first night Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction It was held majestically on Sunday, November 24th at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a massive pool of 577 players to choose from, the initial phase focused only on the top players from the first 12 sets. Two-day auction. By the end of Day 1, 84 players were stuck, setting the stage for a high-stakes bidding war between franchises.
Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer broke the record.
wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pants and stole the spotlight. Most expensive player in IPL history. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) We secured his services for a whopping INR 27 crore, breaking all previous records. Pant’s explosive batting, leadership potential and adaptability have made him the hottest player in the auctions, highlighting his immense value in the shortest format.
Before Pant’s record deal; Shreyas Iyer He briefly held the title of highest-paid player in IPL history. Punjab Kings (PBKS) The stylish middle-order batsman was acquired for INR 26.75 crore. Known for his ability to anchor an innings and accelerate when required, the addition of Iyer brings balance and stability to PBKS’ batting line-up. reigning champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) They made headlines by re-signing all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for a huge INR amount of over 20 million dollars. Iyer’s versatility as a hard-hitting batsman and reliable seam bowling option have proven too valuable for KKR to give up. His performances in the previous season were instrumental in KKR’s success, allowing the franchise to break the bank for him.
Indian bowlers are commanding high prices: Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh.
Indian bowlers were in high demand. Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh Each fetches INR 18 crore. Punjab Kings (PBKS) The bowling line-up has been solidified by bringing in both bowlers. Chahal, the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, and Arshdeep, one of the most promising left-arm pacers in the league, are expected to play key roles in PBKS’ title ambitions.
Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction showed that the value of Indian players in the league is increasing. High-profile acquisitions like Pant, Iyer and Iyer have highlighted that premium franchises are willing to pay for proven performers and game-changers. As the auction progresses, the focus will shift to uncovering hidden gems and finalizing the squad for the highly anticipated season ahead.
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Full list of players sold in IPL 2025 mega auction and their prices
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Devon Conway – INR 6.25 CR
- Rahul Tripathi – INR 3.4 CR
- Rachin Ravindra (RTM) – INR 4 CR
- R. Ashwin – INR 9.75 CR
- Khaliel Ahmed – INR 4.8 CR
- Noor Ahmad – INR 10 CR
- Samir Rizvi – INR 95L
- Vijay Shankar – INR 1.2 CR
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Mitchell Starc – INR 11.75 CR
- KL Rahul – INR 14 CR
- Harry Brook – INR 6.25 CR
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (RTM) – INR 9 CR
- Karun Nair – INR 50L
- T Natarajan – INR 10.75 CR
- Mohit Sharma – INR 2.2 CR
- Ashutosh Sharma – INR 3.8 CR
3. Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Kagiso Rabada – INR 10.75 CR
- Jos Butler – INR 15.75 CR
- Mohammed Siraj – INR 12.25 CR
- Prasidh Krishna – INR 9.5 CR
- Nishant Sindhu – INR 30L
- Kumar Kushagra – INR 65L
- Manav Sutar – INR 30L
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Venkatesh Iyer – INR 23.75 CR
- Quinton de Kock – INR 3.6 CR
- Anrich Norce – INR 6.5 CR
- Ramanullah Gurbaz – INR 2 CR
- Ankrish Raghuvanshi – INR 3 CR
- Vaibhav Arora – INR 1.8 CR
- Mayank Markande – INR 30L
5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Rishabh Pants – INR 27 CR
- David Miller – INR 7.5 CR
- Aiden Markram – INR 2 CR
- Mitchell Marsh – INR 3.4 CR
- Abesh Khan – INR 9.75 CR
- Abdul Samad – INR 4.2 CR
- Aryan Juyal – INR 30L
6. Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Trent Bolt – INR 12.5 CR
- Namandir (RTM) – INR 5.25 CR
- Robin Means – INR 65L
- Khan Sharma – INR 50L
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Arshdeep Singh (RTM) – INR 18 CR
- Shreyas Iyer – INR 26.75 CR
- Yuzvendra Chahal – INR 18 CR
- Marcus Stoinis – INR 11 CR
- Glenn Maxwell – INR 4.2 CR
- Nehal Wadera – INR 4.2 CR
- Harpreet Brar – INR 1.5 CR
- Vijaykumar Vishakh – INR 1.8 CR
- Yash Thakur – INR 1.6 CR
- Vishnu Vinod – INR 95L
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Jofra Archer – INR 12.5 CR
- Wanindu Hasaranga – INR 5.25 CR
- Maheesh Theekshana – INR 4.4 CR
- Mahipal Romlor – INR 1.7 CR
- Akash Madhwal – INR 1.2 CR
- Kumar Kartikeya – INR 30L
9. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Liam Livingston – INR 8.75 CR
- Peel Salt – INR 11.5 CR
- Jitesh Sharma – INR 11 CR
- Josh Hazelwood – INR 12.5 CR
- Anuj Rawat – INR 30L
- Rasikh Salam Dar – INR 6 CR
- Suyash Sharma – INR 2.6 CR
10. Sunrise Hyderabad (SRH)
- Mohammed Shami – INR 10 CR
- Harshal Patel – INR 8 CR
- Rahul Chahar – INR 3.2 CR
- Adam Zampa – INR 2.4 CR
- Atharva Taide – INR 30L
- Abhinav Manohar – INR 3.2 CR
- Simarjeet Singh – INR 1.5 CR
- Ishan Kishan – INR 11.25 CR