IPL Auction 2025: When will Ishan Kishan arrive at Auction Table for Bidding Process?

Ishan Kishan is set to be one of the most anticipated names in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction, set to be held in Jeddah on Sunday (November 24) and Monday (November 25).

Ishan Kishan has been a notable figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut in 2016 with the Gujarat Lions. However, his rise to prominence came during his tenure with the Mumbai Indians (MI) when he joined in 2018.

Kishan's aggressive batting style, ability to play multiple roles in the order, and wicket-keeping skills made him a crucial part of MI's success. His standout season was in 2020, where he emerged as MI's top scorer with 516 runs at an average of 57.33 and a strike rate of 145.76, contributing significantly to the team's title-winning campaign.

In the subsequent seasons, Kishan continued to demonstrate his value with consistent performances in 2022 and 2023, amassing over 400 runs each season. However, the 2024 season proved to be challenging for him as he managed just 320 runs in 14 matches at an average of 22.85, with only one half-century.

This dip in form likely influenced MI's decision to release him ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The franchise opted to retain a core of five players, including stalwarts like Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, as well as young talent Tilak Varma, who had outperformed Kishan statistically in recent seasons

Kishan's release marks the end of a six-year association with MI and opens new opportunities for the wicketkeeper-batter. Given his explosive batting style and versatility, he is expected to attract significant interest during the mega auction. As the Jharkhand-born seeks pastures new, there will be multiple suitors for him in the mega auction.

Ishan Kishan IPL 2025 Auction Set Number, Base Price

Ishan Kishan is slotted in Set No. 5 in the Wicketkeeper 1 category. The Indian player has set a base price of Rs 2 crore and his serial number is 30.

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: What time will Ishan Kishan enter Bidding Process?

Ishan Kishan's name is in the Set 5 of the auction. It means before the India player, there will be the 2 sets of Marquee players, batters and all-rounders. As the auction is set to commence at 3:30 pm IST on Sunday, the India player can come at any serial between 27 to 32.

Generally, it takes a bit time to sort out the Marquee sets and a mini-break is also likely to happen before his name arrives. As the auction has been moving, Ishan Kishan's name is likely to come around 7:15 pm onwards and it is likely to arrive before 8 pm IST on Sunday.

Disclaimer: The timeline of a player's arrival at the auction table is based on assumptions related to IPL auction and the player's position in the shortlist. The aforementioned time can change as per auction dynamics.