IPL 2025 auction likely on December 15-16 in Abu Dhabi
What's the story
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is set to take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The league's governing council is currently finalizing the venue and date for the event. According to sources within the league, December 15-16 has been tentatively set as the auction dates. However, an official confirmation regarding both the venue and date is still awaited in the coming days.
Season review
How the 2025 IPL season panned out
The 2025 IPL season was historic as Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their first-ever trophy by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan was the top scorer with 759 runs from 15 matches at an average of over 54. Kohli was also among the top scorers, having hammered 657 runs at 54.75. While Prasidh Krishna of GT topped the bowling charts with 25 wickets at an average of nearly 20.
Overseas
BCCI's challenges in finding venue for IPL auctionÂ
The BCCI's decision to consider an overseas venue is largely due to difficulties in finding a suitable location in India. The proposed timing of the auction clashes with India's festival and wedding season, making it difficult to secure an ideal venue. Notably, the board is expected to make an official announcement about the date of the auction before November 15.
Information
IPL auction overseas
For the third successive year, the IPL auction will take place overseas. Dubai hosted the 2024 IPL auction, while the one for the 2025 season was held in Jeddah.