IPL 2025 Auction: Complete Breakdown of 1574 Registered Players by Country
With the upcoming IPL 2025 auction set for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see how franchises shape their teams for the next three years. The auction will take place at the Abadi Al Johar Arena, a venue chosen by the BCCI after initially considering Riyadh. This two-day event will witness bids on a massive pool of 1574 registered players, comprising both international stars and emerging talents.
Auction Rules and Player Limits for IPL Teams
All 10 IPL teams have retained between two and six key players each, aligning with their strategic plans. According to IPL rules, each franchise can have a maximum of 25 players, and with 46 players already retained across the teams, a maximum of 204 more players will be selected in this auction. Notably, only 70 of these spots are anticipated for foreign players, meaning that the majority of the 1574 registered players won’t secure a position.
Breakdown of the 1574 Players
Out of the 1574 players registered, 1224 players are yet to play any international cricket. Among the international players, 48 are from India, while the remaining 272 come from abroad. Additionally, 320 players bring international cricket experience to the table, while ICC Associate Nations are also represented, with 30 players listed.
Out of the 1165 Indian players registered, only 152 have prior IPL experience without international exposure, while 965 lack experience in both international and IPL cricket. In the foreign category, 409 players have registered, including 104 players with no international or IPL background.
Country-Wise Distribution of Foreign Players
The IPL 2025 auction will feature players from numerous cricket-playing nations. Here’s a breakdown of foreign players by country:
- South Africa: 91 players, making it the highest representation from any country.
- Australia: 76 players have registered, making Australia a strong contender.
- England: 52 players from England are in the mix.
- Afghanistan and Sri Lanka: Both countries have 29 players each.
- New Zealand: 39 players have registered to participate.
- West Indies: 33 players, highlighting the Caribbean region’s interest in IPL.
- Bangladesh: 13 players have enlisted in the auction.
- Netherlands: 12 players from the Dutch national team.
- USA: 10 players, showcasing a growing interest in cricket in America.
- Ireland: 9 players in the pool.
- Zimbabwe: 8 players registered for the auction.
- Canada: 4 players from Canada.
- Scotland: 2 players.
- Italy and UAE: 1 player each, showing that cricket is expanding in these countries.
Top Indian Players in the Auction Pool
Many of India’s top cricket stars will also look for their spots in the IPL 2024 teams, with names like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj waiting for team bids. The BCCI has arranged luxurious accommodations near the auction venue for these players and officials, ensuring a comfortable experience throughout the process.
The excitement is building among fans as they look forward to seeing which players will make it to the final rosters of the IPL 2024 teams. This auction not only signifies team building but also highlights how IPL has grown into a global cricketing phenomenon, attracting talent from every corner of the cricketing world.