Southee, and Kyle Jamieson, all placing themselves in the second-highest base price category.
West Indies Representation
Led by T20I captain Rovman Powell, the Caribbean contingent brings explosive batting and match-winning abilities to the auction pool. The West Indies representation is strengthened by versatile all-rounders like Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Kyle Mayers, and Sherfane Rutherford. Their ability to contribute in multiple disciplines makes them valuable assets in the T20 format.
Indian Players Analysis
Veterans like Ajinkya Rahane and Nitish Rana bring wealth of IPL experience to the auction pool.
Players with Rs 1.50 Crore Base Price in IPL Mega Auction 2025.
- Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) – All-Rounder
- Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) – All-Rounder
- Jason Behrendorff (Australia) – Bowler
- Jhye Richardson (Australia) – Bowler
- Daniel Sams (Australia) – All-Rounder
- Riley Meredith (Australia) – Bowler
- Sam Billings (England) – Wicketkeeper
- Jamie Overton (England) – All-Rounder
- Daniel Worrall (England) – Bowler
- Matthew Potts (England) – Bowler
- John Turner (England) – Bowler
- Ajinkya Rahane (India) – Batter
- Nitish Rana (India) – All-Rounder
- Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) – All-Rounder
- Mark Chapman (New Zealand) – Batter
- Tom Latham (New Zealand) – Wicketkeeper
- Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) – All-Rounder
- William O’Rourke (New Zealand) – Bowler
- Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand) – All-Rounder
- Tim Southee (New Zealand) – Bowler
- Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand) – Bowler
- David Miller (South Africa) – Batter
- Rovman Powell (West Indies) – Batter
- Akeal Hosein (West Indies) – Bowler
- Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies) – Batter
- Romario Shepherd (West Indies) – All-Rounder
- Kyle Mayers (West Indies) – All-Rounder
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