IPL 2025 mega auction news is attracting cricket fans, with many rules being tweaked and a specific uncapped rule being reintroduced. Now, all eyes are on the franchises and how they will strategize. As mentioned many changes have been made to the retention rules. The return of the Right to Match is back again to 5+1 retention policy. All these things are set to be seen this time in IPL auction.
Last date for IPL 2025 retention?
Franchises will pick their first five players before the auction, and then the RTM role will come into play at the auction table. And for the camps they have just a few days left, as October 31st is the last day for them to submit the retention list.
IPL Retention Slab
| Player | Retention Value (INR) |
| Retained Player 1 | 18 crores |
| Retained Player 2 | 14 crores |
| Retained Player 3 | 11 crores |
| Retained Player 4 | 18 crores |
| Retained Player 5 | 14 crores |
| Uncapped Player | 4 crores |
IPL 2025 mega auction date
Although there is no confirmation regarding the IPL 2025 mega auction date, it is likely to happen in the last week of November. The BCCI’s favorite venue, Dubai, may get a chance to host this cash-rich league auction. And not to forget Dubai has experience of hosting the event, the last IPL 2024 mini auction took place there. Connectivity also plays a role, the strong India-Dubai travel connection, especially from Mumbai, could make things easier for the BCCI if they choose this venue for the IPL 2025 mega auction. It’s important to mention that the IPL mega auction has never been held outside India, but this time, the chances for a venue change are increasing.
Is impact player rule available in IPL 2025?
Yes, the BCCI has decided to go with the most talked-about impact player rule for 2025-27, but it will be removed from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy of the 2024-25 edition.
