The IPL 2023 Auction might become the first in the history of the tournament to take place outside India. As per a report by Cricbuzz, the BCCI has shortlisted Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul as one of the probable venues for the auction. Cricbuzz reported earlier today that Istanbul and Bengaluru have been shortlisted as the host cities for the next IPL Auction.
As the days are coming close to the big day, the excitement and thrill among the fans is increasing with every passing day, However ahead of the big day, we bring you all the information you need to know about the upcoming IPL 1023 auction.
IPL 2023 Auction Date:
The IPL 2023 auction is scheduled to take place on December 16, 2022, in Bengaluru or Istanbul. Approximately 650 players are expected to participate.
IPL 2023: Expected Bid Price
Well, the BCCI recently confirmed that the upcoming season of IPL will be played in the same home-and-away format as it did prior to the pandemic. Last year, 551.7 crores were spent on players for all 10 teams. Ishan Kishan of Mumbai Indians had emerged out as the most expensive buy.
What will be the IPL 2023 auction purse?
As per the speculations, all the teams would be given a budget of Rs 95 crore for this year’s sale. Notably, there will be an increase of Rs. 5 crore this year, last year the purse money was of Rs. 90 crore.
Where to watch IPL 2023 auction in India? TV Channels: Star Sports Network will be broadcasting all the IPL 2023 auctions in the subcontinent.
Live Streaming: Viacom18’s Voot app (OTT platform)
Number of Teams Participating in IPL T20 2023
A total of 10 teams will be participating in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League. Namely:
- Delhi Capitals
- Chennai Super Kings
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Gujarat Titans
- Mumbai Indians
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Rajasthan Royals
- Punjab Kings
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
