The excitement surrounding the IPL 2025 auction is building as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the event will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A total of 1,574 players have registered for the auction, making it one of the largest in IPL history. Among the registered players, several high-profile names have set their base price at Rs 2 crore, creating significant buzz ahead of the mega auction. Let’s take a closer look at the players from India and abroad who have chosen this high base price.
Indian Players with Rs 2 Crore Base Price
Several renowned Indian cricketers have entered the auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore, offering franchises an exciting range of talent. The list includes a blend of seasoned internationals and emerging stars:
- Rishabh Pant
- Shreyas Iyer
- R. Ashwin
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Mohammed Shami
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Deepak Chahar
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Avesh Khan
- Ishan Kishan
- Mukesh Kumar
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Prasidh Krishna
- T. Natarajan
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Krunal Pandya
- Harshal Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohammed Siraj
- KL Rahul
- Umesh Yadav
These players, including established figures like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, along with promising talents such as Arshdeep Singh and Venkatesh Iyer, are sure to be in demand. With India producing some of the world’s best T20 players, franchises are expected to place big bids on these names to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.
Overseas Players with Rs 2 Crore Base Price
The IPL has always attracted top international talent, and for the 2025 edition, the auction will feature some of the biggest names in world cricket. Players from around the globe have set their base price at Rs 2 crore, and they include:
- Mitchell Starc
- Jofra Archer
- David Warner
- Steve Smith
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Nathan Lyon
- Mitchell Marsh
- Jos Buttler
- Jonny Bairstow
- Adam Zampa
- Moeen Ali
- Harry Brook
- Sam Curran
- Trent Boult
- Matt Henry
- Kane Williamson
- Kagiso Rabada
The international contingent includes big names like David Warner and Steve Smith, who have proven their mettle in T20 cricket. Mitchell Starc, Jofra Archer, and Kagiso Rabada add immense value as bowlers, while all-rounders like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are expected to attract substantial bids.
A Glimpse Into IPL 2025 Auction
The IPL 2025 mega auction promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with 1,574 players registered, including 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped players, and 30 from Associate Nations. With many big names from previous seasons being released by their franchises, this year’s auction could see several records broken, especially with the potential of crossing the Rs 20 crore mark for the highest bid.
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