The much-awaited IPL 2024 Auction will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 19th, 2023. Following speculation about the players’ list, the official roster has now been released by the BCCI.
Total Players Registered for IPL 2024 Auction
A total of 333 players have registered for the auction, with 214 representing India and the remaining 119 being overseas players, including two associate nations. Notably, 116 players are capped, while 215 are uncapped. With 77 slots available for auction, 30 are reserved for overseas players and 47 for Indian players.
Base Price For IPL 2024 Auction
For this year the highest base price is fixed at 2 crores. Interestingly, 23 players have opted for the highest base price of INR 2 crore, with 13 selecting a base price of INR 1.5 crore. Among the 23 players who have placed their base price at the highest bracket of INR 2 crore, three are Indian.
- Harshal Patel
- Shardul Thakur
- Umesh Yadav
The remaining 20 players are overseas, including
- Harry Brook (England)
- Travis Head (Australia)
- Rilee Rossouw (South Africa)
- Steve Smith (Australia)
- Gerald Coetzee (South Africa)
- Pat Cummins (Australia)
- Chris Woakes (England)
- Josh Inglis (Australia)
- Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand)
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
- Mitchell Starc (Australia)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan)
- Adil Rashid (England)
- Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa)
- James Vince (England)
- Sean Abbott (Australia)
- Jamie Overton (England)
- David Willey (England)
- Ben Duckett (England)
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
Thirteen players have chosen a base price of INR 1.5 crore for the upcoming IPL auction
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Phillip Salt
- Colin Munro
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Tom Curran
- Jason Holder
- Mohammad Nabi
- James Neesham
- Daniel Sams
- Chris Jordan
- Tymal Mills
- Jhye Richardson
- Tim Southee
Number of Players in Each Base Price Slab
| Reserve Price Rs Lakh | Number of Players |
| 2 crore | 23 |
| 1.5 crore | 13 |
| 1 crore | 14 |
| 75 lakh | 11 |
| 50 lakh | 56 |
| 40 lakh | 4 |
| 30 lakh | 6 |
| 20 lakh | 206 |
Key Figures for The Upcoming IPL 2024 Auction
With a total purse of INR 262.95 crore available, the upcoming IPL auction is set to be a lively event. Here are some key highlights:
Purse:
- Highest Purse: Gujarat Titans (INR 38.15 crore)
- Noteworthy: This is despite their recent trade of Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians, indicating a strong financial position.
Slots:
- Highest Slots to Fill: Kolkata Knight Riders (12)
Other Stats:
- Total Players Registered: 333
- Indian Players: 214
- Overseas Players: 119 (including 2 from associate nations)
- Capped Players: 116
- Uncapped Players: 215
Base Price
- 2 crore: This is the highest base price category with 23 players, including star performers like Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, and Umesh Yadav.
- 1.5 crore: This category attracts 13 players, featuring international stars like Wanindu Hasaranga, Phillip Salt, and Jason Holder.
- 1 crore: This bracket sees a significant increase in players, with 14 players vying for attention.
- 75 lakh: A total of 11 players have set their base price at this level, offering an interesting mix of talent.
- 50 lakh: The number of players jumps to 56 in this bracket, indicating a good pool of options for teams.
- 40 lakh & 30 lakh: These categories have a minimal presence with 4 and 6 players respectively.
- 20 lakh: This category witnesses a surge, with a whopping 206 players setting their base price at this level.
Where to Watch the IPL 2024 Auction?
The live telecast of the IPL 2024 Auction will be available on the Star Sports network
What is the date and time of the upcoming IPL 2024 auction?
The Auction will start at 2:30 PM IST on 19th December 2023.
How to watch the live stream of the IPL 2024 Auction?
The live stream of the IPL 2024 Auction will be available on Disney+ Hotstar