As the T20 Mumbai League 2025 Auction played out amidst intense bidding and drama, the anticipation of one of Mumbai's most prestigious domestic cricket events was palpable. The franchises were aggressive in their pursuit to acquire the best cricketing talents in Mumbai; therefore, many of the young, emerging stars cost a pretty penny.

Auction Highlights and Top Bids

The auction was a testament to the wealth of Mumbai cricket talent, with franchises competing to acquire both proven names and young prospects. The day's biggest acquisition was Atharva Ankolekar, who went for ₹16.25 lakh to Eagle Thane Strikers, a confirmation of his increasing reputation as an all-rounder with utility value. Hot on his heels were Musheer Khan and Sairaj Patil, both signed up for ₹15 lakh by ARCS Andheri and Eagle Thane Strikers, respectively, underlining the value placed on young, dynamic players.

The other big purchases were Ayush Mhatre (₹14.75 lakh, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (₹14 lakh, SoBo Mumbai Falcons), and Shams Mulani (₹14 lakh, Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs), all of whom have already caused ripples in domestic and IPL circuits. The bidding duels highlighted the franchises' intention to mix experience with youth to build competitive teams.

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Team-wise Player Breakdown

Triumph Knights Mumbai Northeast

• Icon Player: Suryakumar Yadav (₹20 lakh)
• Top Buys: Ayush Mhatre (₹14.75 lakh), Suryansh Shedge (₹13.75 lakh)
• Other Notables: Sidhaant Aadhhathrao (₹7.75 lakh), Parikshit Valsangkar (₹7.25 lakh), Jay Jain (₹4 lakh)

Bandra Blasters

• Icon Player: Ajinkya Rahane (₹20 lakh)
• Top Buys: Suved Parkar (₹8.50 lakh), Akash Anand (₹8.25 lakh)
• Other Picks: Royston Dias, Karsh Kothari, Dhanit Raut
  

North Mumbai Panthers

• Icon Player: Prithvi Shaw (₹20 lakh)
  
• Top Buys: Mohit Avasthi (₹10.50 lakh), Tanush Kotian (₹10 lakh)
  
• Talented Additions: Divyansh Saxena, Khizar Dafedar, Harshal Jadhav
  

SoBo Mumbai Falcons

• Icon Player: Shreyas Iyer (₹20 lakh)
  
• Top Buys: Angkrish Raghuvanshi (₹14 lakh), Siddharth Raut (₹7 lakh)
  
• Supporting Cast: Vinayak Bhoir, Harsh Aghav, Kush Kariya
  

ARCS Andheri

• Icon Player: Shivam Dube (₹20 lakh)
  
• Top Buys: Musheer Khan (₹15 lakh), Prasad Pawar (₹13 lakh)
  
• Other Signings: Himanshu Singh, Akhil Herwadkar, Siddid Tiwari
  

Eagle Thane Strikers

• Icon Player: Shardul Thakur (₹20 lakh)
  
• Top Buys: Atharva Ankolekar (₹16.25 lakh), Sairaj Patil (₹15 lakh)
  
• Emerging Talents: Shashank Attarde, Harsh Tanna, Varun Lavande
  

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Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs

• Icon Player: Sarfaraz Khan (₹20 lakh)
• Top Buys: Shams Mulani (₹14 lakh), Jay Bista (₹12 lakh)
  
• Strong Lineup: Hardik Tamore, Ayaz Ahmed, Siddharth Akre
  

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals

• Icon Player: Tushar Deshpande (₹20 lakh)
  
• Top Buys: Siddhesh Lad (₹10.25 lakh), Aditya Dhumal (₹7.25 lakh)
  
• Promising Selections: Sachin Yadav, Khan Awais Naushad, Rohan Ghag
  

The highly anticipated T20 Mumbai League 2025 auction is all set to kick off tomorrow, May 7, at 10 AM IST in Mumbai. This will signal the start of the third season of the league after a gap of six years. Eight franchises will be participating in the tournament, playing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium between May 26 and June 8.

Around 280 players are to be sold, some of whom are newer names such as 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre, who struck a 94-run score in IPL 2025 for Chennai Super Kings, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who's made 285 runs for the Kolkata Knight Riders this season. Some other established names are Tanush Kotian and Musheer Khan, reflecting the league's emphasis on promoting both talent and experience.

Auction Format and Player Categories

The auction pool consists of three categories:

• Senior Players: players with experience in first-class, List A, or T20 matches with base price set at ₹5 lakh. 
• Emerging Players: cricketers who have represented Mumbai at the U-23 or U-19 level within the last three years with a base price of ₹3 lakh.
• Development Players: promising local and club players, beginning at a base price of ₹2 lakh. 

Each franchise needs to build a squad of no less than 18 players that must include at least 4 senior players, at least 5 emerging players, and at least 5 development players. 

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Icon players are already signed at a fixed price of ₹20 lakh and will be the team's captains. This means we will have familiar names such as Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube, and Tushar Deshpande. The Mumbai Cricket Association has obligated all players from Mumbai Indians who are eligible to participate in the auction to play in the T20 Mumbai League, where they will get an additional ₹15 lakh appearance fee in addition to what they earn in the auction. 

The T20 Mumbai League 2025 auction is a must-watch if you enjoy a mixture of established players and emerging players to see the league head in the right direction for the right reasons—an exciting season!

In thrilling news for Mumbai cricket followers, two of the city's young stars,Ayush Mhatre and Angkrish Raghuvanshi—are set to make their entry in the limelight in the next T20 Mumbai League auction. To be held on Wednesday, the auction will feature both players with a reserve price of ₹5 lakh, reflecting their growing value and prospects in the domestic T20 league.

Ayush Mhatre is an aggressive hitter with a flair for finishing games, and he has made his mark on the local Mumbai circuit and age-group cricket. His explosive hitting and calmness under pressure have made him one of the most discussed prospects in the Mumbai cricket landscape. Like Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has already played on the national stage as India U-19 and has shown both a mature batting style and a sense of being able to finish off big innings. Both players are future stars and will likely have teams bidding for them during the auction.

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The Mumbai League T20, established in 2018 with the support of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), has served as a nursery for emerging young players looking to make a transition into IPL or national-level contention. The earlier seasons have discovered players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shams Mulani, who have gone on to enjoy considerable success. Following a short break, the league is back with fresh enthusiasm and an increasing reputation as one of India's most competitive state-level T20 tournaments.

T20 Mumbai 2025: Format, Teams, and Expectations

The T20 Mumbai League for the year 2025 will be represented by six franchises that reflect various regions of Mumbai—SoBo Supersonics, North Mumbai Panthers, Aakash Tigers, ARCS Andheri, NaMo Bandra Blasters, and Eagle Thane Strikers. The competition pattern involves a round-robin league with subsequent playoffs, and matches are scheduled to take place at Wankhede Stadium.

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This year's auction is likely to attract attention not just for known domestic players but also for young players such as Mhatre and Raghuvanshi, who have the energy, ability, and hunger to establish themselves. With the minimum price being low, bidding from teams to pick up these future stars is likely to be keen.