IPL 2025 Start Date: Rajeev Shukla Confirms March 21 Start Date, Mega Auction Records Shattered

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IPL 2025 Start Date: Rajeev Shukla Confirms March 21 Start Date, Mega Auction Records Shattered

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IPL 2025 Start Date: Officially, the much-awaited Indian Premier League 2025 commences on March 21, according to BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla. The announcement was made on Sunday during the Special General Meeting (SGM) held in Mumbai. To the media, Shukla gave updates on the key developments of the coming IPL edition, while also sharing crucial details on the Women’s Premier League.

IPL 2025 Start Date:

The season of IPL 2025 will be an electrifying one. It is after the success of IPL 2024, which started on March 22 and concluded on May 26 with Kolkata Knight Riders winning the title after a wonderful performance. This season will carry forward the legacy of high-stakes cricket, iconic matches, and record-breaking moments.

In a dual announcement, the IPL governing body has announced the appointment of a new commissioner who will oversee the league for the next year. The governing body has also scheduled a crucial meeting on January 18-19, during which final discussions will be held regarding the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy.

WPL Venues Confirmed

Shukla also gave an update on WPL, which states that venues for the tournament are confirmed. Soon, there would be an official statement regarding host cities, adding further excitement to women’s cricket in India.

Mega Auction in Jeddah: Shattering Records

The IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was something to be remembered. In the two days of intense bidding, the ten franchises spent a record-breaking ₹639.15 crore for a total of 182 players. Franchises followed a mix of strategies, focusing on a balance of young talent and seasoned players to ensure continuity and stability.

Top Buys of IPL 2025

  • Rishabh Pant became the costliest buyer in IPL auctions, sold to a whopping of ₹27 crore.
  • S hreyas Iyer was in the second best position at ₹26.75 crore, speaking volumes about his continued performance.
  • Third-highest purchased player was from Venkatesh Iyer of ₹23.75 crore, going by his impressive rise in the Indian cricketing realm.

Several teams engaged in intense bidding wars, vying for marquee players with proven track records and standout performances in previous seasons.

A Season to Watch

IPL 2025 promises to be another season in which all record-breaking performances in exhilarating matches are embedded amidst a great game. With this worldwide fanbase eagerly waiting to date for March 21, the time when the league commences their journey towards another IPL winner.

Stay tuned for more updates as the IPL governing body finalizes the tournament schedule and squads, ensuring the 2025 season lives up to its promise of being bigger and better than ever!