IPL MEGA AUCTION:The much-anticipated IPL 2025 mega auction is underway, and this year, the excitement is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking the second consecutive year the auction is held outside of India, following last year’s event in Dubai. Fans and franchises alike are eagerly watching as top cricketers from across the globe are being auctioned.
IPL Mega Auctions Day 1 Highlights:
PL 2025 Auction Day 1 Highlights:
- Shreyas Iyer made a big splash, joining Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore after parting ways with Kolkata Knight Riders. He briefly held the record as the highest-priced player until Rishabh Pant was sold for a staggering ₹27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
- Delhi Capitals used their Right to Match (RTM) card for Rishabh Pant at ₹20.75 crore but chose not to match LSG’s final bid.
- Iyer is set to lead Punjab Kings, while Pant is likely to captain LSG in the upcoming season.
- Among the other notable buys, Yuzvendra Chahal was secured by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore, and former LSG skipper KL Rahul was picked up by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore.
- Mohammed Shami moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹10 crore, while Arshdeep Singh remained with Punjab Kings after they used their RTM card to buy him back for ₹18 crore.
- South African pacer Kagiso Rabada was picked up by Gujarat Titans for ₹10.75 crore.
- The auction featured a total of 577 players, including 367 Indians and 210 overseas cricketers. This was expanded with the inclusion of Jofra Archer, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Hardik Tamore.
- Franchises are competing to fill 204 slots, including 70 overseas player spots, as each team aims to assemble a squad of at least 18 players by the auction’s end.
IPL Auction 2025 players list Day1
IPL Auction 2025 sold Players List
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | TEAMS | BASE PRICE (₹) | SOLD FOR (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | India | PBKS | 2 crore | 18 crore (RTM) |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | GT | 2 crore | 10.75 crore |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | PBKS | 2 crore | 26.75 crore |
| Jos Buttler | England | GT | 2 crore | 15.75 crore |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | DC | 2 crore | 11.75 crore |
| Rishabh Pant | India | LSG | 2 crore | 27 crore |
| Mohammed Shami | India | SRH | 2 crore | 10 crore |
| David Miller | South Africa | LSG | 1.5 crore | 7.5 crore |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | India | PBKS | 2 crore | 18 crore |
| Mohammed Siraj | India | GT | 2 crore | 12.25 crore |
| Liam Livingstone | England | RCB | 2 crore | 8.75 crore |
| KL Rahul | India | DC | 2 crore | 14 crore |
| Harry Brook | England | DC | 2 crore | 6.25 crore |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | LSG | 2 crore | 2 crore |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | CSK | 2 crore | 6.25 crore |
| Rahul Tripathi | India | CSK | 75 lakh | 3.4 crore |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Australia | DC | 2 crore | 9 crore (RTM) |
| Harshal Patel | India | SRH | 2 crore | 8 crore |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | CSK | 1.5 crore | 4 crore (RTM) |
| R Ashwin | India | CSK | 2 crore | 9.75 crore |
| Venkatesh Iyer | India | KKR | 2 crore | 23.75 crore |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | PBKS | 2 crore | 11 crore |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | LSG | 2 crore | 3.4 crore |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | PBKS | 2 crore | 4.2 crore |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | KKR | 2 crore | 3.6 crore |
This list highlights some of the biggest moves in the IPL 2025 auction, with significant buys like Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, Rishabh Pant for ₹27 crore, and Arshdeep Singh being retained by PBKS for ₹18 crore through the RTM (Right to Match) card.
Key Auction Details:
- Date: November 24-25, 2024
- Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Players Up for Auction: 574, from an original pool of 1,574 candidates
- Total Slots Available: 204
- Franchise Budgets: ₹641.5 crore collectively
This year, the auction features 208 international stars, 12 uncapped international prospects, and 318 uncapped Indian players, ensuring a thrilling bidding war for some of the biggest names in the cricketing world.
Top Stars in the Auction: Among the high-profile Indian stars on the list are Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep Singh, each of whom is expected to attract significant attention from the franchises. With the purse strings loosened, the 10 IPL franchises are gearing up to assemble their dream teams for the 2025 season, making this auction one of the most exciting yet.
As the bidding war heats up, IPL fans around the world are eagerly awaiting Day 2, where names like Faf du Plessis, Sam Curran, and Prithvi Shaw will go under the hammer, further intensifying the competition.
Stay tuned for more updates as the IPL 2025 mega auction unfolds in Jeddah, and witness some of the most talented players find their new homes for the upcoming season!
How to Watch the IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live?
Don’t want to miss a moment of the action? You can catch all the drama of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction live!
- TV Broadcast: Tune in to Star Sports Network for live coverage.
- Live Streaming: Stream the auction live on the JioCinema app or website, ensuring you don’t miss any of the exciting bidding action from wherever you are.
With the IPL 2025 Mega Auction set to bring both surprises and nail-biting moments, fans can expect a spectacle that will be talked about for years. The combination of big-name players, strategic budgets, and the suspense of RTM will keep everyone at the edge of their seats. Make sure to tune in on November 24 and 25 to see which players your favorite franchise picks up and get ready for an exciting new season of IPL!
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