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IPL 2025 Auction: Teams Gear Up For Mega Bidding
The highly anticipated Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction is set to begin shortly. The Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will host the IPL 2025 mega auction and will be the second time that the auction will be held outside of India.
A total of 577 players will feature in the IPL 2025 mega auction, including 366 Indian players and 208 overseas cricketers. Three players from associate nations have also made the cut. The official IPL auction list includes 318 Indian uncapped players and 12 uncapped overseas cricketers.
As many as 204 slots will be up for grabs with 70 available slots for overseas players. The highest reserve price for the auction is Rs 2 crore, with 81 players opting to be in the highest bracket. 27 players are in Rs 1.5 crore category. There are 18 in the Rs 1.25 crore category while 23 have priced themselves at Rs 1 crore.
Stay tuned to NDTV Profit's live blog for all the IPL 2025 mega auction updates.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: List Of Players Retained
As the auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premium League is set to begin shortly, here is the full list of players retained by each team earlier.
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni.
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel.
Gujarat Titans: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh.
Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni.
Mumbai Indians: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma.
Punjab Kings: Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh.
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen and Travis Head.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Purse Balance, RTM, Available Slots And More
Here are some of the key highlights that viewers must know going ahead into the highly anticipated 2025 IPL auction.
Punjab Kings, formerly Kings XI Punjab, has the most funds remaining in their purse with Rs 110.5 crore followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals with Rs 83 crore and Rs 73 crore, respectively.
Punjab Kings has the four 'Right to Match' options followed the three RTMs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Rajasthan Royals have already spent the most money retaining players followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians.
| Franchise | No of Players | No of Overseas Players | No of Uncapped Players | RTM | Total Money Spent (Rs Crore) | Salary Cap Available (Rs Crore) | Available Slots | Overseas Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 55 | 20 | 7 |
| DC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 73 | 21 | 7 |
| GT | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 51 | 69 | 20 | 7 |
| KKR | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 69 | 51 | 19 | 6 |
| LSG | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 51 | 69 | 20 | 7 |
| MI | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 45 | 20 | 8 |
| PBKS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9.5 | 110.5 | 23 | 8 |
| RCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 83 | 22 | 8 |
| RR | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 79 | 41 | 19 | 7 |
| SRH | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 45 | 20 | 5 |
| Total | 46 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 558.5 | 641.5 | 204 | 70 |
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Live Streaming Details
The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The auction will start at 3:00 p.m. IST or 12:30 p.m. local time.
The Indian Premier League 2025 auction will be live-streamed on the JioCinema app and website. The live broadcast will be available on the Star Sports Network in India, where fans can watch it on television.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: KL Rahul | Key Player To Watch Out For
After parting ways with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), KL Rahul is set to enter the IPL 2025 mega auction at a base price of Rs 2 crore. Known for his calm and composed demeanour on the field, Rahul can be an explosive hitter and a shoulder to fall back on during testing hours.
KL Rahul is India's fourth-highest run scorer in T20 matches, with 2,265 runs from 72 matches. In IPL 2024, Rahul led LSG in 14 matches, scoring 520 runs at a strike rate of 136.13.
Ahead of the auction, Rahul shared his eagerness to join Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in an interview with Star Sports. "It's kind of home and the people there know me as a local Kannada boy, and it would be nice to go back there and get an opportunity again,” he said.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Rishabh Pant | Key Player To Watch Out For
After recovering from a life-threatening accident, Rishabh Pant captained Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, scoring 446 runs at a strike rate of 155.40.
In the recent Test series against New Zealand—which India lost 3-0—Pant was seen as the only stand-out performer in the final match with his 60-run knock of 59 balls. This was preceded by a 124-ball hundred in the Test match against Bangladesh in September.
With his destructive batting and wide array of shots, Pant can become a highly sought-after player for many franchises during the mega auction. With a base price of Rs 2 crore, Pant will be a player to watch out for on Sunday.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Top Players On Franchises' Radar
With most teams planning to restructure their squads, the demand for several marquee players in the auction pool is set to rise. This could lead to an epic tug-of-war between franchises, offering IPL fans a spectacle that is nothing less than fireworks.
Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler, Glenn Maxwell, David Miller, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Phil Salt are among the few heavyweights who could prompt franchises to raise their paddles multiple times, sparking a bidding war among them.
To know more details about each of these players, read the story below.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Right To Match Or RTM Explained
The unique Right to Match provision is added to the bidding process for the IPL auction, giving former teams the opportunity to repurchase their former players at the auction's sale price. However, there is a small change this year.
If a team uses the RTM, the bid-winning team will be given the chance to make one final bid and raise their amount. If the player's old franchise choose to utilise the RTM on the final bid, then they will successfully buy back the player.
For this year's action, Punjab Kings has the four 'Right to Match' options followed by the three RTMs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad have one RTM each.
Delhi Capitals have two RTMs while Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have no RTM left to use.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Mega Bidding To Begin Shortly
The action-packed Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction is set to begin shortly.
A total of 577 players will feature in the IPL 2025 mega auction, including 366 Indian players and 208 overseas cricketers. Three players from associate nations have also made the cut. The official IPL auction list includes 318 Indian uncapped players and 12 uncapped overseas cricketers.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Jiocinema Crashes Ahead Of Mega Bidding
JioCinema app and website, the broadcaster of the 2025 IPL auction crashed minutes before the auction went live on its platform. A number of people expressed their displeasure with the Ambani-owned platform on social media site 'X'.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: A Look At Costliest Buy Each Season
Mitchell Starc holds the record for getting the costliest bid ever after KKR paid Rs 24.7 crore for the Australian bowler in the 2024 season. Starc's most memorable stint in IPL remains with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015, where he showcased his prowess by taking 20 wickets in 13 games, with an impressive average of 14.55 and an economy rate of 6.76.
The Australian pacer is followed by the England all-rounder Sam Curran with a bid of Rs 18.5 crore by Punjab Kings in 2023.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Lights, Camera, Auction!
Its time for the mega event with 577 players across the globe along with 10 suitors lining up to spend their purses on whom they think will be the best players. The action-packed Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction goes live.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: First Player Under Hammer - Arshdeep Singh
Following a fierce bidding process initiated by CSK, Indian right-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was the first player to fall under the hammer. However, the majority of teams continued to raise the price as the bidding process progressed.
He was ultimately purchased by Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore under the RTM option, compared to his original price of Rs 2 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Rabada Sold To GT For Rs 10.75 Crore
The South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada was the second player to go under the hammer with fierce led by GT. The right-arm pacer was bought by the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Punjab Buys Shreyas Iyer For Record Rs 26.75 Crore
The Indian top batsman Shreyas Iyer, one of the much-anticipated players during the auction was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore, the highest ever paid for by a team in any season.
The former captain of KKR was subject to heavy bigging with most teams participating to bag the experienced domestic player.
With several franchises in search of a new captain, Shreyas Iyer could be a potential pick for many teams. After a decade, Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL title in the previous season under Iyer's captaincy.
Though Iyer was not part of the 2024 T20 World Cup squad or the current Indian team facing South Africa, his leadership skills and middle-order batting temperament make him an ideal player for franchises to bid their money on. 's In 2024, Iyer led KKR in 14 matches, scoring 351 runs with a strike rate of 146.86.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Jos Buttler Sold To GT For Rs 15.75 Crore
Jos Buttler, England's wicketkeeper-batsman was the fourth player under the marquee set 1 to be under the hammer in the 2025 IPL action. The captain of the England T20 cricket team was bought by the 2022 champion Gujarat Titans for Rs 15.75 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Mitchell Starc Goes To DC For Rs 11.75 Crore
Mitchell Starc, the Australian pacer was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore, while he is currently playing the Border-Gavaskar trophy against India.
Mitchell Starc previously held the record for getting the costliest bid ever after KKR paid Rs 24.7 crore for the Australian bowler in the 2024 season.
Starc's most memorable stint in IPL remains with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015, where he showcased his prowess by taking 20 wickets in 13 games, with an impressive average of 14.55 and an economy rate of 6.76.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Pant Beats Shreyas Iyer To Get Record Rs 27 Crore From LSG
Rishabh Pant, the Indian top wicketkeeper-batsman was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore after yet another round of fierce bidding.
The former captain of the Delhi Capitals was among the top players to be watched out for in the IPL 2025 auction. He will be the final player to be under the hammer in set 1 of the marquee list.
After recovering from a life-threatening accident, Rishabh Pant captained Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, scoring 446 runs at a strike rate of 155.40.
In the recent Test series against New Zealand—which India lost 3-0—Pant was seen as the only stand-out performer in the final match with his 60-run knock of 59 balls. This was preceded by a 124-ball hundred in the Test match against Bangladesh in September.
With his destructive batting and wide array of shots, Pant can become a highly sought-after player for many franchises during the mega auction.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: SRH Bags Mohammad Shami For Rs 10 Crore
SRH bought the Indian right-arm pacer, Mohammad Shami for Rs 10 crore, against a bidding battle between CSK and KKR. This was against a base price of Rs 2 crore. His former team GT did not use the RTM option to get him back.
Gujarat Titans clinched its first IPL title in its inaugural year with Shami playing an important role, picking up 20 wickets in 17 games.
This was followed by another top-notch 2023 season. In addition to bagging 28 wickets in 17 matches, he also won the purple cap of the season. However, he missed the 2024 edition of the tournament due to injury.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: LSG Grabs David Miller For Rs 7.5 Crore
The South African batsman, David Miller received Rs 7.5 crore from LSG to play in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. His former team GT did not use the RTM option to get him back.
In his IPL career so far, David Miller has played for multiple teams including Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Titans. His tenure in Punjab from 2012- 19 was the most memorable one.
In the inaugural season of Gujarat Titans, Miller’s contribution as a finisher and a middle order batsman helped them win the season.
In the 2024 T20 World Cup, Miller’s finishing strokes helped South Africa win matches and reach the finals. Although the Proteas lost the finals against India, the runs scored by Miller in the closing moments put India in a nail-biting situation.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Yuzvendra Chahal Goes To Punjab For Rs 18 Crore
Yuzvendra Chahal, the right-arm leg spin bowler was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore in a battle that CSK initiated. The bidding price went higher after LSG and Punjab bid hard to bag the Indian spinner. The base price for Chahal was set at Rs 2 crore.
Chahal has played for multiple teams including Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: GT Buys Mohammad Siraj For Rs 12.25 Crore
Indian right-arm pace bowler, Mohammad Siraj, was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 12.25 crore in the second round of marquee players. This was against the base price of Rs 2 crore.
Siraj has played for multiple teams including Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Livingstone Goes To RCB For Rs 8.75 Crore
Liam Livingstone, the English all-rounder found his way to the new team RCB after he was bought for Rs 8.75 crore in the 2025 IPL season. He was subject to a bidding war between CSK and RCB and had a base price of Rs 2 crore. His former team Punjab Kings did not retain Livingstone under the RTM option.
Livingstone has played for multiple teams including Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: KL Rahul Goes To DC For Rs 14 Crore
KL Rahul, another much-awaited candidate for the 2025 auction was bought for Rs 14 crore by DC, after a heated bidding war between KKR, CSK and RCB. This marks the end of the second marquee set.
After parting ways with Lucknow Super Giants, Rahul entered the IPL mega auction at a base price of Rs 2 crore. Known for his calm and composed demeanour on the field, Rahul can be an explosive hitter and a shoulder to fall back on during testing hours.
He is India's fourth-highest run-scorer in T20 matches, with 2,265 runs from 72 matches. In IPL 2024, Rahul led LSG in 14 matches, scoring 520 runs at a strike rate of 136.13.
The wicketkeeper-batsman has played for multiple teams including Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Purse Remaining After Round Two
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have the most money remaining after the end of round two with the latter yet to buy any players.
Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad have the lowest purse while the Punjan Kings who spent big for top players like Chahal, Arshdeep And Shreyas have Rs 47.7 crore.
| Franchise | Total Money Spent (Rs Crore) | Salary Cap Available (Rs Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | 65 | 55 |
| DC | 72.75 | 47.25 |
| GT | 89.75 | 30.25 |
| KKR | 69 | 51 |
| LSG | 85.5 | 34.5 |
| MI | 75 | 45 |
| PBKS | 72.25 | 47.75 |
| RCB | 45.75 | 74.25 |
| RR | 79 | 41 |
| SRH | 85 | 35 |
| Total | 739 | 461 |
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Here's What Shreyas Has To Say After Punjab's Near Record Bid
"Delighted to join the Punjab Kings family. I can't wait to kickstart with the 2025 season," Shreyas Iyer said in a post on 'X' after Punjab bought him for a near-record amount. The Indian top batsman, Iyer, one of the much-anticipated players during the auction was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Harry Brook Sold To DC For Rs 6.25 Crore
Harry Brook, the England right-handed batsman, who also bowls right-arm medium pace was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 6.25 crore. This is against the base price of Rs 2 crore.
The battle for the English player was led by Chennai, Delhi, Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Brook previously played with Delhi Capitals and with Sunrisers Hyderabad the year before.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Devdutt Padikkal Goes Unsold
Devdutt Padikkal, an Indian batsman went unsold after none of the 10 teams bid for the player. Padikkal previously played with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: CSK Buys Devon Conway For Rs 6.25 Crore
The New Zealand batsman Devon Conway will play for Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League after being bought for Rs 6.25 crore, against the base price of Rs 2 crore. The price for the Conway after a heated battle between CSK and Punjab.
Convway was also the opener for Chennai in the previous edition of the IPL.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Rahul Tripathi Bought By CSK For Rs 3.4 Crore
Rahul Tripathi, the Indian right-arm batsman was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 3.40 crore, against the base price of Rs 2 crore. He has previously played in Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Australian Batsman David Warner Goes Unsold
The Australian batsman David Warner went unsold in the 2025 Indian Premier League auction at a base price of Rs 2 crore. The unsold players will get another round of bidding at the end of day two once the main round is completed.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Harshal Patel Goes To SRH For Rs 8 Crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad bagged the Indian all-rounder Harshal Patel after a bid worth Rs 8 crore against the base price of Rs 2 crore. The bidding battle was by Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Patel previously played for Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Rachin Ravindra Retained By CSK
Rachin Ravindra, the New Zealand all-rounder was retained by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore under the RTM option, after a fierce bidding against Punjab Kings.
The unique Right to Match provision is added to the bidding process for the IPL auction, giving former teams the opportunity to repurchase their former players at the auction's sale price. However, there is a small change this year.
If a team uses the RTM, the bid-winning team will be given the chance to make one final bid and raise their amount. If the player's old franchise choose to utilise the RTM on the final bid, then they will successfully buy back the player
IPL 2025 Auction Live: CSK Welcomes Back Ashwin For Rs 9.75 Crore
Chennai Super Kings welcomed back their home star Ravichandaran Ashwin for Rs 9.75 crore after a fierce bidding battle against Rajasthan Royals. The Indian all-rounder will play after Chennai a few years after playing for Punjab, Delhi and Rajasthan in the previous seasons.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Venkatesh Iyer Sold To KKR For Rs 23.75 Crore
Venkatesh Iyer, the Indian all-rounder was subject to heavy bidding and was finally sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 23.75 crore, the third-highest player sold in this season so far. This was against the base price of Rs 2 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Punjab Buys Stoinis For Rs 11 Crore
Marcus Stoinis, the Australian all-rounder will play for Punjab Kings in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League after bagging bids worth Rs 11 crore, against a base price of Rs 2 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Punjab Bags Glenn Maxwell For Rs 4.2 Crore
The Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 4.2 crore in a bidding that was initially muted. The bids were led by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings which was eventually picked up by Chennai Super Kings. This marks the end of the third session.
As a reliable middle order batter with a solid big-hitting ability, Maxwell is seen as an invaluable asset for any team.
Maxwell has a strong track-record on Indian pitches, as his famous unbeaten knock of 201 runs off 128 balls, that included 21 fours and 10 sixes, came in Mumbai during the 2023 ODI World Cup. The mesmerizing knock had allowed Australia to defeat Afghanistan.
Maxwell's value in the IPL is also boosted with his skills with the ball, as his part-time off-spin can prove to be effective in Indian conditions.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Kolkata Obtains Quinton de Kock For Rs 3.60 Crore
The South African batter, Quinton de Kock was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 3.60 crore while Jonny Bairstow remained unsold.
Quinton de Kock had an outstanding season in 2020, scoring 503 runs including four half centuries. In the previous season, the wicket keeper batsmen scored 250 runs in 11 matches with a strike rate of 134.41.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: RCB Acquires Phil Salt For Rs 11.50 Crore
Phil Salt was acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 11.50 crore. The England batter is also ranked second on the ICC Men’s T20 batting ranking.
Salt's ability to tear into the opposition with his big-hitting skills, along with his safe pair of hands behind the stumps as a wicketkeeper, makes him a shoulder to fall back on during testing hours.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Ishan Kishan Sold To Hyderabad For Rs 11.25 Crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad obtain Ishan Kishan for Rs 11.25 crore against a base price of Rs 2 crore while Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 2 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: RCB Obtains Jitesh Sharma For Rs 11 Crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru welcomes Jitesh Sharma for Rs 11 crore against the base price of Rs 1 crore. In the previous season Punjab acquired Sharma for Rs 20 lakhs.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Bengaluru Bags Josh Hazlewood
RCB shelled out Rs 12.50 crore to acquire Australian right arm fast medium bowler Josh Hazlewood against the base price of Rs 2 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Prasidh Krishna Sold To Gujarat Titans For Rs 9.50 Crore
Indian right arm fast bowler, Prasidh Krishna was acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 9.50 crore against the base price of Rs 2 crore.
Prasidh made his IPL debut for KKR in 2018. He played seven games and took 10 wickets with a 4-wicket haul to go along with it.
He had an underwhelming season in 2019, taking just 4 wickets in 11 matches.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Avesh Khan Goes To Lucknow Supergiant's
Lucknow Supergiant's acquired Avesh Khan for Rs 9.75 crore while Anrich Nortje sold to KKR for Rs 6.5 crore against the base price of 2 crore each.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Rajasthan Buys Jofra Archer For Rs 12.50 Crore
Jofra Archer goes to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 12.50 crore as compared to its base price at Rs 2 crore.
The England pacer lit up the stage for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020, taking 20 wickets in 14 matches, including a few standout performances.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Khaleel Ahmed Sold To CSK
Chennai Super Kings bagged Khaleel Ahmed for Rs 4.80 crore as against its base price of Rs 2 crore while Delhi Capitals chose not to use their Right to Match option to retain him.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: T Natarajan Finds Home In Delhi Capitals
T Natarajan sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 10. 75 crore as against the base price of Rs 2 crore.
In IPL 2024, the left-arm death over specialist took 19 wickets in 14 games.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Mumbai Indians Welcomes Trent Boult
Mumbai Indian acquires New Zealand's pacer thunder boult for Rs 12.50 crore as against the base price of Rs 2 crore. MI have two truly world-class fast bowlers.
He will look to replicate his 2020 performance and make use of his fiery pace to make an impact with the new ball.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Maheesh Theekshana Sold To Rajasthan While SRH Acquires Chahar
Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana sold to Rajasthan for Rs 4.40 crore as compared to the base price of Rs 2 crore.
Indian right arm leg spinner, Rahul Chahar was obtained by Hyderabad for Rs 3.20 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Adam Zampa Sold To SRH
Australian right arm leg spinner, Adam Zampa was welcomed by Hyderabad to their squad for Rs 2.40 crore as against the base price of Rs 2 crore.
Adam Zampa withdraws from IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. He made his IPL debut in 2016 with the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants and continued with the team in 2017. In 2020, he played for Royal Challengers Bangalore before joining Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Hasaranga Sold To Royals, Salamkheil Remains Unsold
Sri Lankan bowler, Wanindu Hasaranga was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 5. 25 crore as against the base price of Rs 2 crore while Afghanistan's Waqar Salamkheil remained unsold.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Chennai Gets Noor Ahmed
Chennai Super Kings bought Afghanistan's Noor Ahmed for Rs 10 crore as against the base price of Rs 2 crore.
CSK... CSK... chants people inside the arena while they acquire Ahmed.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Iyer Returns To KKR
Venkatesh Iyer has been retained by the team for Rs 23.75 crore against the base price of Rs 2 crore. Listen to what he has to say.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Purse Left For Teams So Far
LSG: 19.35 crore
PBKS: Rs 32.55 crore
KKR: Rs 15.15 crore
GT: Rs 20.75 crore
DC: Rs 21.25 crore
RR: Rs 18.85 crore
MI: Rs 32.50 crore
RCB: Rs 39.25 crore
CSK: Rs 16.80 crore
SRH: Rs 10.15 crore
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Atharva Taide Sold To SRH
India's uncapped batter Atharva Taide sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad at the base price of Rs 30 lakh while Anmolpreet Singh remains unsold.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Punjab Acquires Nehal Wadhera
Nehal Wadhera, who was bought by Mumbai Indians in the 2024 IPL auction, has now been sold to Punjab for the upcoming IPL 2025 for Rs 4.20 crore, higher than his base price of Rs 30 lakh.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: KKR Retains Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Kolkata Knight Riders retain Angkrish Raghuvanshi for Rs 3 crore as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh while Yash Dhull remains unsold.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Abhinav Manohar Sold To SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad bagged Abhinav Manohar for Rs 3.20 crore as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh while Gujarat acquired Nishant Sindhu at his base price of Rs 30 lakh.
In the previous season, Sindhu was part of the yellow army.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Delhi Gets Sameer Rizvi
Sameer Rizvi, who was bought by Chennai in the 2024 IPL auction, has now been sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 95 lakh as compared to his base price of Rs 30 lakh.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Naman Dhir Finds Home In Mumbai
Despite initially bidding for him, MI chose to use their RTM for Naman Dhir. Rajasthan Royals won him provisionally for Rs 3.4 crore. However, Rajasthan raised their final bid to Rs 5.25 crore, which Mumbai Indians accepted.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Lucknow Gets Abdul Samad
Lucknow Supergiants acquire Abdul Samad for Rs 4.20 crore as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh.
In the last season, Samad played for the runners-up, Sunrises Hyderabad.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: PBKS Gets Harpreet Brar, CSK Bags Shankar
Chennai Super Kings bagged Vijay Shankar for Rs 1.20 crore as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh. In previously season, he represented the 2022 winning team Gujarat Titans.
Harpreet Brar was acquired by Punjab for Rs 1.50 crore as against his base price of Rs 30 lakh.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Mahipal Lomror Sold To Gujarat For Rs 1.70 Crore
Mahipal Lomror was acquired by Gujarat for Rs 1.70 crore as compared to the base price of Rs 50 lakh.
While Ashutosh Sharma finds home in Delhi Capitals for Rs 3.80 crore as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Kumar Kushagra Sold To Gujarat, MI Gets Minz
Indian uncapped wicket keeper Kumar Kushagra was sold to Gujarat Titans for Rs 65 lakh as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh while Robin Minz was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 65 lakh as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Upendra Yadav and Luvnith Sisodia Remain Unsold
Both Upendra Yadav and Luvnith Sisodia remain unsold for a base price of Rs 30 lakh.
While Vishnu Vinod was acquired by Punjab for Rs 95 lakh as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Rasikh Dar Sold To Bengaluru, Delhi Gets Sharma
Uncapped fast bowler, Rasikh Dar is bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 6 crore as against the base price of Rs 30 lakh.
Mohit Sharma was obtained by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.20 crore as against the base price of Rs 50 lakh. In previously season, he represented the 2022 winning team Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Vijaykumar Vysakh and Yash Thakur Sold To Punjab
Vijaykumar Vysakh and Yash Thakur were acquired by Punjab for Rs 1.80 crore and Rs 1.60 crore respectively at a base price of Rs 30 lakh each.
While Kartik Tyagi, previously played for Gujarat Titans remained unsold.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Simarjeet Singh Sold To Hyderabad, RCB Acquires Suyash Sharma
Indian bowlers Simarjeet Singh and spinner Suyash Sharma were sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Bengaluru respectively.
Hyderabad bought Singh for Rs 1.50 crore while Bengaluru obtained Sharma for Rs 2.60 crore against the base price of Rs 30 lakh each.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: MI Gets Karan Sharma, KKR Obtains Mayank Markande
Karan Sharma was bought by Mumbai Indians at his base price of Rs 50 lakh while Kolkata also acquired Mayank Markande at his base price of Rs 30 lakh.
Indian spinner, Piyush Chawla remained unsold. He represented Mumbai Indian in IPL 2024.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Manav Suthar Sold To Gujarat, Shreyas Gopal Remain Unsold
Manav Suthar is acquired by Gujarat Titans at his base price of Rs 30 lakh, while Shreyas Gopal, who previously played for Rajasthan Royals, goes unsold.
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Remaining Purse For All 10 Francises
A total of Rs 467.95 crore was spent on 72 players today.
CSK: Rs 15.5 crore
DC: Rs 13.8 crore
GT: Rs 17.5 crore
LSG: Rs 14.85 crore
KKR: Rs 10.05 crore
MI: Rs 26.10 crore
PBKS: Rs 22.50 crore
RR: Rs 17.35 crore
RCB: Rs 30.65 crore
SRH: Rs 5.15 crore
IPL 2025 Auction Live: Top Five Expensive Players Sold On Day 1
Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer script history as they become the costliest players in the history of IPL. Pant was sold to Lucknow for Rs 27 crore while Punjab bagged Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore.
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IPL 2025 Auction Live: Day One Of Auction Ends On A High Note
The first day of the electrifying IPL mega auction 2025 comes to an end. We can see a huge shift in team dynamics as marquee players including Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer among others have created history.
The Indian gun batter, Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player as he was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for a jaw dropping Rs 27 crore while Shreyas Iyer becomes the second most expensive player in the history of IPL, bagging Rs 26.75 crore from Punjab.
The Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 23.75 crore
Veteran players like David Warner and Jonny Bairstow have gone unsold while players like Ravichandran Ashwin and Trent Boult have returned to their former franchises, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians respectively.
When it comes to the foreign players, we could notice that players like Adam Zampa and Quinton de Kock secured only 2.4 crore and 3.6 crore respectively and heavyweights like Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc and Trent Boult earned above 10 crore each.
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