The curtain is about to rise for one of the most exciting moments in the history of the sport as a record number of 1,574 players have registered for the TATA IPL 2025 Player Auction, which is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The registration period closed on November 4, and an astonishing 1,165 Indian and 409 overseas players have signed up to be part of this prestigious league.
This year’s player pool presents a diverse mix of experience and emerging talent. Among the registered players, there are 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped players, and 30 players from Associate Nations, providing a vast array of options for franchises looking to build a championship team for the IPL 2025 season.
Breakdown of Registered Players:
- Capped Indians: 48 players
- Capped Foreigners: 272 players
- Indian Players who have played in previous IPL editions but are Uncapped: 152 players
- Foreign Uncapped Players with prior IPL exposure: 3 players
- Indian Uncapped Players: 965 players
- International Uncapped Players: 104 players
Each of the 10 franchises can field a maximum squad of 25 players, with 204 available positions up for grabs, intensifying the competition and making selections more strategic and significant.
Country-Wise Distribution of Foreign Players
The overseas player pool includes a strong representation from leading cricketing nations. Here’s the breakdown by country:
| Country | Number of Players Registered |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 91 |
| Australia | 76 |
| England | 52 |
| New Zealand | 39 |
| West Indies | 33 |
| Afghanistan | 29 |
| Sri Lanka | 29 |
| USA | 10 |
| Ireland | 9 |
| Zimbabwe | 8 |
| Netherlands | 12 |
| Bangladesh | 13 |
| Canada | 4 |
| Scotland | 2 |
| Italy | 1 |
| UAE | 1 |
list of players registered for IPL auction 2025
| Base Price (INR) | Players |
|---|---|
| INR 2 crore | Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Shami, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mitchell Starc, Jofra Archer, 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, Umesh Yadav, Nathan Lyon |
| INR 1.5 crore | Rachin Ravindra |
| INR 1.25 crore | James Anderson |
| INR 75 lakh | Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan |
| INR 30 lakh | Saurabh Netravalkar, Thomas Draca |
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This combination of seasoned international stars, emerging foreign players, and homegrown talent promises to be an invaluable asset for each franchise. Although the majority of players are based in India, countries like South Africa, Australia, and England also have a robust presence, ensuring a thrilling auction as teams strive to find the perfect balance for IPL 2025.
