IPL Auction 2025: Where and How to Watch it Live, Check Players List, Day 1 Highlights, More

The Tata IPL 2025 player auction is currently taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marks the second year in a row that the auction is being held outside India. On the first day, teams collectively spent over Rs 467 crore.

As the event continues, more excitement is expected. Here's how you can watch the IPL Auction 2024 and details about the players involved.

How and Where to Watch IPL 2024 Auction

The IPL auction will commence at 3:30 PM and can be watched live on Star Sports. Additionally, fans can live stream it on the JioCinema app and website for real-time updates.

Check Players List | Expensive Players of 2024

On the first day, franchises spent Rs 467.95 crore on 72 players amidst much anticipation for today's proceedings. Rishabh Pant made history by becoming the most expensive player ever in an IPL auction, with Lucknow acquiring him for a staggering 27 crores. Shreyas Iyer was another top pick, going to Punjab for 26.75 crores.

Venkatesh Iyer returning to Kolkata for 23.75 crore, marking a significant moment in this year's auction. This year's auction has already seen significant financial commitments from teams, indicating their eagerness to secure top talent for the upcoming season.

As the auction continues, fans eagerly anticipate further developments and potential surprises in player acquisitions. The excitement surrounding this year's auction underscores its significance in shaping team dynamics for IPL 2025.

The second day of the auction is also likely to pack a lot of excitement, where many franchises still have a lot of money to splurge on talented international, capped, and uncapped Indian cricket players, who will play a big role in the IPL 2025, happening in the first quarter of 2025.