Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, sold to Lucknow Super Giants for INR 27 Crores, while Shreyas Iyer followed with the second-highest bid of INR 26.75 Crores to Punjab Kings. Yuzvendra Chahal was also snapped up by PBKS for INR 18 Crores. On Day 1 of the IPL 2025 mega auction, 84 players were sold, with only 12 remaining unsold. Out of the 577 players set to go under the hammer in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Day 1 saw not only thrilling but historic moves. Catch the highlights of the first day of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction here!
The bids on Rishabh Pant could well soar like his audacious no-look six at Perth as he seems poised to become the highest paid player among the 577 who will go under the hammer at the two-day IPL mega auction starting on Sunday. There will be INR 641.5 crores cumulatively in the kitty of 10 teams with 204 possible slots to be filled but one can be rest assured that all eyes will be trained on Pant's name when it comes up.
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The Indian Premier League 2025 Mega Auction will start from 3:00 PM IST on both November 24 and 25.
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will be telecast on Star Sports Network tv channels. The event will be streamed live on JioCinema app and website.
Before the much-awaited mega auction kicks off, here are five key things to know about it:
1. What's Special About This Mega Auction?
This time big Indian names like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul all available to be snapped. All three were captains in the previous edition – Iyer in fact won the 2024 title with the Kolkata Knight Riders.
2. How Many Marquee Sets Are There, And Who All Are In Them?
There are two marquee sets this time, each comprising six players. The first list includes Pant, Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada and Mitchell Starc....
3. Who Are The Other Players To Watch Out For?
4. What Is Accelerated Auction?
5. What Is The Right-To-Match Option? How Can It Be Used?
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Alongside India, countries like Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan, and many others have their players participating in the auction. While 46 players have been retained by the 10 IPL teams, including 10 foreigners, 577 players remain up for grabs, which include 210 overseas players. Let's have a look at the country-wise breakdown of the players set to bid for a spot in the league:
Afghanistan - 18 players; Australia - 37 players; Bangladesh - 12 players; England - 37 players; India - 366 players; Ireland - 2 players; New Zealand - 24 players; Scotland - 1 player; South Africa - 31 players; Sri Lanka - 19 players; USA - 3 players; West Indies - 22 players; Zimbabwe - 3 players
Check the list of players from each country here.
1. Jos Buttler
2. Mitchell Starc
3. Rachin Ravindra
4. Trent Boult
5. Jake Fraser-McGurk
Read more about the top five overseas players HERE.
On the first day of the IPL 2025 auction 84 players will go under the hammer (Sunday, November 24). The auction starts at 3.30 PM IST, 1 PM local time.
"Right-to-Match" (RTM) option is back in focus at the IPL 2025 auction -- a strategic mechanism that allows teams to retain key players in a unique way. RTM grants franchises the ability to reclaim certain players during the auction, instead of retaining them directly in advance. Read more about the strategy HERE.
*In a recent advisory note from the BCCI they said, "Raising of RTM bid can be any amount -- doesn't have to be a rounded figure." There are 14 RTM cards available among the 20 franchises.
The IPL auctions have set new records with the highest bid for a player and the 2025 edition could be no less. With several Indian and international stars entering the mix, records could be broken at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Along with Rrishabh Pant, KL Rahul there are more players that the teams could break banks on to acquire including Jos, Buttler, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Shami and ....read more here.
Each team has a budget of INR 120 crore for the mega auction but a part of it has already been spent in player retentions. Here is a team-wise breakdown of the purse remaining:
Punjab Kings – INR 110.5 crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – INR 83 crore
Delhi Capitals – INR 73 crore
Gujarat Titans – INR 69 crore
Lucknow Super Giants – INR 69 crore
Chennai Super Kings – INR 55 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders – INR 51 crore
Mumbai Indians – INR 45 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad – INR 45 crore
Rajasthan Royals – INR 41 crore
CSK: 20 (7 overseas)
RCB: 22 (8 overseas)
SRH: 20 (5 overseas)
MI: 20 (8 overseas)
DC: 21 (7 overseas)
RR: 19 (7 overseas)
PBKS: 23 (8 overseas)
KKR: 19 (6 overseas)
GT: 20 (7 overseas)
LSG: 20 (7 overseas)
The auction will begin with the Marquee Lots, followed by lunch. Next up are the Capped Batters, All-Rounders, and Wicketkeepers. After a 15-minute break, the Capped Bowlers will go under the hammer, followed by another short 10-minute break. Day 1 will conclude with the first Uncapped Players set, featuring seven players. Big names will include Faf du Plessis, Kane Williamson, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, etc
The bidding increments are same as last year:
0 - INR 1 Cr: 5L
INR 1 - 2 Cr: 10L
INR 2 - 5 Cr: 20L
INR 5 Cr+: 25L
There are a total of 12 marquee players divided into two sets of six each.
Marquee Set 1: Jos Buttler, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh and Mitchell Starc.
Marquee Set 2: includes Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
All marquee players have a base price of INR 2 crore with the exception of David Miller who has a base price of INR 1.5 crore.
The IPL Mega Auction is finally underway! Last year, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc shattered records, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. He was scooped up by Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering ?25 crore (?24.75 crore, to be precise).
This year, all eyes are on former Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant. The buzz around the auction floor suggests he could break the elusive ?30 crore barrier. Will Pant set a new benchmark in IPL history? Stay tuned to find out!
The team owners and coaches have taken their spots at the auction tables. Rahul Dravid, looking sharp in pink, while Nita Ambani leads the Mumbai Indians camp.
With the room abuzz with anticipation, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal delivers an inspiring address: "Let the dreams fly, let the magic of the Indian Premier League continue."
And with that, the IPL 2025 Auction officially kicks off. Let the hammering begin!
Arshdeep Singh is up for grabs at ?2 crore! Who's going to snatch up the talented left-arm pacer?
Chennai Super Kings are out, at 7 Crores Delhi and now Gujarat are trying to scoop Singh! GT keeps the bid at Rs. 9.25 crore before Delhi performs better at 9.50. CSK, DC out of the race - Royal Challengers Bengaluru step in at 10 crore. Royals stand at 12 crores, Titans give better - 12.25 crore.
GT out, at 13 crores with the Royals! But SunRisers Hyderabad are now racing offering 14.75 crores.
Arshdeep back to Punjab Kings, using RTM at 18 crores.
Hyderabad snap Arshdeep Singh at 15.75 crores, but Punjab King uses RTM card to get him back to the team.
Now the South African bowler Kagiso Rabada are on the bid
Currentlu in the race are Mumbai, RCB at 8.50 Lakh!
At 10 Crores Bengaluru round up, but Gujarat says 10.25 Crores!
Final bid - INR 10.75 Cr (ZAR 25.7 Million) with the Gujarat Titans!
Now the former title winning KKR captain Shreyas Iyer is on the bid!
KKR, DC, PBKS are in the run.
Delhi capitals offer 10 crores.
Punjab offer INR 11. 25 crores, but DC come back at 12.50 Crores.
The war is going on in between Delhi and Punjab, currently at 16 crores for the Capitals
With 20 crore with Delhi, Iyer becomes the most expensive Indian player in the history of IPL!
The bid for Shreyas Iyer has soared to INR 21 Crores, with Delhi leading the charge. This marks the highest price ever for an Indian player in IPL history!
Currently at 25 Crores Shreyas Iyer becomes the most expensive player ever!
Delhi still running at 26 Crores crores!
Punjab go better with 26.25 crores, Delhi need sometime!
Punjab sign Iyer at 26.75 Crores! This is the most expensive bid so far.
Now Punjab Kings are left with (INR 110.5 crore - 26.75) = 83.75 Crores
Now the former RR captain Jos Buttler is on bid.
At 9.50 Crores RR and GT are in the battle!
At 13.50 Buttler is currently with Gujarat!
Lucknow Super Giants step in with the current bid at 15.50 Crores!
Gujarat Titans bag Jos Buttler at 15.75 Crores (ï¿¡1.6 Million).
GT are now available with (INR 69 crore - 15.75) = INR 53.25 Crores!
The Australian star pacer Mitchell Starc are on the bid now, who was snapped by KKR at 24.75 Crores last year.
Currently in the battle are KKR and DC at 9.25 Crores!
At 11 crores RCB come in!
The Delhi Capitals snap Mitchell Starc at INR 11.75 Crores (21. 4 Lakhs AD).
DC remaining Purse:
(INR 73 crore - 11.75 Crores) = INR 61.25 Crores
DC Squad so far: Mitchell Starc
It is the most popular player - Rishabh Pant time now! This is the first time for Pant in the auction. Can he break Shreyas Iayer's record?
At 9.75 Crores LSG are at the bid!
At 13.75 Crores, LSG and SRH are in the battle!
Now it is 15.25 Crores with Hyderabad ready to go more!
At 18.75 Crores LSG come back!
At 20.25 Crores LSG and Hyderabad in the race!
Hyderabad now OUT! With 0the Lucknow Super Giants Pant is locked at 20.75 crores!
But DC will use RTM! No!
Rishabh Pant is sold to Lucknow Super Giants at 27 Crores, it is now the most expensive bid so far, surpassing Shreyas Iyer.
DC tried claiming their captain back via RTM but LSG's offer for INR 27 Crores was enough!
LSG remaining purse - (INR 69 crore - 27) = 42 Crores!
LSG Squad so far: Rishabh Pant
Now it is time for Mohammad Shami who was sent for long due to injury is now back and well and fine ticking again in his current Ranji and SMAT matches.
At 8 Crores CSK and KKR are in the race now.
CSK out, at 10 Crores SRH step in, KKR still in race for Shami!
KKR out! let's see if Gujarat use RTM!
Mohammad Shami goes to SRH at INR 10 Crores!
Sunrisers Hyderabad, remaining Purse:
(INR 45 crore - 10) = 35 Crores.
SRH squad so far: Mohammad Shami
The South African middle order batter David Miler is at 7 Cores with the RCB currently!
At INR 7.50 Crores (16.093 Million ZAR) LSG locks Miller.
Gujarat Titans refuse for RTM and Miller Sold To LSG!
LSG remaining purse - (INR 42 - 7.50) = 34.50 Crores!
AAt 8 Crores currently LSG and PBKS are in the battle to hammer Yuzvendra Chahal.
Punjab Kings come with 11 Crores!
At 14.75 Crores SRH step but at 15 crores PBKS are back.
At 17.50 Crores Punjab still in race. SRH thinking.
At 18 Crores Chahal is still with PBKS!
CSK and GT are in the battle to grab Siraj!
Current bid 8 Crores. CSK Out! GT still in.
RCB fans are loud to get back him. But now at 10.50 Crores Rajasthan Royals are ahead and GT are giving better. But RCB are not in the race.
12.25 Crores the bid is with the GT for Siraj!
Will RCB execute RTM? NO!
RCB didn't use RTM to have Mohammed Siraj back in the team - a sad moment for the fans. But now, the Indian bowler goes to Gujarat Titans at 12.25 Crores.
At 6.75 Crores RCB offer, but CSK step in. RCB snap LIAM LIVINGSTONE FOR INR 8.75 crore, marking their first buy today.
It is time for the former LSG captain KL Rahul.
Currently, at 7.50 Crores RCB and KKR are in the battle.
RCB give 11 Crores but KKR are at 11.25 Crores.
Delhi step in at 11.50 crores.
DC round up at 12 Crores. CSK come in at 12.75 Crores.
DC up for 14 Crores!
LSG refuse to RTM!
KL Rahul is now a Delhi Capitals player for INR 14 Crores, with Lucknow Super Giants opting not to use their RTM card.
DC Remaining Purse:
(INR 61.25 crores - 14 crores) = INR 47.25 Crores
DC Squad so far: Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul
The Purse left after Marquee Set 2 are:
DC - INR 47.25 crore
PBKS - INR 47.75 crore
GT - INR 30.25 crore
LSG - INR 34.50 crore
RCB - INR 74.25 crore
KKR - INR 51 crore
RR - INR 41 crore
MI - INR 45 crore
SRH - INR 35 crore
CSK - INR 55 crore
Marquee Set 2 Sees Huge Bids with Mohammed Shami - INR 10 crore (SRH); David Miller -INR 7.50 crore (LSG); Yuzvendra Chahal - INR 18 crore (PBKS); Mohammed Siraj - INR 12.25 crore (GT); Liam Livingstone - INR 8.75 crore (RCB); KL Rahul - INR 14 crore (DC)
Team-wise slots left after Marquee Set 2:
DC - 6 players (2 overseas) | 19 left
PBKS - 5 players | 20 left
SRH - 6 players (3 overseas) | 19 left
RCB - 4 players (1 overseas) | 21 left
CSK - 5 players (1 overseas) | 20 left
MI - 5 players | 20 left
GT - 8 players (3 overseas) | 17 left
LSG - 7 players (2 overseas) | 18 left
RR - 6 players (1 overseas) | 19 left
KKR - 6 players (2 overseas) | 19 left
Next up are the Capped Batters, All-Rounders, and Wicketkeepers:
Harry Brook, Devon Conway, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aiden Markram, Devdutt Padikkal, David Warner, Rahul Tripathi
After a 15-minute break, the Capped Bowlers will go under the hammer, followed by another short 10-minute break.
Day 1 will conclude with the first Uncapped Players set, featuring seven players. Big names will include Faf du Plessis, Kane Williamson, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, etc
In both Marquee Sets, RCB refrained from bidding on any Indian players, securing only one overseas - Liam Livingstone. The absence of an RTM card for Mohammad Siraj has left fans disappointed. In response, RCB has released a statement via X, stating:
"All is not done, we have plenty of plans (and purse) left. Keep Calm and Trust the Planning.
RCB: 74.25cr CSK: 55cr KKR: 51cr PBKS: 47.75cr DC: 47.25cr MI: 45cr RR: 41cr SRH: 35cr LSG: 34.5cr GT: 30.25cr"
Players Sold - 12
Money Spent - 180.5 Crores
Arshdeep Singh - PBKS For INR 18 Crores
Shreyas Iyer - PBKS For INR 26.75 Crores
Jos Buttler - GT For INR 15.75 Crores
KL Rahul - DC For INR 14 Crores
Rishabh Pant - LSG For INR 27 Crores
Yuzvendra Chahal - PBKS For INR 18 Crores
Liam Livingstone - RCB For INR 8.75 Crores
Mohammed Siraj - CSK For INR 12.25 Crores
Mohammad Shami - SRH For INR 10 Crores
David Miller - LSG For INR 7.50 Crores
Mitchell Starc - DC For INR 11.75 Crores
Kagiso Rabada - GT For 10.75 Cr
At INR 5.25 Crores, Harry Brook is now in the mix, with PBKS and CSK locked in a fierce bidding battle for the England star.
At 6 Crores CSK say No! But at 6.25 Cr Delhi step in.
Harry Brook SOLD to Delhi at INR 6.25 Crores (590,744 Euros)
The 24-year-old Indian batter goes UNSOLD at the auction with the base price of INR 2 Crore.
The South African batter Aiden Markram are on the bid!
SOLD to LSG for INR 2 Crores!
At 2.4 Crores, the New Zealand batter Devon Conway is under the hammer with CSK and PBKS in the race.
Punjab bid at 3 Crores.
Current bid is at 3.60 Crores with LSG stepping in.
CSK offer 4 Crores.
PBKS give up at 6.25 Crores (1. 268 million Dollars) and Davon Conway goes to Chennai Super Kings.
At INR 2.30 Crores CSK and KKR are locked in a battle for Rahul Tripathi.
The bid has now risen to INR 3.40 Crores, and Rahul Tripathi is SOLD to Chennai Super Kings for INR 3.40 Crores!
The Australian David Warner remains unsold.
The Australian young batter, Jake Fraser-McGurk, is now under the hammer.
The bid is currently at INR 5.50 Crores, with PBKS securing the 22-year-old. However, Delhi Capitals are set to use their RTM card to retain him.
Punjab's final bid is 9 Crores, but DC brings Jake back to the team via Right To Match.
The Indian bowler Harshal Patel is now in the round, with the bid currently at INR 6.75 Crores. SRH and GT are locked in a fierce battle.
Harshal Patel Locked to SRH for INR 6.75 Crores, Punjab Refuses RTM
Patel is SOLD to SRH, with Punjab Kings choosing not to exercise their Right to Match (RTM). The final bid stands at INR 8 Crores.
Rachin Ravindra Back To CSK via RTM
The New Zealand batter, Rachin Ravindra, is up for grabs with a base price of INR 1.5 Crores.
CSK and PBKS are in the race, and Punjab Kings place a bid of INR 2.4 Crores. The bid rises to INR 3.20 Crores before PBKS secures him, but CSK uses their RTM card.
Punjab's final bid reaches INR 4 Crores, but CSK successfully uses RTM to take Rachin Ravindra back into the squad!
With a base price of INR 2 Crores, Indian veteran bowler Ravichandran Ashwin is now under the hammer.
The bid has reached INR 4.80 Crores, with Chennai Super Kings making an offer, but RCB and RR are in the battle.
At 5.75 Crores, CSK are back in the race for Ashwin!
It is now 7.25 Cr for Chennai. RR givers better, but at 8 Ashwin is still with CSK.
The veteran Indian bowler has been secured by CSK after a competitive bidding war, with the final price reaching INR 9.75 Crores.
At INR 14 Crores, Venkatesh Iyer is in the middle of a fierce bidding war, with RCB, KKR, and others all in the battle.
At INR 15.50 Crores, RCB is back in the race!
RCB offer 17.75, but at 18.75 KKR come stronger.
It is now 19.25 Crores with the Kolkata Knight Riders.
23.25 Cr - KKR still in!
Venkatesh Iyer sold to KKR at 23.75 Crores.
The Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is now up for bid, with CSK and Bengaluru locked in a fierce battle.
Currently at INR 5.50 Crores, Marcus Stoinis stays with CSK!
The bid rises to INR 8 Crores, and RCB comes back at INR 8.25 Crores. But now, Punjab Kings enter the fray, pushing the bid to INR 9.50 Crores!
The bid goes high at 11 Crores for Punjab!
Stoinis is sold to PBKS at INR 11 Crores (2. 14 Million dollars). LSG refuse to use RTM.
With a base price of INR 2 Crores, Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has sparked interest from LSG and SRH.
Currently at INR 3.40 Crores, he stays with LSG for now. But will SRH make a higher bid? No they dont.
Mitchell Marsh SOLD to LSG for INR 3.40 Crores as DC Passes on RTM
With a base price of INR 2 Crores, Glenn Maxwell initially remained unsold for a moment, but the bidding quickly picked up.
Punjab Kings entered the fray, sparking a battle with SRH.
At INR 2.60 Crores, PBKS seemed to have locked him, but CSK stepped in with a bid of INR 2.80 Crores!
Current Bid - 3.40 Cr (with Punjab)
At 4.20 Cr, Maxwell sold for the moment to Punjab.
RCB refuse RTM.
Glenn Maxwell marks end of his tenure at RCB, and joins Punjab Kings for INR 4.20 Crores
Purse Left After Set 4
DC - INR 32 crore
PBKS - INR 32.55 crore
GT - INR 30.25 crore
LSG - INR 29.10 crore
RCB - INR 74.25 crore
KKR - INR 27.25 crore
RR - INR 41 crore
MI - INR 45 crore
SRH - INR 27 crore
CSK - INR 31.60 crore
Capped wicketkeepers
Quinton de Kock
Jonny Bairstow
Ishan Kishan
Phil Salt
Jitesh Sharma
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
The South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, with a base price of INR 2 Crores, kicks off the fifth set.
Currently, at INR 3 Crores, he is with Mumbai Indians.
KKR interrupt with 3.60 Cr.
SOLD To KKR at INR 3.60 Crores.
Jonny Bairstow - UNSOLD!
Mumbai Indians start the bidding for Phil Salt, but RCB step into the battle, intensifying the competition.
At INR 6.75 Crores, RCB grab him, but KKR raise the stakes with a bid of INR 7 Crores.
RCB counter with INR 9 Crores. Will KKR go higher?
10 Cr for RCB.
Phil Salt goes to RCB for INR 11.50 crore.
The Afghanistan batter is SOLD to KKR, returning to his former team.
With a starting price of INR 2 Crores, KKR made the first and only bid, securing the player without competition. He’s back with KKR!
Mumbai Indians opened the bidding for Ishan Kishan at his base price, but DC and PBKS quickly joined the fray, pushing the price to INR 7 Crores.
Ishan Kishan was with Punjab Kings, but SRH stepped in with determination and stayed strong, ultimately securing the Indian batter for INR 11.25 Crores!
With a base price of INR 1 Crore, Indian wicketkeeper Jitesh Mohan Sharma attracts significant interest before RCB secures him for INR 7 Crores.
Punjab Kings hold the RTM option and initially consider using it. RCB pushes the bid to INR 11 Crores, but PBKS decides not to match.
Jitesh Sharma becomes the newest member of RCB at INR 11 Crores!
Time for the fast bowlers. Josh Hazlewood is under the hammer, with the current bid at INR 5.25 Crores from LSG. KKR interrupts the bidding.
The battle continues, now at INR 7.25 Crores with LSG.
The bid rises to INR 12.50 Crores, and the battle heats up between Mumbai Indians and RCB.
Mumbai out! Hazlewood stays with RCB!
With a base price of INR 2 Crores, Prasidh Krishna sparks an early bidding war between RCB and GT. The price has already climbed to INR 5 Crores, with GT holding the bid.
But now, RR steps in to join the battle. And the bidding reaches 6.75 Cr thanks to RR.
Gujarat stay determined at 9 Crores.
Prasidh Krishna SOLD to GT at 9.50 Crores.
Starting with a base price of INR 2 Crores, the current bid for Avesh Khan has now reached INR 9 Crores!
RR and LSG are in a heated battle.
At INR 9.24 Crores, Avesh Khan goes to LSG!
Anrich Nortje is up for bid with a base price of INR 2 Crores. LSG starts with the first bid, but KKR quickly raises it to INR 2.20 Crores. The teams continue to raise their paddles, but LSG pulls out at INR 6.50 Crores. DC opts not to use their RTM option.
Anrich Nortje is sold to KKR for INR 6.50 Crores.
Now it's time for the star pacer, England's Jofra Archer. Starting from a base price of INR 2 Crores, the bidding quickly escalates. Lucknow Super Giants holds the bid at INR 8 Crores, but Mumbai Indians interrupt the bidding.
RR steps in to book Jofra at INR 11 Crores. The bidding war continues as the price soars past INR 11 Crores. MI push the price further with INR 12.25 Crores, but RR fight back, raising the bid to INR 12.50 Crores. And Jofra Sold To Rajasthan at INR 12.50 Cr.
Khaleel Ahmed is sold to CSK for INR 4.80 Crores.
Starting at a base price of INR 2 Crores, CSK make the opening bid, with LSG joining the fray. The bidding conclude at INR 4.80 Crores, with CSK securing Khaleel. DC has the RTM option but chooses not to use it.
T. Natarajan is sold to DC for INR 10.50 Crores.
Starting with a base price of INR 2 Crores, SRH open the bidding, followed by RCB at INR 2.20 Crores. After a persistent battle, pushing the price past INR 4 Crores. Delhi Capitals enter the fray with a bid of INR 6.75 Crores and finally seals the deal at INR 10.50 Crores.
As anticipated, New Zealand pacer Trent Boult sparks intense bidding before being sold to Mumbai Indians for INR 12.50 Crores.
Rajasthan Royals open the bidding at INR 2 Crores, with Lucknow Super Giants quickly joining the fray. Gujarat Titans then enter the race at INR 6.50 Crores.
However, at the end Mumbai Indians raise the stakes surpassing RR's 12.25 Cr to seal the deal.
Maheesh Theekshana sold to Rajasthan Royals for INR 4.40 Crores.
The bidding for capped spinners begins with a base price of INR 2 Crores. Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals go head-to-head for the Sri Lankan bowler, with RR eventually securing him for INR 4.40 Crores.
SRH secure Adam Zampa INR 2.40 Crores and Rahul Chahar INR 3.20 Crores.
Wanindu Hasaranga is now a Royal sold for INR 5.25 Crores.
The bidding began at INR 2 Crores, with Mumbai Indians entering the race. Rajasthan Royals raises it to INR 4 Crores, and MI pushes it further to INR 4.20 Crores. However, MI pull out at INR 5.25 Crores, securing Hasaranga for RR.
Waqar Salamkheil - UNSOLD
Base Price - INR 75 lakh
Noor Ahmed Goes To CSK for INR 10 Crores.
Starting at a base price of INR 2 Crores, the Afghanistan player attracted interest from CSK and MI, pushing the price past INR 5 Crores. Gujarat Titans then used their RTM option, but CSK raised the bid to INR 10 Crores, with GT pulling out, sealing the deal for CSK.
Sold Players from Sets 5, 6, and 7
Quinton de Kock - INR 3.60 crore (KKR)
Phil Salt - INR 11.50 crore (RCB)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz - INR 2 crore (KKR)
Ishan Kishan - INR 11.25 crore (SRH)
Jitesh Sharma - INR 11 crore (RCB)
Josh Hazlewood - INR 12.50 crore (RCB)
Prasidh Krishna - INR 9.50 crore (GT)
Avesh Khan - INR 9.50 crore (LSG)
Anrich Nortje - INR 6.50 crore (KKR)
Jofra Archer - INR 12.50 crore (RR)
Khaleel Ahmed - INR 4.80 crore (CSK)
T. Natarajan - INR 10.75 crore (DC)
Trent Boult - INR 12.50 crore (MI)
Maheesh Theekshana - INR 4.40 crore (RR)
Rahul Chahar - INR 3.20 crore (SRH)
Adam Zampa - INR 2.40 crore (SRH)
Wanindu Hasaranga - INR 5.25 crore (RR)
Noor Ahmed - INR 10 crore (CSK)
Purse left after Set 7
DC - INR 21.25 crore
PBKS - INR 32.55 crore
GT - INR 20.75 crore
LSG - INR 19.35 crore
RCB - INR 39.25 crore
KKR - INR 15.15 crore
RR - INR 18.85 crore
MI - INR 32.50 crore
SRH - INR 10.15 crore
CSK - INR 16.80 crore
It is time for the uncapped batters at the auction floor in Jeddah!
Atharva Taide sold to SRH for INR 30 lakh. The only bid came from the team.
Anmolpreet Singh - UNSOLD with a base price of INR 30 lakh.
Nehal Wahera, starting with a base price of only INR 30 lakh, gained the interest of many teams, including CSK, LSG, PBKS, and GT.
However, at the end, Nehal Wadhera goes sold to Punjab Kings for INR 4.20 crore.
Meanwhile, Angkrish Raghuvanshi sold to KKR for INR 3 crore. With a base price of INR 30 lakh, the bidding saw frequent rises as CSK and KKR vied for the opening batter. Nevertheless, KKR secured the highest bid at INR 3 crore.
Abhinav Manohar sold to SRH for INR 3.20 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh
Bidding war between RCB, CSK, GT, and SRH. SRH win at INR 3.20 crore.
Yash Dhull - UNSOLD at base price of INR 30 lakh
Karun Nair sold to DC for INR 50 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh
Bidding between RCB and DC. DC win at INR 50 lakh.
Sameer Rizvi sold to DC for INR 95 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh
Bidding between CSK and DC. DC win at INR 95 lakh.
Nishant Sindhu sold to GT for INR 30 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh
GT claim with the first bid.
Naman Dhir Goes To Mumbai for 5.25 Cr
The battle for Naman Dhir went on for a while, with multiple teams including MI, RCB, DC, RR, and PBKS involved. After intense bidding, Mumbai Indians used their RTM option to secure the uncapped player for INR 5.25 crore against RR.
Abdul Samad sold to LSG for INR 4.20 crore.
After a fierce bidding war starting from INR 30 lakh with RCB and PBKS, the price crossed INR 3 crore before LSG sealed the deal. SRH did not use its RTM option.
Mahipal Lomror sold to GT for INR 1.70 crore
Base price: INR 50 lakh
RR start the bidding, GT enter, and the price moves close to INR 1 crore. GT win with the highest bid.
Vijay Shankar sold to CSK for INR 1.20 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh
GT and CSK start the bidding, with CSK securing the highest bid.
Harpreet Brar sold to PBKS for INR 1.50 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh
LSG pull out, MI enter, and PBKS win with the highest bid.
Kumar Kushagra sold to PBKS for INR 65 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh
CSK make the first bid, followed by PBKS, with GT also entering the race. CSK pull out at INR 65 lakh, and PBKS secure Kumar.
Ashutosh Sharma sold to DC for INR 3.80 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh
Bidding start with RCB, and RR enter. DC raise the bid over INR 3 crore to win at INR 3.80 crore.
Luvith Sisodia - UNSOLD
Base price: INR 30 lakh
No suitors for him at the base price.
Upendra Yadav - UNSOLD
Base price: INR 30 lakh
No takers for him.
Aryan Juyal sold to LSG for INR 30 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh
LSG make the opening bid and secure the player.
Anuj Rawat sold to GT for INR 30 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh
GT make the bid and get the player at the base price.
Robin Minz sold to MI for INR 65 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh
CSK opensthe bidding, MI raises the bid to INR 65 lakh and win.
RCB sign Rasikh Dar at INR 6 crore.
In a thrilling bidding war, Rashid Khan was finally sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for INR 6 crore, the highest bid in the uncapped players' set.
The bidding opened with RCB at INR 30 lakh, but Sunrisers Hyderabad quickly stepped in but pulled out at 2 Crores. Delhi Capitals exercised their RTM option, but RCB escalated the bid to INR 6 crore, forcing DC out of the race.
RCB Batting coach, Dinesh Karthik Reaction:
On Jitesh Sharma, DK said: He is a very explosive middle-order batsman. We wanted someone who is on the fringes of the Indian team and he is right there. .... He comes as a very, very good option.
On Phil Salt, DK said: Phil Salt, what have I got to say? He is explosive. He is someone who can take on in the power play. Great attitude. Nice guy to have around in the team. Everything about him says he is the kind of guy that RCB would love to have.
On wicket keeping(Jitesh or Phil) Kartik said: I think it is a decision that we will take closer to the tournament. I think it is a discussion that we need to have and see who is the better fielder, who is the better wicket-keeper and accordingly figure out what is the right option.
Mohit Sharma sold to DC for INR 2.20 crore
Base price: INR 50 lakh.
GT and DC engage in a bidding war, pushing the price over INR 1 crore. DC secure the player with a final bid of INR 2.20 crore.
Akash Madhwal sold to RR for INR 1.20 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh.
RR and PBKS bid, with the price reaching INR 1 crore. RR book the player at INR 1.20 crore.
Vaibhav Arora sold to KKR for INR 1.80 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh
Bidding between KKR and RR takes the price past INR 1 crore. RR opt out at INR 1.50 crore. DC enter but KKR raise the bid to INR 1.80 crore.
Vyshak Vijaykumar sold to PBKS for INR 1.80 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh
GT and PBKS compete, driving the price well over INR 1 crore. RCB does not use RTM.
Imarjeet Singh sold to SRH for INR 1.50 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh
SRH win the bid after competition with CSK.
Kartik Tyagi - UNSOLD
No takers at the base price of INR 40 lakh.
Yash Thakur sold to PBKS for INR 1.80 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh
PBKS and GT compete, with PBKS securing the player at INR 1.80 crore.
Shreyas Gopal - UNSOLD
Base price: INR 30 lakh. No bids received.
Manav Suthar sold to GT for INR 30 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh. GT win the bid.
Kumar Kartikeya sold to RR for INR 30 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh. RR wins the bid.
Piyush Chawla - UNSOLD
Base price: INR 50 lakh. No bids received.
Mayank Markande sold to KKR for INR 30 lakh
Base price: INR 30 lakh. KKR win the bid.
Karn Sharma sold to MI for INR 50 lakh
Base price: INR 50 lakh. MI win the bid.
Suyash Sharma sold to RCB for INR 2.60 crore
Base price: INR 30 lakh.
Bidding war between DC, MI, and RCB. RCB win at INR 2.60 crore.
Devdutt Padikkal
David Warner
Jonny Bairstow
Waqar Salamkheil
Anmolpreet Singh
Yash Dhull
Utkarsh Singh
Upendra Yadav
Luvnith Sisodia
Kartik Tyagi
Piyush Chawla
Shreyas Gopal
Most expensive player - Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore to LSG)
Most expensive overseas player - Jos Buttler (INR 15.75 crore to GT)
Most expensive Indian player - Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore to LSG)
Most expensive uncapped player at IPL 2025 auction - Rasikh Salam Dar (INR 6 Crore To RCB)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru - INR 30.65 Cr
Mumbai Indians - INR 26.10 Cr
Punjab Kings - INR 22.50 Cr
Gujarat Titans - INR 17.50 Cr
Rajasthan Royals - INR 17.35 Cr
Chennai Super Kings - INR 15.60 Cr
Lucknow Super Giants - INR 14.85 Cr
Delhi Capitals - INR 13.80 Cr
Kolkata Knight Riders - INR 10.05 Cr
Sunrisers Hyderabad - INR 5.15 Cr
List Of Sold Players
Arshdeep Singh: Punjab Kings (RTM card) for INR 18 crore
Kagiso Rabada: Gujarat Titans for INR 10.75 crore
Shreyas Iyer: Punjab Kings for INR 26.75 crore
Jos Buttler: Gujarat Titans for INR 15.75 crore
Mitchell Starc: Delhi Capitals for INR 11.75 crore
Rishabh Pant: Lucknow Super Giants for INR 27 crore
Mohammed Shami: Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 10 crore
David Miller: Lucknow Super Giants for INR 7.50 crore......
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That wraps up the first day of the IPL 2025 mega auction! It’s been an exciting day with big bids and some surprising moves. Join us again tomorrow for more updates and action as the auction continues in Jeddah. Until then, good night!