IPL auction 2025: Jos Buttler — Quinton de Kock, 7 overseas players who will trigger bidding war

IPL 2025 auction: Jos Buttler — Quinton de Kock, 7 overseas players who will trigger bidding war (IPL/File Photo)

The IPL 2025 mega auction is on the horizon. The cash rich league has consistently been a platform for global cricketing talent. A record-breaking 1,574 cricketers, including 1,165 Indians, have registered for the upcoming IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which takes place on November 24-25. This massive pool of talent includes 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped players, and 30 players from Associate Nations. Player registration is officially closed and a total of 409 overseas players are available for franchises to bid on.

As franchises prepare to assemble their dream squads, here are seven big overseas stars who will be in the limelight.

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Jake Fraser-McGurk

Jake Fraser-McGurk made an explosive debut last season wherein he scored a total of 330 runs in 9 matches with a jaw-dropping strike rate of 234.04. He played a key role by filling in for David Warner at Delhi Capitals drawing everyone's attention. Franchises are expected to run into a bidding war to acquire this young game-changer from Australia.

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler has showcased consistent performance over the years and played a key role in the rise of the Rajasthan Royals. England's white-ball captain will undoubtedly draw a hefty price this season.

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Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada's blistering pace and wicket-taking ability makes him an asset and most franchises will be tempted to rope in the Proteas quick. With 117 wickets in 80 IPL matches, Rabada has consistently proven his prowess, especially in the death overs.

Phil Salt

After first going unsold in the 2024 auction, Phil Salt stormed back into the IPL spotlight with KKR. He scored 435 runs at a blistering strike rate of 182.01. His versatility as a powerful top-order batter and wicket-keeper makes him a highly coveted asset. Salt is expected to attract significant interest from franchises in the upcoming auction.

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in IPL history when Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for a staggering ₹24.75 crore in IPL 2024. The Australian pacer is known for his lightning pace and clutch performances. The Aussie speedster is expected to be one of the top buys at the mega auction.

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Quinton de Kock

With 3,157 IPL runs in 107 matches, Quinton de Kock is a reliable, experienced and consistent performer. As a top-class wicketkeeper, he can be a massive asset to any team's lineup. Expect his value to soar as teams would aim to add him to their batting order.

Gerald Coetzee

The South African all-rounder was released by Mumbai Indians ahead of the mega auctions. Coetzee made his IPL debut in the last season and claimed 13 wickets representing Rajasthan Royals. He is expected to be in prime position to grab a lucrative deal in the mega auction at Jeddah.