MOCK IPL AUCTION
COMPLETE RULEBOOK
A simulation-based strategy event where teams act as IPL franchise owners and build their squads through a live auction.
EVENT OVERVIEW
PURPOSE & CHAMPIONSHIP SCOPE
The IPL Auction Challenge is a simulation-based strategy event where teams act as IPL franchise owners and build their squads through a live auction. Participants are tested on cricket knowledge, bidding strategy, financial management, and decision-making under pressure. Teams compete to assemble the strongest squad within a fixed budget, with the winner determined by overall team rating.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 01Team Shortlisting — Preliminary quiz round on IPL & cricket strategy; top 10 teams qualify.
- 02Franchise Allocation — All 10 IPL franchises covered with fixed ₹30 Crore auction purse.
- 03Auction Bidding Rules — Only 2 teams bid at a time; new team enters when active bidder exits.
- 04Bid Increments — ₹0-1 Cr (₹10L) • ₹1-2 Cr (₹20L) • ₹2 Cr+ (₹30L).
COMPLETE EVENT SCHEDULE
| TIME SLOT | SESSION / PHASE | ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 PM – 02:45 PM | Quiz Round | Preliminary quiz on IPL, cricket strategy, and player knowledge to shortlist top 10 teams. |
| 02:45 PM – 05:00 PM | Final Auction Round | Live IPL auction bidding war for top 10 qualified franchises to build squads within ₹30 Crore purse. |
Quiz Round
Preliminary quiz on IPL, cricket strategy, and player knowledge to shortlist top 10 teams.
PHASE 01Final Auction Round
Live IPL auction bidding war for top 10 qualified franchises to build squads within ₹30 Crore purse.
PHASE 02RULES AND GUIDELINES
Team Shortlisting
Preliminary quiz round conducted on IPL, cricket strategy, and player knowledge. Top 10 teams based on quiz scores qualify for auction.
Team Allocation
Each qualified team gets 1 IPL franchise (all 10 covered) with a fixed auction purse of ₹30 Crores. Max players allowed per team: 5.
Auction Rules
Only two teams can bid at a time. A new team may enter bidding only when one active bidder exits.
Minimum Bid Increment
- ₹0 – ₹1 Crore → ₹10 Lakhs
- ₹1 – ₹2 Crores → ₹20 Lakhs
- ₹2 Crores and above → ₹30 Lakhs.
Player Flow & Process
Slide shown (Name, Rating, Role, Base Price) → Base price announced → Bidding starts → Highest bidder wins → Amount deducted from purse → Player added to squad.
Mandatory Conditions
Teams must remain within a ₹30 Crore purse. Maximum 10 players per team. Violation of any rule leads to disqualification.
Tie-Breaker Rules
If total ratings are equal: (1) Higher remaining purse (2) Highest-rated individual player (3) Fewer players used to achieve rating (4) Auction discipline and rule compliance.
Winner Declaration
The team with the maximum total rating after auction completion is declared Winner of the IPL Auction Event.
JUDGING CRITERIA & MARKS
Total Team Rating = Sum of ratings of all purchased players. The team with the highest total rating wins.
LOCK IN YOUR SPOT ON THE GRID FORMOCK IPL AUCTION
Step onto the competitive arena of IMPRENDITORE 5.0. Assemble your squad, validate your concepts, and compete for championship glory and prizes.