Step into the thrill of the auction room where strategy meets cricket fever. In the Battle of Bids, participants will enter the war room as team owners, bidding on a pool of players to build the most balanced and powerful squad. Every bid counts so outsmart your rivals, spend wisely, and prove you have the perfect mix of strategy, valuation, and sporting instinct. Only the sharpest minds will master the art of the gavel.

Date: 24.01.26

Team Size: 2 to 3 members (2/3 allowed)

Eligibility: Open to all university and college students aged 17 and above.

Cash prize:

Winner – Rs 6000/-

1st Runner Up – Rs 3000/-

General Rules:

• Each team must register only once. Once registered, teams are not allowed to withdraw from the event.
• After registration, teams cannot be altered. No additions or changes to team members will be allowed.
• The decision of the Organizing Committee will be final and binding.
• The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify rules or structure depending on the
• number of participants or logistical requirements.
• All participants must maintain discipline and decorum during the event. Disrespect towards other participants, the auctioneer, or the organizing team may result in disqualification.

Auction Rules:

• All bids must be placed clearly and audibly when the auctioneer calls for them. Late or unclear bids may not be accepted.
• Unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, or attempts to manipulate the bidding process will lead to immediate disqualification. 
• Each team will receive a virtual budget of ₹100 crores at the beginning of the auction.

• Every player in the auction pool will have a base price of ₹50 lakhs.
• Star Player will have a different base price.
• Bidding for each player will start at their base price and proceed in multiples of ₹5 lakhs.
• Bidding for each star player will start at their base price and proceed in multiples of ₹50 lakhs.
• The auctioneer will control the pace of bidding and announce each player one by one.
• Teams must strategically bid within their ₹100 crore budget to build their squad. No additional funds will be provided.
• Each team must complete a squad of 11 main players and can choose up to 4 substitutes,making a total of 15 players.
• Teams must maintain a balanced composition, it is advisable to include a mix of batters, bowlers, all-rounders, and wicket-keepers.
• Once the hammer goes down, the player is sold to the highest bidder, and the amount is deducted from that team’s total purse. Once sold, a player cannot be re-auctioned or exchanged.
• After the auction concludes, all teams’ final squads will be evaluated using the Team
• Performance Score (TPS) to determine the winners. (A mix of player’s performance and funds spent on the player) And remember: expect the unexpected!

Judging Criteria:

• Teams will be evaluated based on their Team Performance Score (TPS), which measures both player quality and spending efficiency.
• Teams that assemble strong, balanced squads without overspending will score higher.
• The participant or team with the highest TPS will be declared the winner.
• In case of a tie, the team with the most balanced composition (batters, bowlers, all-rounders, wicket-keepers) will be given preference.

Your POC :

Aditya Verma – +91 82992 98837

Yashvi Chheda – +91 84220 90555