Ishaan Shahane in Jeddah
The IPL mega auction is just hours away from kicking off in Jeddah, capturing the attention of the cricketing world. Touted as potentially the biggest IPL auction ever, the anticipation has been high. Discussions around the highest-bid prospects, team strategies, and marquee players have dominated the build-up. Now, the stage is set for the action to unfold.
As highlighted repeatedly, Rishabh Pant is expected to be the crown jewel of this auction, with predictions of record-breaking bids for the star. Other top Indian names like Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan and Arshdeep Singh are also poised to fetch massive sums as franchises prepare to go all-out for them.
The international stars are equally poised for blockbuster bids, with names like Jos Buttler, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Trent Boult, Jofra Archer and Jake Fraser-McGurk leading the charge. Adding to the intrigue are the surprise entries of veteran James Anderson and young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, making this year’s auction a platform for limitless possibilities.
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IPL Auction Build-up
IPL team owners and support staff are making their final preparations ahead of the mega auction in Jeddah.
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The atmosphere in Jeddah is set for the mega event, with the auction taking place at the Abadi Al Johar Arena, also known as the Benchmark Arena. Known for hosting live events, this is the venue’s first IPL auction. Arriving at the arena last evening, it was evident that preparations were nearly complete, with banners on full display and team cards meticulously allocated. Despite Jeddah’s initial lack of buzz around the auction due to minimal publicity, the venue has impressive event branding and promotion, leading up to the big day.
A detailed briefing was held at the Shangri-La Hotel for team owners and staff, covering auction procedures and guidelines. The atmosphere at the meeting was lively, with attendees enjoying the camaraderie before the high-stakes auction. Food and beverages were served post-discussion, creating a relaxed setting that felt like the calm before the inevitable storm of bidding wars.
November 24 and 25 are set to be fiercely competitive as franchises will battle to build their dream squads. With twists, surprises and intense rivalries just hours away, the 2025 IPL mega auction 2025 promises to be the grandest edition yet. The countdown is over — the stage is finally set.
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