Ishan Kishan Set For IPL 2025 Auction: Key Details On Bidding Process Timing

Ishan Kishan is a highly anticipated player in the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. His performance in the Indian Premier League has been noteworthy since his debut with Gujarat Lions in 2016. However, his career truly took off when he joined Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2018.

Kishan's aggressive batting and wicket-keeping skills have been vital for MI. In 2020, he was MI's top scorer with 516 runs, averaging 57.33 and striking at 145.76, playing a key role in their title win. His ability to adapt to different roles made him indispensable to the team.

In the following years, Kishan maintained his form, scoring over 400 runs each in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. However, the 2024 season was tough for him as he scored only 320 runs across 14 matches, averaging just 22.85 with one half-century.

This decline likely influenced MI's decision to release him before the IPL 2025 auction. The franchise chose to retain five core players like Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, along with young talent Tilak Varma, who had outperformed Kishan statistically​.

Ishan Kishan is listed in Set No. 5 under the Wicketkeeper category for the auction. He has set a base price of Rs 2 crore and holds serial number 30. His explosive style and versatility make him an attractive prospect for many teams.

The auction will start at 3 pm IST on November 24. Kishan's turn could come between serial numbers 27 to 32 after two sets of Marquee players are sorted out. A break might occur before his name comes up, so bidding may happen between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Future Prospects

Kishan's release from MI ends a six-year stint but opens new opportunities for him as a wicketkeeper-batter. With his dynamic batting style, he is expected to draw significant interest during the mega auction from various franchises looking to bolster their squads.

Disclaimer: The timing of a player's appearance at the auction table is based on assumptions related to IPL auction dynamics and shortlist position. The mentioned time may vary according to auction proceedings.