IPL Mega Auction Set to Begin in Jeddah with ₹641.5 Crore in Play

The two-day event will see 577 players competing for 204 slots, with Rishabh Pant poised to break records as teams strategize to build winning squads.

The IPL mega auction will take place on November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with 10 franchises having a combined ₹641.5 crore to spend on 204 available player slots.
Rishabh Pant is expected to draw record-breaking bids, potentially surpassing the ₹25 crore mark, with Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Capitals likely to compete for him.
Franchises have adopted contrasting strategies, with teams like Punjab Kings entering the auction with a massive ₹110.5 crore while others, such as Mumbai Indians, have limited funds due to heavy retentions.
Fast bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, and Mitchell Starc, are anticipated to be in high demand, while marquee batters like Jos Buttler and Shreyas Iyer will also attract significant attention.
Teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore are also looking for potential captains, with Pant, Iyer, and KL Rahul emerging as key candidates in the auction pool.