The IPL 2025 auction saw many shocking results. In this auction, Rishabh Pant set the record for the most expensive player, which Lucknow Super GIANTS (LSG) bought for ₹ 27 crore. After him, Shreyas Iyer was bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹ 26.75 crore. The auction was held at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where all 10 franchises spent a total of ₹ 639.15 crore and bought 182 players.
Many other players also increased their prices in this auction. Venkatesh Iyer was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹ 23.75 crore, while Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal were both bought by Punjab Kings for ₹ 18 crore. This auction was very important not only for the players, but also for franchises, as they got a chance to strengthen their teams.
Overview of IPL 2025 auction
| Description | Information |
| Auction location | Jeddah, saudi arabia |
| Total expenditure | ₹ 639.15 Crore |
| number of players | 182 |
| Foreign player | 62 |
| Most expensive player | Rishabh Pant (₹ 27 Crore) |
| Second most expensive player | Shreyas Iyer (₹ 26.75 crore) |
| Auction dates | 24-25 November 2024 |
The most expensive player
Many players increased their prices in this auction. Rishabh Pant was bought by Lucknow Super GINTS for ₹ 27 crore, which is the most expensive deal in the history of IPL. After him Shreyas Iyer was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹ 26.75 crore. Venkatesh Iyer was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹ 23.75 crore, which is a great deal for an all-rounder.
Other important purchases
- Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal were both bought by Punjab Kings for ₹ 18 crore.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for ₹ 10.75 crore.
- JOS Buttler was bought by Gujarat Titans for ₹ 15.75 crore, which is one of the most expensive overseas player.
Teams strategy
Each team chose the players according to their strategy. Punjab Kings bought many expensive players using their big pavements, while Kolkata Knight Riders focused on retaining their major players. Lucknow Super GIANTS strengthened his batting by purchasing Rishabh Pant.
Details of shopping of teams
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought Noor Ahmad for ₹ 10 crore.
- Delhi Capitals bought KL Rahul for ₹ 14 crore.
- Mumbai Indians focused on retaining its major players.
The main attraction of auction
Many young and unkapped players also got a chance in this auction. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is only 13 years old, was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹ 1.10 crore, which is the record for being the youngest player in the history of IPL.
Shopping for unaccounted players
- Rasikh Dar was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹ 6 crore.
- Anshul Kamboj was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹ 3.4 crore.
conclusion
The IPL 2025 auction broke several records and the players got their price. This auction was very important not only for the players, but also for franchises, as they got a chance to strengthen their teams. This auction has made the future of IPL even more exciting.
Important point
- Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player.
- Punjab Kings bought many expensive players using their big pavements.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player.
Disclaimer: This article provides information about the IPL 2025 auction, which is based on real events. This article is not aimed at any personal opinion or commercial publicity.
