IPL 2025 Auction promises explosive bidding wars for cricket's big names

The likes of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, among others, are ready to take the mega auction by storm this year. IPl 2025 mega auction is likely to take place in the last week of November

With the IPL 2025 mega auction around the corner, franchises are bracing for intense bidding wars as marquee players prepare to enter the spotlight. Cricket fans and team owners alike are anticipating fierce competition to secure their top choices, with the likes of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Trent Boult ready to command the bidding floor.

 

 

Here are some of the players who are expected to trigger a bidding war this time:

 

KL Rahul

 

Once the face of Lucknow Super Giants, former skipper KL Rahul was left off LSG’s retention list, a decision that now primes him for a major bid. Rumour has it that Royal Challengers Bengaluru has their eye on him, and with his proven calibre, Rahul could become one of the hottest picks of the season. 

KL Rahul batting and fielding stats in IPL
YEAR	MATCHES	NO	RUNS	HS	AVG	BF	SR	100	50	4S	6S	CT	ST
Career	132	20	4683	132*	45.47	3479	134.61	4	37	400	187	76	7
2024	14	0	520	82	37.14	382	136.13	0	4	45	19	15	2
2023	9	1	274	74	34.25	242	113.22	0	2	28	4	4	0
2022	15	3	616	103*	51.33	455	135.38	2	4	45	30	9	0
2021	13	3	626	98*	62.6	451	138.8	0	6	48	30	11	0
2020	14	2	670	132*	55.83	518	129.34	1	5	58	23	10	0
2019	14	3	593	100*	53.9	438	135.38	1	6	49	25	7	0
2018	14	2	659	95*	54.91	416	158.41	0	6	66	32	10	1
2016	14	3	397	68*	44.11	271	146.49	0	4	37	16	5	4
2015	9	3	142	44*	28.4	126	112.69	0	0	8	5	1	0
2014	11	0	166	46	20.75	164	101.21	0	0	12	3	4	0
2013	5	0	20	12	10	16	125	0	0	4	0	0	0

 

 

Rishabh Pant

 

In a surprising move, Delhi Capitals released Rishabh Pant, making the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter available to the highest bidder. Known for his fearless style, Pant is sure to be a target for multiple franchises, setting the stage for a thrilling auction. 

Rishabh Pant IPL batting and fielding stats
YEAR	MATCHES	NO	RUNS	HS	AVG	BF	SR	100	50	4S	6S	CT	ST
Career	111	17	3284	128*	35.31	2205	148.93	1	18	296	154	75	23
2024	13	2	446	88*	40.55	287	155.4	0	3	36	25	11	5
2022	14	2	340	44	30.91	224	151.79	0	0	35	16	8	4
2021	16	4	419	58*	34.91	326	128.52	0	3	42	10	10	3
2020	14	3	343	56	31.18	301	113.95	0	1	31	9	13	0
2019	16	3	488	78*	37.53	300	162.66	0	3	37	27	18	6
2018	14	1	684	128*	52.61	394	173.6	1	5	68	37	4	2
2017	14	0	366	97	26.14	221	165.61	0	2	28	24	8	3
2016	10	2	198	69	24.75	152	130.26	0	1	19	6	3	0

 

Shreyas Iyer

 

Last season’s title-winning captain for Kolkata Knight Riders, Shreyas Iyer, was informed he wouldn’t be retained for the auction, a bold call by KKR. Whether letting their championship leader go will backfire remains to be seen, but Iyer’s skills make him a top prospect. 

Shreyas Iyer IPL batting and fielding stats
YEAR	MATCHES	NO	RUNS	HS	AVG	BF	SR	100	50	4S	6S	CT	ST
Career	115	18	3127	96	32.24	2453	127.48	0	21	271	113	49	0
2024	14	5	351	58*	39	239	146.86	0	2	34	14	10	0
2022	14	1	401	85	30.85	298	134.56	0	3	41	11	5	0
2021	8	3	175	47*	35	171	102.33	0	0	7	5	6	0
2020	17	2	519	88*	34.6	421	123.27	0	3	40	16	6	0
2019	16	1	463	67	30.86	386	119.94	0	3	41	14	8	0
2018	14	3	411	93*	37.36	310	132.58	0	4	29	21	5	0
2017	12	2	338	96	33.8	243	139.09	0	2	36	10	3	0
2016	6	0	30	19	5	43	69.76	0	0	2	1	4	0
2015	14	1	439	83	33.76	342	128.36	0	4	41	21	2	0

 

Trent Boult

 

Rajasthan Royals’ ace in the powerplay and death overs, Trent Boult, was also released, opening the doors for franchises in need of a potent new-ball bowler. Boult’s ability to unsettle top-order batters is expected to spark a bidding frenzy as teams vie for his expertise.  

Trent Boult IPL bowling stats
YEAR	MATCHES	BALLS	RUNS	WKTS	BBM	AVE	ECON	SR	4W	5W
Career	104	2337	3230	121	4/18	26.69	8.29	19.31	1	0
2024	16	320	443	16	3/22	27.69	8.31	20	0	0
2023	10	228	312