The countdown to the much-anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction has begun! Set to take place on November 24 and 25, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this year's auction will see 574 cricketers go under the hammer as 10 franchises compete to build their dream teams.
For fans eagerly awaiting this showdown, JioCinema will be live-streaming the event, allowing viewers to catch every intense bidding moment.

To give fans an exciting preview of the official auction, JioStar is hosting a Mock Auction on Saturday (November 23) at 3:30 PM IST. Dubbed the JioStar Auction War Room, this pre-event showcase will offer fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the dynamics of team strategies and bidding tactics that make the IPL auction so compelling.
The mock auction will be available on JioCinema and is set to create the same thrilling auction room atmosphere with top cricketing minds representing each franchise.
The TATA IPL 2025 Mega Auction will feature a vast and diverse pool of talent with 574 players available for selection:
This year, the auction will introduce the Right-to-Match (RTM) card, allowing franchises to retain select players from their 2024 squads, a feature expected to bring an additional layer of strategy and excitement.
Several high-profile players will be up for bidding, including a mix of seasoned internationals and in-form domestic talents:
Indian Stars: Yuzvendra Chahal, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep Singh.
Overseas Talents: Jos Buttler (England), Kagiso Rabada (South Africa), Mitchell Starc (Australia), Liam Livingstone (England), and David Miller (South Africa).
JioStar has assembled a stellar team of experts to provide in-depth analysis and strategic insights during the Auction War Room, each representing a different franchise for the mock auction:
| Franchise | Expert |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | Suresh Raina |
| Delhi Capitals | Aakash Chopra |
| Gujarat Titans | Abhinav Mukund |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Eoin Morgan |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Deep Dasgupta |
| Mumbai Indians | Robin Uthappa |
| Punjab Kings | Sanjay Bangar |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | S Badrinath |
| Rajasthan Royals | Hanuma Vihari |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mike Hesson |
The Mock Auction will be a strategic showcase, giving viewers a taste of the tension, tactics, and player evaluations involved in the official IPL auction. With insights from renowned cricketers and coaches, fans can expect to witness spirited discussions, expert evaluations of players, and a breakdown of franchise needs and strategies.
JioStar is providing extensive coverage of the Mega Auction in six languages, catering to a broad audience. Experts such as Robin Uthappa, Suresh Raina, Abhinav Mukund, Eoin Morgan, Mohammad Kaif, and Sanjay Bangar will be part of the multi-lingual broadcast, ensuring that fans can experience the auction in their preferred language and get insights from the best minds in the game.