The IPL 2025 mega auction has kicked off with much anticipation, and this time, it’s special.
For the first time in IPL history, the auction is being held outside India, at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The arena, with a seating capacity of 15,000, has set the stage for a high-stakes bidding war.
This two-day event, happening once every three years, will determine the final rosters for all 10 franchises.
The Auction Atmosphere in Jeddah
The IPL 2025 auction’s shift to Saudi Arabia is a landmark event in itself.
The city of Jeddah provides a fresh setting for the high-energy bidding process.
The 10 franchises are eagerly competing to finalize their squads, and the stakes are high with 577 players in the fray.
Among them, 367 are Indian players, while 210 hail from various cricketing nations.
A few notable additions to the pool include Jofra Archer, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Hardik Tamore, expanding the player pool from the originally planned 574.
With 204 available slots, including 70 for overseas players, each franchise must carefully assess its needs.
At the end of the auction, each team will need to assemble a squad of at least 18 players, balancing talent and strategy.
| S.No. | Name | Contrary | Base Price | Sold Price | Purchase Team |
| 1 | Arshdeep Singh | India | 2.00 CR | 18.00 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 2 | Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 2.00 CR | 10.75 CR | Gujarat Titans |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer | India | 2.00 CR | 26,75 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 4 | Jos Buttler | England | 2.00 CR | 15.75. CR | Gujarat Titans |
| 5 | Mitchell Starc | Australia | 2.00 CR | 11.75 CR | Delhi Capitals |
| 6 | Rishabh Pant | India | 2.00 CR | 27.00 CR | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 7 | Mohammad Shami | India | 2.00 CR | 10.00 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 8 | David Miller | South Africa | 2.00 CR | 7.50 CR | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 9 | Yuzvendra Chahal | India | 2.00 CR | 18.00 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 10 | Mohammad Siraj | India | 2.00 CR | 12.25 CR | Gujarat Titans |
| 11 | Liam Livingstone | England | 2.00 CR | 8.75 CR | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 12 | KL Rahul | India | 2.00 CR | 14.00 CR | Delhi Capitals |
| 13 | Harry Brook | England | 2.00 CR | 6.25 CR | Delhi Capitals |
| 14 | Aiden Markram | South Africa | 2.00 CR | 2. 00 CR | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 15 | Devon Conway | Australia | 2.00 CR | 6.25 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 16 | Rahul Tripathi | India | 2.00 CR | 3.40 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 17 | David Warner | Australia | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 18 | Jake Fraser-Mcgurk | Australia | 2.00 CR | 9.00 CR. | Delhi Capitals |
| 19 | Harshal Patel | India | 2.00 CR | 8.00 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 20 | Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | 2.00 CR | 4.00 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 21 | Ravichandaran Ashwin | India | 2.00 CR | 9.75 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 22 | Venkatesh Iyer | India | 2.00 CR | 23.75 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 23 | Marcus Stoinis | Australia | 2.00 CR | 11.00 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 24 | Mitchell Marsh | Australia | 2.00 CR | 3.40 CR. | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 25 | Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 2.00 CR | 4.20 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 26 | Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 2.00 CR | 3.60 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 27 | Jonny Bairstow | England | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 28 | Phil Salt | England | 2.00 CR | 11.50 CR | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 29 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 2.00 CR | 2.00 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 30 | Ishan Kishan | India | 2 .00 CR | 11.25 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 31 | Jitesh Sharma | India | 1.00 CR | 11.00 CR | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 32 | Josh Hazlewood | Australia | 2.00 CR | 12.50 CR | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 33 | Prasidh Krishna | India | 2.00 CR | 9.50. CR | Gujarat Titans |
| 34 | Avesh Khan | India | 2.00 CR | 9.75 CR | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 35 | Anrich nortje | South Africa | 2.00 CR | 6.50 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 36 | Jofra Archar | England | 2.00 CR | 12.50 CR | Rajasthan Royals |
| 37 | Khaleel Ahmed | India | 2.00 CR | 4.80 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 38 | T Natrajan | India | 2.00 CR | 10.75 CR | Delhi Capitals |
| 39 | Trent Boult | New Zealand | 2.00 CR | 12.50 CR | Mumbai indians |
| 40 | Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | 2.00 CR | 4.40 CR | Rajasthan Royals |
| 41 | Rahul Chahar | India | 1.00 CR | 3.20 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 42 | Adam Zampa | Australia | 2.00 CR | 2.40 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 43 | Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 2.00 CR | 5.25 CR | Rajasthan Royals |
| 44 | Waqar Salankheil | Afghanistan | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 44 | Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | 2.00 CR | 10.00 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 45 | Atharva taide | India | 30 L. | 30 L | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 45 | Atharva Taide | India | 30 L | 30 L | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 46 | Anmolpreet Singh | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 47 | Nehal Wadhera | India | 30 L | 4.20 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 48 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | India | 30 L | 3.00 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 49 | Karun Nair | India | 30 L | 50 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 50 | Yash Dhull | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 51 | Abhinav Manohar | India | 30 L | 3.20 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 52 | Nishant sindhu | India | 30 L. | 30. L | Gujarat Titans |
| 53 | Sameer Rizvi | India | 30 L. | 95 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 54 | Naman dhir | India | 30 L | 5.25 CR. | Mumbai Indians |
| 55 | Abdul Samad | India | 30. L | 4.20 CR | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 56 | Harpreet Brar | India | 30 L | 1.50 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 57 | Vijay Shankar | India | 30 L | 1.20 CR. | Chennai Super Kings |
| 58 | Mahipal Lomror | India | 50 L. | 1.70 CR | Gujarat Titans |
| 59 | Aashutosh Sharma | India | 30 L. | 3.80 CR | Delhi Capitals |
| 60 | Utkarsh Singh | India | 30.L | UNSOLD | |
| 61 | Kumar kushagra | India | 30.L | 65 L | Gujarat Titans |
| 62 | Robin minz | India | 30 L | 65 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 63 | Anuj Rawat | India | 30 L | 30 L | Gujarat Titans |
| 64 | Aryan Juyal | India | 30 L | 30 L | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 65 | Upendra Yadav | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 66 | Luvnith Sisodia | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 67 | Vishnu Vinod | India | 30 L | 95 L | Punjab Kings |
| 68 | Rasikh Dar | India | 30 L | 6.00 CR. | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 69 | Akash madhwal | India | 30 L | 1.20 CR | Rajsthan Royals |
| 70 | Mohit Sharma | India | 50 L | 2.20 CR | Delhi Capitals |
| 71 | Vijaykumar vyshak | India | 30 L | 1.80 CR. | Punjab Kings |
| 72 | Vaibhav Arora | India | 30 L | 1.80 CR. | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 73 | Yash Thakur | India | 30 L | 1.60 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 74 | kartik Tyagi | India | 40 L | UNSOLD | |
| 75 | simarjeet Singh | India | 30 L | 1.50 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 76 | Suyash sharma | India | 30 L | 2.60 CR. | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 77 | Karn Sharma | India | 50 L. | 50 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 78 | Mayank Markande | India | 30 L | 30 L | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 79 | Piyush Chawla | India | 50 L | UNSOLD | |
| 80 | Kartikeya Singh | India | 30 L | 30 L | Rajsthan Royals |
| 81 | Manav Suthar | India | 30 L | 30 L | Gujarat Titans |
| 82 | Shreyas Gopal | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 83 | Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 2.00 CR. | UNSOLD | |
| 85 | Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 2.00 CR. | UNSOLD | |
| 86 | Rovman Powell | West Indies | 1.50 CR | 1.50 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 87 | Faf du Plessis | South Africa | 2.00 CR | 2.00 CR | Delhi Capitals |
| 88 | Ajinkya Rahane | India | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 89 | Mayank Agarwal | India | 1.50 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 90 | Prithvi Shaw | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 91 | Shardul Thakur | India | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 92 | Washington Sundar | India | 2.00 CR | 3.20 CR | Gujarat Titans |
| 93 | Sam Curran | England | 2.00 CR | 2.40 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 94 | Marco Jansen | South Africa | 1.25 CR | 7.00 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 95 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 96 | Krunal Pandya | India | 2.00 CR | 5.75 CR | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 97 | Nitish Rana | India | 1.50 CR | 4.20 CR | Rajsthan Royals |
| 98 | Shai Hope | West Indies | 1.25 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 99 | Ryan Rickelton | South Africa | 1.00 CR | 1.00 CR | Mumbai Indians |
| 100 | KS Bharat | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 101 | Josh Inglis | Australia | 2.00 CR | 2.60 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 102 | Alex Carey | Australia | 1.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 103 | Donovan Ferreira | South Africa | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 104 | Tushar Deshpande | India | 1.00 CR | 6.50 CR | Rajsthan Royals |
| 105 | Gerald Coetzee | India | 1.25 CR | 2.40 CR | Gujrat Titans |
| 106 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | 2.00 CR | 10.75 CR | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 107 | Mukesh Kumar | India | 2.00 CR | 8 CR | Delhi Capitals (RTM) |
| 108 | Deepak Chahar | India | 2.00 CR | 9.25 CR | Mumbai Indians |
| 109 | Akash Deep | India | 1.00 CR | 8.00 CR | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 110 | Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | 2.00 CR | 2.00 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 111 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Afghanistan | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 112 | allah ghazanfar | Afghanistan | 75 L | 4.80 CR | Mumbai Indians |
| 113 | Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Sri Lanka | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 114 | Akeal Hosein | West Indies | 1.50 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 115 | Adil Rashid | England | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 116 | Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 117 | Shubham Dubey | Afghanistan | 30 L | 80 L | Rajasthan Royals |
| 118 | Madhav Kaushik | india | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 119 | Pukhraj Mann | india | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 120 | Shaik Rasheed | India | 30 L | 30 L | Chennai Super Kings |
| 121 | Himmat Singh | India | 30 L | 30 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 122 | Mayank Dagar | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 123 | Anshul Kamboj | India | 30 L | 3.40 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 124 | Arshad Khan | India | 30 L | 1.30 CR | Gujrat Titans |
| 125 | Darshan Nalkande | India | 30 L | 30 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 126 | Anukul Roy | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 127 | Swapnil Singh | india | 30 L | 50 L | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 128 | Aravelly Avanish | india | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 129 | Vansh Bedi | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 130 | Harvik Desai | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 131 | Gurnoor Brar | india | 30 L | 1.30 CR | Gujrat Titans |
| 132 | Mukesh Choudhary | India | 30 L | 30 L | Chennai Super Kings |
| 133 | Sakib Hussain | West Indies | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 134 | Vidhwath Kaverappa | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 135 | Rajan Kumar | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 136 | Zeeshan Ansari | India | 30 L | 40 L | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 137 | M Siddharth | India | 30 L | 75 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 138 | Digvesh Singh | India | 30 L | 30 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 139 | Prashant Solanki | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 140 | Jhathavedh Subramanyan | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 141 | Finn Allen | New Zealand | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 142 | Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 143 | Ben Duckett | England | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 144 | Manish Pandey | India | 75 L | 75 L | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 145 | Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | 1.50 CR | 2.60 CR | Gujrat Titans |
| 146 | Shahbaz Ahmed | India | 1.00 CR | 2.40 CR | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 147 | Moeen Ali | England | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 148 | Tim David | Australia | 2.00 CR | 3.00 CR | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 149 | Deepak Hooda | India | 75 L | 1.70 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 150 | Will Jacks | England | 2.00 CR | 5.25 CR | Mumbai Indians |
| 151 | Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 1.50 CR | 2.40 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 152 | Sai Kishore | India | 75 L | 2.00 CR | Gujrat Titans |
| 153 | Romario Shepherd | West Indies | 1.50 CR | 1.50 CR | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 154 | Josh Philippe | Australia | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 155 | Spencer Johnson | Australia | 2.00 CR | 2.80 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 156 | Umran Malik | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 157 | Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 158 | Ishant Sharma | India | 75 L | 75 L | Gujrat Titans |
| 159 | Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | 75 L | 1.60 CR | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 160 | Naveen-ul-Haq | Afghanistan | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 161 | Jaydev Unadkat | India | 1.00 CR | 1.00 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 161 | Umesh Yadav | India | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 163 | Rishad Hossain | Bangladesh | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 164 | Harnoor Pannu | India | 30 L | 30 L | Punjab Kings |
| 165 | Andre Siddarth | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 167 | Yudhvir Singh | India | 30 L | 35 L | Rajasthan Royals |
| 168 | Arshin Kulkarni | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 169 | Shivam Singh | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 170 | LR Chethan | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 171 | Ashwani Kumar | India | 30 L | 30 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 172 | Akash Singh | India | 30 L | 30 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 173 | Gurjapneet Singh | India | 30 L | 2.20 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 174 | Raghav Goyal | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 175 | Bailapudi Yeswanth | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 176 | Brandon King | West Indies | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 177 | Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 178 | Steve Smith | Australia | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 179 | Gus Atkinson | England | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 180 | Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 1.25 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 181 | Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 2.00 CR | 2.00 CR | Mumbai Indians |
| 182 | Jayant Yadav | India | 75 L | 75 L | Gujrat Titans |
| 183 | Fazalhaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | 2.00 CR | 2.00 CR | Rajasthan Royals |
| 184 | Richard Gleeson | England | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 185 | Alzarri Joseph | West Indies | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 186 | Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | UNSOLD | ||
| 187 | Kuldeep Sen | India | 75 L | 80 L | Punjab Kings |
| 188 | Reece Topley | England | 75 L | 75 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 189 | Luke Wood | England | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 200 | Sachin Dhas | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 201 | Priyansh Arya | India | 30 L | 3.80 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 202 | Manoj Bhandage | India | 30 L | 30 L | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 203 | Vipraj Nigam | India | 30 L | 50 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 204 | Shrijith Krishnan | India | 30 L | 30 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 205 | Arpit Guleria | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 206 | Jacob Bethell | England | 1.25 CR | 2.60 CR | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 207 | Brydon Carse | England | 1.00 CR | 1.00 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 208 | Aaron Hardie | Australia | 1.25 CR | 1.25 CR | Punjab Kings |
| 209 | Sarfaraz Khan | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 210 | Kyle Mayers | West Indies | 1.50 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 211 | Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | 75 L | 75 L | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 222 | Matt Short | Australia | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 223 | Jason Behrendorff | Australia | 1.50 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 224 | Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | 75 L | 75 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 225 | Nathan Ellis | Australia | 1.25 CR | 2.00 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 226 | Shamar Joseph | West Indies | 75 L | 75 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 227 | Shivam Mavi | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 228 | Navdeep Saini | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 290 | Salman Nizar | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 230 | Aniket Verma | India | 30 L | 30 L | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 231 | Raj Angad Bawa | India | 30 L | 30 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 232 | Emanjot Chahal | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 233 | Musheer Khan | India | 30 L | 30 L | Punjab Kings |
| 234 | Suryansh Shedge | India | 30 L | 30 L | Punjab Kings |
| 235 | Kulwant Khejroliya | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 236 | Divesh Sharma | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 237 | Naman Tiwari | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 238 | Prince Yadav | India | 30 L | 30 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 239 | Jamie Overton | England | 1.50 CR | 1.50 CR | Chennai Super Kings |
| 240 | Xavier Bartlett | Australia | 75 L | 80 L | Punjab Kings |
| 241 | Dilshan Madushanka | Sri Lanka | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 242 | Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 243 | Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | 1.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 244 | Sandeep Warrier | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 245 | Abdul Basith | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 246 | Yuvraj Chaudhary | India | 30 L | 30 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 247 | Kamlesh Nagarkoti | India | 30 L | 30 L | Chennai Super Kings |
| 248 | Tejasvi Dahiya | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 249 | Lance Morris | Australia | 1.25 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 250 | Olly Stone | England | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 251 | Pyla Avinash | India | 30 L | 30 L | Punjab Kings |
| 252 | Ramakrishna Ghosh | India | 30 L | 30 L | Chennai Super Kings |
| 253 | Raj Limbani | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 254 | Shiva Singh | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 255 | Anshuman Hooda | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 256 | Satyanarayana Raju | India | 30 L | 30 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 257 | Dwaine Pretorius | South Africa | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 258 | Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwean | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 259 | Atit Sheth | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 260 | Vijay Kumar | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 261 | Roston Chase | west indies | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 262 | Nathan Smith | New Zealand | 1.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 263 | Kyle Jamieson | New Zealand | 1.50 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 264 | Chris Jordan | England | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 265 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India | 30 L | 1.10 CR | Rajsthan Royals |
| 266 | Ripal Patel | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 267 | Abvinash singh | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 268 | Sanjay Yadav | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 269 | Eshan Malinga | Sri Lanka | 30 L | 1.20 CR | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 270 | Umang Kumar | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 271 | Digvijay Deshmukh | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 272 | Yash Dabas | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 273 | Devdutt Padikkal | India | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 274 | David Warner | Australia | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 275 | Anmolpreet Singh | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 276 | Luvnith Sisodia | India | 30 L | 30 L | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 277 | Piyush Chawla | India | 50 L | UNSOLD | |
| 278 | Shreyas Gopal | India | 30 L | 30 L | Chennai Super Kings |
| 279 | Mayank Agarawal | India | 1.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 280 | Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 2.00 CR | 2.00 CR | Gujrat Titans |
| 281 | Ajinkya Rahane | India | 1.50 CR | 1.50 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 282 | Shardul Thakur | India | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 283 | Donovan Ferreira | South Africa | 75 L | 75 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 284 | Swastik Chikara | India | 30 L | 30 L | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 285 | Pukhraj Mann | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 286 | Anukul Roy | India | 30 L | 40 L | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 287 | Vansh Bedi | India | 30 L | 55 L | Chennai Super Kings |
| 288 | Arjun Tendulkar | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 289 | Prince Choudhary | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 290 | Prashant Solanki | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 291 | Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 292 | Moeen Ali | England | 2.00 CR | 2.00 CR | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 293 | Umran Malik | India | 75 L | 75 L | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 294 | Sachin Baby | India | 30 L | 30 L | SunRisers Hyderabad |
| 295 | Andre Siddarth | India | 30 L | 30 L | Chennai Super Kings |
| 296 | Rajvardhan Hangargekar | India | 30 L | 30 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 297 | Tanush Kotian | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 298 | Arshin Kulkarni | India | 30 L | 30 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 299 | LR Chethan | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 300 | Murugan Ashwin | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 301 | Matthew Breetzke | South Africa | 75 L | 75 L | Lucknow Super Gaints |
| 302 | Brandon King | West Indies | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 303 | Gus Atkinson | England | 2.00 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 304 | Sikandar Raza | Zimbabve | 1.25 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 305 | Tom Latham | New Zealand | 1.50 CR | UNSOLD | |
| 306 | Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | 75 L | 1.50 CR | Rajasthan Royals |
| 307 | Leus du Plooy | South Africa | 50 L | UNSOLD | |
| 308 | Praveen Dubey | India | 30 L | 30 L | Punjab Kings |
| 309 | Ajay Mandal | India | 30 L | 30 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 310 | Shivalik Sharma | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 311 | Manvanth Kumar | India | 30 L | 30 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 312 | Kulwant Khejroliya | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 313 | Ottniel Baartman | South Africa | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 314 | Sandeep Warrier | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 315 | Tejasvi Dahiya | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 316 | Karim Janat | India | 75 L | 75 L | Gujrat Titans |
| 317 | Raj Limbani | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 318 | Bevon Jacobs | New Zealand | 30 L | 30 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 319 | Atit Sheth | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 320 | Tripurana Vijay | India | 30 L | 30 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 321 | Madhav Tiwari | India | 30 L | 40 L | Delhi Capitals |
| 322 | Khrievitso Kense | Nagaland | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 323 | Arjun Tendulkar | India | 30 L | 30 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 324 | Lizaad Williams | South Africa | 75 L | 75 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 325 | Shivam Mavi | India | 75 L | UNSOLD | |
| 326 | Kulwant Khejroliya | India | 30 L | 30 L | Gujrat Titans |
| 327 | Ottniel Baartman | South Africa | 75 L | UNSOLD | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 328 | Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | 1.00 CR | 1.00 CR | |
| 329 | Abhinandan Singh | India | 30 L | 30 L | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 330 | Raj Limbani | India | 30 L | UNSOLD | |
| 331 | Ashok Sharma | India | 30 L | 30 L | Rajasthan Royals |
| 332 | Vignesh Puthur | India | 30 L | 30 L | Mumbai Indians |
| 333 | Mohit Rathee | India | 30 L | 30 L | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Arshdeep Singh: The Big RTM Move
One of the most talked-about moments in the auction was Arshdeep Singh’s purchase.
The left-arm pacer was retained by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a whopping Rs 18 crore, thanks to the use of the Right to Match (RTM) card.
His strong performance in recent seasons has made him one of the top fast bowlers in India.
The RTM mechanism allowed PBKS to hold on to their prized asset without facing a bidding war.
Shreyas Iyer: The Most Expensive Player
Shreyas Iyer became the most expensive player of the auction, with a price tag of Rs 26.75 crore.
His consistent performances for India, along with his leadership qualities, made him an attractive prospect.
After an intense bidding war, Iyer was acquired by PBKS.
His addition to the team strengthens their middle order and brings leadership experience to the squad.
Rishabh Pant: The Premium Purchase
Rishabh Pant, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, fetched an astounding Rs 27 crore, making him one of the most expensive players of the auction.
Bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Pant’s aggressive batting and ability to turn games around will be a huge asset to his new team.
His performance in the IPL has always been impressive, and he continues to be one of India’s most explosive talents.
Kagiso Rabada: The Pace Sensation
Kagiso Rabada, the South African pacer, was acquired by Gujarat Titans (GT) for Rs 10.75 crore.
Rabada’s ability to deliver in crunch moments with his pace and wicket-taking ability has earned him a top spot in the auction.
His pace attack will complement Gujarat’s already strong bowling unit, adding more firepower to their lineup.
Jos Buttler: The English Power-Hitter
Jos Buttler, the England wicketkeeper-batter, was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 15.75 crore.
Buttler is one of the top T20 batsmen in the world, known for his big-hitting ability and consistency in the IPL.
His experience in the T20 format, along with his power-hitting, will give GT a formidable top-order presence.
Mitchell Starc: A Vital Addition
Mitchell Starc, the Australian fast bowler, was acquired by Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs 11.75 crore.
Starc’s ability to bowl at high speeds, especially in the death overs, makes him a valuable asset for any team.
His performance in international cricket, especially in the shorter formats, makes him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket.
Mohammed Shami: The Experienced Bowler
Mohammed Shami, a stalwart in Indian cricket, was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 10 crore.
Shami’s experience and ability to bowl in all phases of the game make him a crucial acquisition.
His performance in recent seasons has shown that he remains one of India’s premier fast bowlers, and SRH will benefit greatly from his inclusion.
David Miller: The South African Power-Hitter
David Miller, the South African middle-order batter, was bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Rs 7.5 crore.
Miller’s powerful hitting and ability to finish games make him a valuable addition to any team.
He has been in great form recently, especially in T20 leagues around the world, and his experience in high-pressure situations will help LSG.
Yuzvendra Chahal: The Most Expensive Indian Spinner of IPL Auction History
Yuzvendra Chahal, one of India’s premier legspinners, was sold to the Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore.
Chahal’s ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs makes him a key player in any T20 side.
His recent performances in international cricket and the IPL have been top-notch, and he will add significant value to PBKS’s bowling attack.
Mohammed Siraj: The Rising Star
Mohammed Siraj, who has been in brilliant form for India, was purchased by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 12.25 crore.
Known for his accurate yorkers and ability to bowl in the powerplay and death overs, Siraj will strengthen GT’s bowling attack even further.
His growing reputation as one of the best fast bowlers in the world has earned him this lucrative deal.
Liam Livingstone for 8.75 Crores, Defeating CSK
In a major move during the IPL 2025 mega auction, England’s T20I star Liam Livingstone was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The powerful all-rounder was among the most sought-after players, drawing attention on the first day of bidding.
RCB started the bidding with an initial offer of 2 Crores, with Delhi Capitals quickly joining the race.
As the bidding intensified, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) also entered, but RCB ultimately won the auction for 8.75 Crores.
Livingstone, known for his hard-hitting batting and handy spin bowling, will be a valuable addition to RCB’s squad.
With a strike rate of 162.46, he has previously impressed in IPL, making significant contributions for Punjab Kings.
Having made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals in 2019, Livingstone became a household name at Punjab Kings.
In 39 innings, he scored 939 runs, with most of those runs coming for Punjab. His aggressive style will bring added firepower to RCB in IPL 2025.
KL Rahul Joins Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 Crore at IPL 2025 Auction
KL Rahul, the former captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore during the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Rahul, who was released by LSG after a disappointing seventh-place finish in IPL 2024, entered the auction at a base price of Rs 2 crore.
Rahul is known for his versatility, excelling as a top-order batter, wicketkeeper, and leader.
His ability to perform in multiple roles sparked a bidding war at the auction.
Rahul had captained LSG for three seasons, leading them to two playoffs but facing a downfall in 2024.
His departure from LSG came amid rumors of a fallout with the team owner, following viral footage of a heated discussion between them.
This led to Rahul’s release before the mega auction.
Over his IPL career, Rahul has played for several franchises, including Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, and LSG.
He has scored 4683 runs in 132 IPL matches at a strike rate of 134.61. Additionally, he has four centuries and 37 fifties.
With his impressive T20 record, including 7586 runs in 226 matches at a strike rate of 135.85, Rahul continues to be one of the most sought-after players in the IPL.
Harry Brook Joins Delhi Capitals for ₹6.25 Crore in IPL 2025 Auction
Delhi Capitals acquired England batter Harry Brook for ₹6.25 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Brook had set a base price of ₹2 crore for the auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The batter missed IPL 2024 due to personal reasons after being picked by Delhi Capitals. In IPL 2023, he represented Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 190 runs in 11 matches with one century.
Brook’s T20 record includes 707 runs in 39 T20Is at a strike rate of 146.07. Overall, he has 3,358 runs in T20 cricket, averaging 33.58 with three centuries.
With his consistent performances, Brook is expected to strengthen DC’s batting lineup in IPL 2025.
Aiden Markram Joins Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2 Crore in IPL 2025 Auction
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured South Africa’s Aiden Markram for ₹2 crore during IPL 2025 auction.
Markram previously played for Punjab Kings before moving to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2022. Transitioning seamlessly, Markram delivered an impressive 381 runs that season at an average of 47.63.
In IPL 2023, Markram became SRH’s captain but struggled, scoring only 248 runs from 13 matches. Pat Cummins replaced Markram as SRH captain in IPL 2024, with Markram contributing 220 runs that season.
Markram’s consistent performances make him a valuable addition to LSG, promising stability and experience in 2025.
Devon Conway Returns to CSK for ₹6.25 Crore in IPL 2025 Auction
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have successfully brought back Kiwi opener Devon Conway for ₹6.25 crore.
Conway’s absence in IPL 2024 significantly impacted CSK’s campaign, leading to an underwhelming season. During the IPL 2025 auction, CSK opened the bidding for Conway at his base price of ₹2 crore.
Punjab Kings fiercely competed with CSK, but Conway eventually went to Chennai for ₹6.25 crore. Conway has proven himself indispensable to CSK, consistently delivering at the top of the batting order.
In IPL 2023, Conway scored 672 runs at an average of 51.69 and a strike rate of 139.71. His exceptional partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad helped CSK win their fifth IPL title in 2023.
Across 23 IPL matches, Conway has accumulated 924 runs, averaging 48.63 with a strike rate of 141.28.
Securing Conway for this price is considered a steal, given his consistency and match-winning performances. CSK fans are thrilled to see Conway back, ready to form crucial partnerships for the upcoming season.
Rahul Tripathi Joins CSK for ₹3.40 Crore in IPL 2025 Auction”
Rahul Tripathi has been signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹3.40 crore in IPL 2025. Starting with a base price of ₹75 lakh, he sparked a bidding war at the auction.
Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders showed strong interest before CSK secured his services. Known for consistency, Tripathi brings the ability to anchor innings and accelerate when required.
Debuting in IPL 2017, he impressed with a stunning 93 against Kolkata Knight Riders for Pune. Over the years, he has represented teams like KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad, proving his reliability.
In IPL 2024, Tripathi scored 317 runs in 13 matches, averaging 28.81 with a strike rate of 136.85. His ability to handle both pace and spin makes him a crucial player for Chennai in 2025.
CSK fans are excited to see Tripathi’s skills bolster their batting lineup for the upcoming season. He joins the five-time champions, aiming to add depth and versatility to their top-order batting.
Jake Fraser-McGurk Retained by Delhi Capitals for ₹9 Crore in IPL 2025 Auction
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been retained by Delhi Capitals for ₹9 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. The auction, held in Jeddah, witnessed intense bidding for the talented Australian opener’s services.
Initially, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants aggressively pursued Fraser-McGurk before Delhi intervened. The Delhi Capitals used their Right to Match card, securing the 22-year-old for their team again.
In his debut IPL season in 2024, he scored 330 runs at a blistering strike rate of 234. Fraser-McGurk’s explosive batting has made him one of the most exciting young players in IPL history.
This year, he also debuted for Australia in ODIs and T20Is, further boosting his cricketing profile. Across T20 franchise leagues, he has amassed 1,169 runs with an impressive strike rate of 152.41.
The Delhi Capitals are thrilled to retain Fraser-McGurk, ensuring a powerful addition to their batting lineup. Fans eagerly anticipate his performance in IPL 2025, hoping he will continue his remarkable form.
Harshal Patel Signed by SRH for ₹8 Crore in IPL 2025 Auction
Harshal Patel, the IPL 2024 Purple Cap winner, was signed by SRH for ₹8 crore.
In the 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah, SRH secured Harshal’s services for the season.
Despite his stellar performance, the Punjab Kings surprisingly released him after IPL 2024, shocking many fans.
Harshal Patel’s inclusion will bring valuable experience and character to the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad.
Journey:
Harshal Patel began his IPL journey with RCB during the 2012 season and stayed until 2017. From 2018 to 2020, Harshal represented the Delhi Capitals, showcasing his consistency in various matches.
Ahead of IPL 2021, Harshal returned to RCB in a trade deal with the Delhi Capitals. After winning the Purple Cap in 2021, he was released by RCB after the 2023 IPL season.
Punjab Kings then signed Harshal for ₹11.75 crore, where he delivered an excellent 2024 season.
RCB Performance:
In two spells with RCB, Harshal played 80 matches and claimed 99 wickets at 23.17. He maintained an economy rate of 8.47, taking two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul.
During his Purple Cap season, he claimed 32 wickets from 15 matches, averaging an impressive 14.34.
PBKS and DC Performance:
For the Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, Harshal took 24 wickets from 14 matches at an average of 19.88. With Delhi Capitals between 2018 and 2020, Harshal bagged 12 wickets in 12 matches, averaging 31.50. Sunrisers Hyderabad is hopeful Harshal Patel will shine for them in the IPL 2025 campaign.
Rachin Ravindra Back to CSK By RTM Card
Rachin Ravindra quickly made a name for himself with his performances at the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he scored 578 runs. This caught the attention of many, including the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In IPL 2024, Ravindra played his debut season for CSK. He proved his worth with his all-round abilities, contributing with the bat and ball.
In IPL 2025’s mega auction, CSK exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card to buy Ravindra back. Initially, CSK bid for him at his base price of INR 1.5 crores, but PBKS raised the bid. Eventually, CSK secured Ravindra for INR 4 crores, reaffirming their belief in his potential.
Ravindra’s versatility will be a boost to CSK’s already strong batting lineup. He can bat at various positions and also bowl slow left-arm orthodox, which will add value in the middle overs. This season, his return to CSK strengthens their team even more, alongside established names like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway.
In the IPL 2024 season, Ravindra scored 222 runs with an impressive strike rate of 160.87. His season started well, with quick-fire knocks against teams like RCB and Gujarat Titans. However, his form dipped later, but he still showed potential as a top-order batsman.
Ravindra was initially picked by CSK for INR 1.8 crores in 2023. Despite his expectations of being a backup player, Ravindra stepped up when Devon Conway got injured. Now, with his return, CSK fans are hoping for even more exciting performances from the young talent.
Ravichandran Ashwin Reunites with CSK After 9 Years
Ravi Ashwin, one of India’s greatest off-spinners, made a return to CSK in the IPL 2025 auction. With more than 760 international wickets, Ashwin has been a key figure in world cricket, especially in Test matches. He has been part of two World Cup-winning teams and is renowned for his performance in Asian conditions.
CSK brought Ashwin back for INR 9.75 crore. Previously, he played for CSK from 2008 to 2015. During that period, he played a crucial role in CSK’s IPL triumphs in 2010 and 2011. After CSK’s ban in 2016, Ashwin moved to other franchises like Rising Pune Supergiants, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals.
Although Ashwin had an underwhelming IPL 2024 season, managing only nine wickets in 15 games, his overall IPL record remains impressive. With 180 wickets in 212 IPL matches, he has maintained a solid economy rate of 7.12. His return to CSK after almost a decade will strengthen their bowling attack.
With Ashwin’s vast experience and skill, CSK hopes he will play a key role in the upcoming season. His leadership experience and knowledge will be invaluable for the younger players. The franchise and fans are excited about this reunion and are expecting great things from the veteran off-spinner.
KKR Signs Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 23.75 Crore at IPL 2025 Mega Auction
Venkatesh Iyer became one of the biggest stars of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) broke the bank, paying a massive Rs 23.75 crore to bring him back. Iyer, who was not retained by KKR ahead of the auction, has scored 1,326 runs in 50 IPL matches.
Iyer’s base price was set at Rs 2 crore, and KKR made the first bid. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) quickly entered the bidding war, trying to outbid KKR. Iyer played a crucial role in KKR’s title-winning campaign last season, so the bidding intensified.
The price rose steadily, with LSG raising the bid to Rs 6 crore, but they dropped out. KKR continued their pursuit, pushing the bid to Rs 7.75 crore. Just as it seemed KKR had secured him, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) entered the fray.
The bidding war became intense as the price soared past Rs 12 crore. KKR pushed the bid to Rs 14 crore, with RCB countering. The competition heated up, with the price touching Rs 19 crore. KKR maintained the lead at Rs 19.25 crore, but RCB wasn’t backing down.
As the bid crossed Rs 20 crore, KKR held the advantage at Rs 20.75 crore. RCB fought fiercely, but eventually, the price reached Rs 23.75 crore. After a final round of bidding, RCB dropped out, and Iyer was sold back to KKR for Rs 23.75 crore.
IPL 2025 Auction: PBKS Acquire Marcus Stoinis for ₹11 Crore
In the IPL 2025 mega auction, Punjab Kings (PBKS) spent ₹11 crore to acquire Marcus Stoinis. Stoinis, the Australian all-rounder, was released by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) despite his stellar performance in 2024. His base price was set at ₹2 crore, and PBKS saw the potential value in him.
Stoinis had a remarkable 2024 season, amassing 388 runs at a strike rate of 147.52. He also took four wickets with his seam-up bowling. One of his major achievements was an unforgettable knock of 124* off 63 balls, which led LSG to a six-wicket victory over CSK.
His record-breaking century became the highest individual score in IPL run-chases. Additionally, it became the highest score for LSG in the tournament. Stoinis’s ability with both bat and ball made him a valuable asset for PBKS.
Before joining LSG, Stoinis had represented multiple teams in the IPL, including the Punjab Kings. He began his IPL journey in 2016 with the Kings. In total, he has scored 1,866 runs from 96 matches at a strike rate of 142.00.
Moreover, Stoinis has taken 43 wickets in the IPL, averaging 29.62. His all-around skills and consistency make him a sought-after player in the league. The PBKS management hopes his experience will strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
Mitchell Marsh Joins LSG for ₹3.4 Crore
Australia’s Mitchell Marsh has been signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for ₹3.4 crore. Marsh, who played for Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2024, was released by the franchise before the auction. His base price was set at ₹2 crore, but LSG successfully bid for him during the auction.
Despite his potential, Marsh’s IPL career has been hampered by recurring injuries. He has played just 42 matches, making his IPL debut in 2009. Throughout his career, Marsh has represented five different franchises, including Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rising Pune Supergiants, and Pune Warriors India.
The Aussie all-rounder has played for Delhi Capitals in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Marsh has been a key figure in T20 cricket worldwide, with 4,425 runs at a strike rate of 132.92. Additionally, he has taken 85 wickets across 187 T20 matches, showcasing his value as both a batsman and a bowler.
With his vast experience, Marsh’s addition to LSG strengthens their squad for the upcoming IPL season.
Glenn Maxwell Sold to Punjab Kings for ₹4.2 Crore
Glenn Maxwell has been bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹4.2 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Initially, Sunrisers Hyderabad opened the bidding at ₹2 crore. However, PBKS battled them and secured Maxwell at ₹2.60 crore. Chennai Super Kings briefly entered the bidding at ₹2.80 crore but stepped aside.
This will be Maxwell’s second stint with PBKS after playing for them from 2014 to 2021. Despite a disappointing 2024 season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Maxwell’s all-round abilities make him an appealing option for any team. In 2024, he scored only 52 runs in 10 games for RCB.
Maxwell’s IPL record includes 1,266 runs and 18 wickets in four seasons with RCB. Overall, he has scored over 2,700 runs at a strike rate of 156 in IPL history. Known as the “Big Show,” Maxwell is famous for his unorthodox strokes, including reverse sweeps and switch hits.
His ability as a middle-order hitter and part-time spinner provides great value to his team. Maxwell’s recent performance, including 43 runs off 19 balls against Pakistan, highlights his ability under pressure. Despite the low price, he remains a key asset for PBKS in IPL 2025.
Quinton De Kock
South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹3.60 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
De Kock entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Initially, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians showed interest, but KKR secured him through strategic bidding.
De Kock has been a consistent performer in the IPL, with 2,870 runs from 92 matches.
He maintains an impressive strike rate of 134.08, making him one of the top overseas players in the league.
In IPL 2024, playing for Lucknow Super Giants, he scored 384 runs in 12 matches, averaging 32.00 with a strike rate of 142.
Despite his strong performances, Lucknow released de Kock, making him a valuable target in the auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders, after losing captain Shreyas Iyer, are focusing on creating a balanced team.
This strategic move aims to help them compete for their third IPL title.
RCB Signs Phil Salt for ₹11.50 Crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have successfully signed English wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt for ₹11.50 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. After an impressive performance with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2024, Salt triggered an intense bidding war. RCB ultimately secured him, overcoming strong competition from KKR.
Phil Salt has been considered a potential candidate for the RCB captaincy in IPL 2025. His strong batting form and leadership qualities made him a valuable addition to the team. RCB’s decision to splurge on Salt followed their earlier acquisition of Liam Livingstone.
Salt’s signing marks a significant move for RCB as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The auction has already seen several big-money deals, with players like Ravichandran Ashwin and Venkatesh Iyer also fetching massive bids. This year’s IPL auction promises to bring exciting changes and high-level competition.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 2 crore at the IPL 2025 auction.
The Afghanistan star registered for the auction with a base price of INR 2 crore.
Gurbaz’s IPL journey began in 2022 when Gujarat Titans signed him as a replacement for Jason Roy.
However, he didn’t feature in a match that season. In 2023, he was traded to Kolkata Knight Riders, making his IPL debut.
That year, he played 11 matches, scoring 227 runs with two half-centuries.
Despite facing competition in 2024, Gurbaz played a few matches later in the season.
He scored 62 runs in three games. Additionally, he excelled in the 2024 T20 World Cup, finishing as the highest run-scorer with 281 runs and three fifties.
This performance has solidified his reputation as a top white-ball opener, making him a valuable player in the IPL 2025 auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for his base price, INR 2 crore, at the auction.
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan has been signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 11.25 crore at the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Kishan’s breakthrough season came in IPL 2020 when he scored 516 runs at a strike rate of 145.76.
Recently, he featured in India A’s tour of Australia, Irani Cup, and Ranji Trophy.
His return to first-class cricket began with two matches for India C in the Duleep Trophy.
Kishan made his IPL debut in 2016 with Gujarat Lions before moving to Mumbai Indians in 2018.
He played for Mumbai until the end of last season before being released into the auction pool.
Over the years, the left-handed batter has scored 2,644 IPL runs at a strike rate of 135.87.
In the 2022 mega auction, Mumbai Indians re-signed him for Rs. 15.25 crore.
Jitesh Sharma
Jitesh Sharma Bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 11 Crore at IPL Auction 2025
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma has entered the IPL 2025 mega auction with a base price of INR 1 crore.
The 31-year-old previously represented Punjab Kings in IPL 2024.
After years of hard work in domestic cricket, Jitesh finally got his IPL contract in 2022.
Punjab Kings signed him, and he quickly impressed with his aggressive batting style.
In his debut IPL season, Jitesh played 12 matches, scoring 234 runs with a strike rate of 164.
In IPL 2023, he participated in all 14 games, amassing 309 runs at a strike rate above 155.
These strong performances earned Jitesh a call-up to the Indian team.
In October 2023, he made his T20I debut for India and has played 9 T20I matches since then.
In IPL 2024, he scored 187 runs and even captained Punjab Kings in the final match of the season.
At the IPL 2025 mega auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore bought Jitesh Sharma for INR 11 crore.
Initially, Bengaluru made a bid of INR 7 crore, which Punjab Kings considered using their Right to Match (RTM). However, Punjab chose not to go further when Bengaluru raised their bid to INR 11 crore.
Josh Hazelwood
RCB Signs Josh Hazlewood for ₹12.50 Crore
Josh Hazlewood, the Australian pacer, has secured a major deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025. Hazlewood, who had set his base price at ₹2 crore, was bought for ₹12.50 crore at the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hazlewood has had a successful, though brief, IPL career. He started in 2020 with Chennai Super Kings, playing just three matches. His best season came in 2022, when he took 20 wickets in 12 games for RCB at an average of 18.85. However, in 2023, he played only three matches and missed the next season.
RCB’s decision to spend ₹12.50 crore shows their commitment to strengthening their bowling attack. Hazlewood will be a key player in leading their pace attack for the upcoming season.
Despite excelling in Test cricket, Hazlewood has been highly effective in T20s as well. In 107 T20 matches, he has taken 136 wickets at an average of 22.31, including five four-wicket hauls.
This signing makes Hazlewood RCB’s biggest purchase of the auction, and fans are excited about his return to the team.
Prasidh Krishna
Gujarat Titans Secure Prasidh Krishna for ₹9.5 Crore
The Gujarat Titans have signed Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna for ₹9.5 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. This decision follows the team’s choice not to retain their previous bowler, Mohammed Shami, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Krishna, a right-arm pacer, has played 51 IPL matches and taken 49 wickets. His consistent performance in past seasons played a key role in Gujarat Titans’ decision to invest in him. The move strengthens their bowling attack ahead of the next season.
Overall, Gujarat Titans’ strategic signing highlights their focus on improving their pace bowling for IPL 2025.
Avesh Khan
LSG Buy Avesh Khan for ₹9.75 Crore
Avesh Khan will play for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025. At the mega auction in Jeddah, LSG spent₹9.75 crore on Avesh, who had set his base price at₹2 crore. Avesh was released by the Rajasthan Royals and has taken 74 wickets in the IPL so far.
Avesh started his IPL journey in 2017 with Royal Challengers Bangalore, taking one wicket in his debut match. He joined the Delhi Capitals in 2018 and made a mark in IPL 2021 with 24 wickets.
In 2022, Lucknow Super Giants signed him for ₹10 crore, where he claimed 18 wickets in 13 matches. In 2023, he managed only 8 wickets in 9 matches.
Avesh was traded to Rajasthan Royals in November 2023 and impressed by taking 19 wickets in IPL 2024. Now, LSG has bought him back for IPL 2025 to strengthen their bowling attack.
Anrich Nortje
Kolkata Knight Riders Sign Anrich Nortje for ₹6.5 Crore
Anrich Nortje has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹6.5 crore in IPL 2025. The bidding war was between KKR and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), with LSG withdrawing at ₹6.5 crore. Nortje’s speed and bounce make him a great fit for Eden Gardens’ pitch.
Nortje is known for his impressive pace, consistently bowling over 150 kph, and deadly yorkers. He has taken 180 wickets in 142 T20 games, maintaining a solid economy rate of 7.6. His aggressive approach makes him one of the fiercest bowlers worldwide.
Anrich Nortje’s IPL journey began in 2019 with KKR, but he was sidelined due to injury. In 2020, Delhi Capitals (DC) signed him as an injury replacement for Chris Woakes. He immediately impressed with his speed, helping DC reach the final and taking 22 wickets that season.
Although injuries limited his appearances in 2021 and 2022, Nortje still made an impact. In 2024, he returned to form with Delhi Capitals, but KKR has now secured him for the 2025 season.
At KKR, Nortje will partner with Harshit Rana in the pace attack, strengthening their bowling lineup.
Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer Returns to Rajasthan Royals for ₹12.5 Crore
Jofra Archer has made a return to Rajasthan Royals (RR) after being bought for ₹12.5 Crore. Archer, 29, previously played for RR from 2018 to 2021, enjoying a successful stint. Rajasthan Royals secured the English pacer at the IPL 2025 Auction in Saudi Arabia, with Rahul Dravid leading the bid.
Archer’s return strengthens RR’s bowling attack, as they look forward to another successful season. Archer’s pace and skills in the death overs make him a valuable asset to the Royals. His past success with the franchise makes this acquisition significant for their future campaigns.
Other notable deals at the auction included Shreyas Iyer’s record deal with Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 Crore. Additionally, Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever, sold for ₹27 Crore to Lucknow Super Giants.
As the IPL 2025 season nears, these high-profile signings are expected to add excitement to the competition.
Khaleel Ahmed
T Natrajan
T Natarajan Sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹10.75 Crore
Left-arm pacer T Natarajan was sold to Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹10.75 crore in the 2025 IPL mega auction. Natarajan, a star in T20 cricket, made his IPL debut in 2017 at 26 years old. He was initially signed by Kings XI Punjab before moving to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018.
With his left-arm pace and deadly yorkers, Natarajan became an important player in the IPL. He had a strong season in 2024, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad with 19 wickets in 14 matches.
Although he had a great 2024 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad released him ahead of the 2025 season. Now, Natarajan joins DC for the upcoming season, further strengthening their bowling attack.
Trent Boult
Trent Boult Returns to Mumbai Indians for ₹12.50 Crore
Veteran New Zealand pacer Trent Boult was signed by Mumbai Indians (MI) for ₹12.50 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Boult, released by Rajasthan Royals (RR), had a base price of ₹2 crore. In IPL 2024, he took 16 wickets and was one of the top bowlers for RR.
Boult had an impressive season in 2024, finishing with 16 wickets at an average of 27.68. He was also the top bowler in the Powerplay, with 12 wickets in this phase. Despite being released by RR, MI opted to spend big on Boult’s services.
Throughout his IPL career, Boult has played for five different teams, including Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and RR. He was part of MI’s title-winning squad in 2020 and has taken 121 wickets in 104 matches.
Notably, Boult is the only overseas pacer with over 50 IPL wickets in the Powerplay.
The Unsold Players
While many players were bought for substantial sums, a few remained unsold during the auction. These players, despite their potential, failed to attract any bidders. However, this does not mark the end of their IPL dreams, as they may still find opportunities in the future.
A New Era for IPL, The IPL 2025 mega auction has set the stage for another thrilling season of T20 cricket.
With star players like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Kagiso Rabada being bought for huge amounts, the competition for the upcoming season is expected to be fierce.
As the teams finalize their rosters, fans are eagerly waiting to see how these acquisitions will perform on the big stage.
The auction may have concluded, but the real excitement will begin when the IPL 2025 season kicks off.
Teams now have the opportunity to showcase their newly acquired players, and with so many talented individuals in the mix, this season promises to be one of the most exciting in IPL history.
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