The IPL 2024 Auction is set to take place in Dubai on December 19 at 11:30 AM local time and 1:00 PM IST. This marks the 17th edition of the IPL auction, following the previous one held in December 2022.
How to Watch IPL Auction 2024: Indian viewers can catch the live broadcast of the IPL 2024 Auction on the Star Sports network and online through Jio Cinema on December 19.
Players and Auction Pool: The IPL 2024 Auction will feature a pool of 333 players, with franchises vying for a maximum of 77 slots. Among these, 30 players will be from overseas, including two from Associate nations. The pool comprises 116 capped players and 215 uncapped players, with an additional two from Associate nations.
Franchise Budgets: Each franchise enters the auction with varying budgets for player acquisitions in the IPL 2024. The budgets are as follows:
- Gujarat Titans: Rs 38.15 crore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs 34 crore
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Rs 32.7 crore
- Chennai Super Kings: Rs 31.4 crore
- Punjab Kings: Rs 29.1 crore
- Delhi Capitals: Rs 28.95 crore
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rs 23.25 crore
- Mumbai Indians: Rs 17.75 crore
- Rajasthan Royals: Rs 14.5 crore
- Lucknow Super Giants: Rs 13.15 crore
Youngest and Oldest Players: The youngest cricketer in contention for the IPL 2024 Auction is 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka from South Africa, while the oldest is 38-year-old Mohammad Nabi from Afghanistan.
Auctioneer: Mallika Sagar will officiate as the auctioneer for the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai.
Current Squads Before IPL 2024 Auction: Here are the updated squads for some of the franchises participating in the IPL 2024:
- Mumbai Indians
- Chennai Super Kings
- Gujarat Titans
- Delhi Capitals
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Rajasthan Royals
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Punjab Kings
- Kolkata Knight Riders
Note: The squads are subject to change based on auction outcomes. Stay tuned for exciting player acquisitions and team dynamics as the IPL 2024 Auction unfolds!
