The 2025 Indian Premier League, also referred to as IPL 18 or branded as TATA IPL 2025, will be the 18th season of the Indian Premier League. The event will consist of ten teams competing in 74 matches from 21 March to 25 May 2025. Kolkata will host the opening ceremony and the final at the Eden Gardens as the defending champions.
History
The IPL Betting is a franchise Twenty20 cricket league in India, held by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It has been held every year since its first edition in 2008. Kolkata Knight Riders are the defending champions as they won their third title in the last season after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.
IPL Auction: 2024
IPL Auction 2024 is a display of excitement, strategy, and some surprises. The auction has sent many players into the big-bucks deal category, but simultaneously, it also left out several players. Here, we present the list of unsold players, the probable reasons behind being unsold, and its effects on their cricketing careers. In this context, real-time updates of auctions on websites such as Indibet.in, Indibet.com, and Indibetapp are becoming essential for cricket lovers.
What to Expect at the IPL Auction?
IPL is a battlefield where the best talents are acquired by franchises through an auction. Every player has a base price, and the teams strategize their bidding depending on the needs, budget, and planning of the teams. Not every player is fortunate to be picked up.
Notable Unsold Players in IPL Auction 2024
Here’s a table summarizing some prominent names that went unsold:
| S.no | Player Name | Base Price | Country |
| 1 | Khrievitso Kense | Rs. 30.00 L | India |
| 2 | Shivalik Sharma | Rs. 30.00 L | India |
| 3 | Leus Du Plooy | Rs.50.00 L | England |
| 4 | Tom Latham | Rs. 1.50 Cr | New Zealand |
| 5 | Murugan Ashwin | Rs. 30.00 L | India |
| 6 | Tanush Kotian | Rs. 30.00 L | India |
Key Highlights from IPL Auction 2024
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be picked in the IPL after Rajasthan Royals paid ₹1.10 crore for the 13-year-old.
- India pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Akash Deep, and Mukesh Kumar, and South Africa’s Marco Jansen ignited a bidding war on Day 2 of IPL Auction 2025. Bhuvi was the costliest on the second of the auction as RCB paid ₹10.75 crore for him. Chahar got ₹9.25 crore, while Akash Deep and Mukesh got ₹8 crore each from LSG and DC, respectively from Mumbai Indians.
- Jansen, who had a base price of ₹1.25 crore, was roped in by PBKS for ₹7 crore.
- Krunal Pandya will be out of the Indian side for a while, but he is a sought-after buy in the IPL. He was fetched by RCB for ₹5.75 crore.
- Nitish Rana was not even bid for by KKR. He went to RR for ₹4.2 crore.
- The biggest name to go unsold was David Warner after Rishabh Pant broke Shreyas Iyer’s record within minutes to become IPL’s costliest buy as Lucknow Super Giants spent a mind-boggling ₹27 crore for the wicketkeeper-batter. This happened moments after Punjab Kings broke the bank to get Indian batter Shreyas Iyer for a whopping ₹26.75 Crore, breaking Mitchell Starc’s record of ₹24.75 crore last year.
How Indibet Platforms Improved the Auction Experience
Indibet.in, Indibet.com, and Indibetapp ensured that the viewers of the IPL Auction 2024 received detailed information. Here is how they managed to do that:
- Real-time Alerts: Information about bids, unsold players, and teams was sent.
- In-depth Analysis: All data regarding the player statistics and the trends of the auction were presented.
- Interactive Features: Fans were allowed to engage in live polls and predict selections.
Impact of Unsold Players
- Short-term Impact
- Loss of Exposures: The player will not have as much of a platform to present his skills.
- Loss of Financial Gains: IPL contracts carry huge financial gains.
- Future Choices
- National Cricket: Players may get a chance to regain their form in the national leagues.
- Backup Alternatives: Injuries or pullouts may allow opportunities to the unsold players.
- Tactics for Future Auctions: Players may alter the base price or skill set so that it better aligns with the needs of a team.
What Can Unsold Players Do to Bounce Back?
- Focus on Performance: Consistent performances in both domestic and international matches.
- Base Price Lowered: A realistic base price improves the probability of getting picked.
- Skill Set Improved: A player with a dual skill set such as batting and bowling will appeal more to teams.
Fan Reactions to Unsold Players
Shocking to criticism, people flooded the social media with their reactions. Most of the fans use such sites as Indibetapp and Indibet.in to debate and discuss these outcomes.
The IPL Auction 2024 once again demonstrated the unpredictability of the league. While a few players were successful in realizing their dreams, there were others who returned home with disappointment as they remained unsold. However, not being sold does not mean that the end is near; rather, it’s an opportunity for players to gather and strategize for the future. Platforms like Indibet.com, Indibet.in, and Indibet app make sure that the fans and analysts are updated so that the experience of the auction is engaging and insightful.
FAQs
Q1. When will IPL 2025 be?
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, IPL 2025, is scheduled to start on March 21.
Q2. What is the timing for the matches of IPL 2025?
Evening matches will begin at 7:30 pm IST, while day games are scheduled to start at 3:30 pm IST.
Q3. Will IPL 2025 have 84 matches?
The 2025 season will feature 74 games, the same as the past three seasons – ten fewer than the 84 games a season that the IPL said it would offer in 2022 when media rights for the 2023-27 cycle were sold.
Q4. Who hosted the IPL auction in 2024?
Mallika Sagar
Mallika Sagar hosted the Indian Premier League’s 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on November 24 and 25.
