Auctioneer Mallika Sagar will preside over the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, according to a report by the Times of India.
This marks Sagar’s second consecutive IPL auction, having previously replaced Hugh Edmeades at the 2024 mini-auction, making her the first female auctioneer in IPL history. She also hosted the first two auctions for the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
With two decades of experience as an auctioneer, Sagar is well-versed in the field. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia and began her career at an international auction house in New York City. In addition to cricket, she also hosted the auction for the eighth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
Other prominent auctioneers from previous IPL auctions include Richard Madley and Charu Sharma.
574 players have been shortlisted for the IPL 2025 auction, with 204 spots available
For the IPL 2025 auction, 204 spots are available, with each franchise allowed a maximum of 25 players. A total of 574 players have been shortlisted, including 366 Indians and 208 overseas players, with three from associate nations. The highest reserve price is INR 2 crore, and 81 players have chosen this top bracket.
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A total of 46 players have been retained ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, with Punjab Kings (PBKS) retaining the fewest—just two players. As a result, PBKS will have the largest purse for the auction. Each team can keep up to six players from the previous season, including those with the Right to Match (RTM) option.
Notable players like IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul, along with overseas stars such as James Anderson, have registered for the auction. The mega auction will begin at 1 PM IST on Sunday, November 24, coinciding with the first Test between India and Australia, though the two events will be separated by time zone differences.
IPL 2025 purse:
- Chennai Super Kings – Rs 55 crore
- Mumbai Indians – Rs 45 crore
- Kolkata Knight Riders – Rs 51 crore
- Rajasthan Royals – Rs 41 crore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – Rs 45 crore
- Gujarat Titans – Rs 69 crore
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Rs 83 crore
- Delhi Capitals – Rs 73 Crore
- Punjab Kings – Rs 110.5 crore
- Lucknow Super Giants – Rs 69 crore
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