The IPL 2025 Mega Auction: What to Expect from Jeddah’s Grand Event

1,574 Players, 204 Spots: Who Will Make the Cut?

Let’s break it down:

Indian Players

Out of the 1,574 names, 1,165 are Indian. Among them, 48 are capped players, well-known faces in Indian cricket.

Overseas Players

A total of 409 international players have registered, including 272 capped stars. Notably, Thomas Draca, a right-arm seamer from Italy, made history as the first Italian player to enter the IPL auction. This highlights the growing global influence of the IPL, with players from diverse cricketing nations eager to participate.

The Jeddah Shift: Why the Venue Change?

While Riyadh was initially in the spotlight, logistical reasons led the BCCI to choose Jeddah’s Abadi Al-Johar Arena. It’s a venue built for grandeur, with room for large audiences and nearby accommodations at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel. This marks only the second time the IPL auction has gone overseas, following Dubai in 2024.

Strategic Picks: The Teams' Game Plan

With each franchise allowed up to 25 players (including retained ones), teams will be looking to plug gaps and bolster strengths. For instance:

Core Players: Franchises have already retained 48 players, meaning every team will need to choose wisely to balance experience with emerging talent.

International Players: Expect intense bidding wars for some of the big names from Australia, England, and South Africa.

Underrated Gems: With 30 players from Associate Nations registered, there could be surprise bids for players from countries like the USA and the Netherlands, which could diversify team dynamics and fanbases.

Breaking Down the Auction List

Here’s a quick snapshot of the top player registrations by country:

South Africa: 91 players

Australia: 76 players

England: 52 players

New Zealand: 39 players

West Indies: 33 players

Even lesser-known names are looking to make a mark, with a few players representing the UAE, Canada, and even Italy.

A Mega Event Needs a Mega API

A tournament of this scale calls for more than just great players and big venues; it needs reliable, real-time data that connects fans to the action as it happens. With hundreds of players, millions of fans, and non-stop data, IPL 2025 will demand a powerful infrastructure to deliver live scores, player stats, and in-depth match details at scale.

At Roanuz, we’re ready to power the tournament with our IPL 2025 API, designed to keep fans in the loop and enable platforms to deliver a seamless experience. From match insights to player stats and more, we’re ready to support every update from the auction through to the last ball of the season.

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1,574 Players, 204 Spots: Who Will Make the Cut?

Indian Players

Overseas Players

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Strategic Picks: The Teams' Game Plan

Breaking Down the Auction List

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