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The new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway this week following a player auction that broke several historical records, with bookmaker 1xBet also announcing the start of the Indian League Carnival sports tournament with a record prize pool of Rs 1 crore (US$116,000) for IPL 2025.
The 2025 IPL runs from 21 March to 25 May, comprising a total of 74 matches. Defending champions the Kolkata Knight Riders will defend their title against the top teams in India and featuring the best T20 players from across the globe.
The player auction took place in November and for the first time in Indian cricket history was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the growing global popularity of the tournament beyond India.
Across two days of bidding, several massive transfers took place including:
- Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings for a record Rs 26.75 crore (US$3.10 million) and was appointed team captain
- Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history after being bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27.00 crore (US$3.13 million)
- Venkatesh Iyer returned to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 23.75 crore (US$2.75 million), completing the top three most expensive players of the season
Another record at the IPL 2025 auction was related to a player’s age. Rajasthan Royals signed the youngest athlete in the league’s history in 13-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi for Rs 1.10 crore (US$127,500).
It is also worth noting that Heinrich Klaasen, brand ambassador of 1xBet, became the most expensive player on retainer, breaking Virat Kohli’s record at Rs 23 crore (US$2.67 million).
In the upcoming IPL 2025 cricket season, 1xBet is launching the Indian League Carnival sports tournament with a record prize pool of Rs 1 crore in real money. To take part in the promo, players must a bet of at least Rs 250 (US$2.90) with odds of 1.4 or higher on any Indian Premier League 2025 match. Participants in the Indian League Carnival tournament who make it to the seventh stage of the tournament will take home the main prizes:
- 1st place – Rs 60,000 (US$695)
- 2nd place – Rs 40,000 (US$464)
- 3rd place – Rs 20,000 (US$232)
At each stage, players can win cash prizes ranging from Rs 2,900 to Rs 29,000 (US$34 to US$336), based on their position in the standings. The money earned in the Indian League Carnival tournament can be withdrawn at any time as it doesn’t require wagering.
In addition to cash prizes, competitors in the Indian League Carnival will receive guaranteed free bets and bonus points at each tournament level. A total of Rs 1,486,000 bonus points and free bets worth Rs 72,000 (US$834) will be up for grabs. Bonus points can be exchanged for free bets, free spins and other promo offers on the platform.
All the tournament players are guaranteed to move up the standings and receive prizes through risk-free bets placed during this period. Whether a bet wins or not, its amount will be counted.
This tournament will be the season’s biggest campaign, supported by outstanding IPL cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Heinrich Klaasen, who are brand ambassadors for 1xBet. Users will be able to see them in the tournament promo.
Guaranteed 300% welcome bonus for new users
Users who register on the 1xBet platform for the first time during IPL 2025, from 21 March 21 to 25 May, will receive a guaranteed 300% welcome bonus. This offer is valid for all newcomers with a minimum deposit of Rs 200 to a maximum of Rs 50,000 (US$579).
Keep an eye on updates on the 1xBet platform and support your favorite teams in the new IPL 2025 season.
