A total of 574 players have been selected from an initial pool of 1,574 names for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, set to take place in Jeddah from November 24-25. The list includes 208 overseas players, 12 uncapped international talents, and 318 uncapped Indian players, as per Wisden.

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Here’s a look at the marquee players set to go under the hammer:

  1. Jos Buttler (England): A prolific T20 batter with 11,929 runs, Buttler has been a key player for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 3,055 runs since 2018, including 7 centuries. He was the leading scorer in IPL 2022 with 863 runs.
  2. Shreyas Iyer (India): Known for his leadership and consistency, Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title in 2023. With 2,375 runs in his IPL career, he has proven himself a top-order mainstay.
  3. Rishabh Pant (India): The swashbuckling keeper-batter has 3,284 IPL runs for Delhi Capitals, leading them to playoffs in 2021. Returning from injury, Pant had an impactful 2024 season with 446 runs.
  4. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): A standout pacer with 117 IPL wickets, Rabada has been crucial for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. He remains a consistent wicket-taker in all formats.
  5. Arshdeep Singh (India): India’s leading T20I pacer, Arshdeep has 92 international wickets and 76 IPL scalps. He had a stellar 2024 season with 19 wickets for Punjab Kings.
  6. Mitchell Starc (Australia): The left-arm pacer returned to IPL in 2024, helping Kolkata Knight Riders with 17 wickets in 14 games. Known for delivering in crucial matches.
  7. Yuzvendra Chahal (India): IPL’s leading wicket-taker with 205 scalps, Chahal is vital for Rajasthan Royals. He won the Purple Cap in 2022 with 27 wickets.
  8. Liam Livingstone (England): An explosive all-rounder, Livingstone has excelled for Punjab Kings with 939 runs and 11 wickets. He is known for his aggressive batting.
  9. David Miller (South Africa): A dependable finisher, Miller played a pivotal role in Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2022 triumph, scoring 481 runs in the season.
  10. KL Rahul (India): A versatile batter, Rahul has 4,683 IPL runs with four centuries. Despite consistent performances, he is yet to clinch an IPL title.