The highly anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The BCCI has revealed a list of 574 players who will go under the hammer, comprising 366 Indian and 208 overseas players, including three from associate nations
With 204 slots available across 10 franchises, 70 of which are reserved for overseas players, teams will aim to make the most of the talent pool. The highest reserve price stands at ₹2 crore, with 81 players opting for this top bracket. The list showcases a mix of veteran stars and promising young rookies.
Oldest Players in the IPL 2025 Auction
At the age of 41, James Anderson—England’s legendary pacer—emerges as the oldest player in the auction. This marks his maiden IPL auction entry, a decade after his last T20 appearance and following his international retirement earlier this year.
Joining Anderson in the 40+ age bracket are:
Faf du Plessis, former captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore
Jamie Overton, England all-rounder
Mohammad Nabi, Afghanistan’s seasoned all-rounder
Youngest Players in the IPL 2025 Auction
At the other end of the spectrum, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. A 13-year-old batting prodigy from Bihar, is the youngest-ever player to enter an IPL auction. Vaibhav recently made history by becoming the youngest batter to score an international century during a Youth Test for India U-19 against Australia U-19.
Other young talents include:
Ayush Mhatre (17 yrs), a Mumbai batter who debuted in the Ranji Trophy with two centuries to his name
Andre Siddharth (18 yrs), a rising star from Tamil Nadu
Kwena Maphaka (18 yrs), a promising South African pacer
With such an exciting blend of experience and youth, the IPL 2025 Auction promises to be a captivating event for cricket fans worldwide.
