The IPL Auction 2025 electrified the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, showcasing record-breaking bids, unforgettable moments, and surprising outcomes over two thrilling days. Teams spent over Rs 467.95 crore on 72 players, while some big names went unsold, leaving fans and analysts buzzing.
Day 1: Record-Smashing Bids
The opening day of the IPL Auction 2025 saw a historic Rs 27.75 crore bid for Rishabh Pant, now the IPL’s most expensive player. Pant turned his near-fatal accident in 2022 into a story of triumph, reaching this milestone and inspiring many.
With a massive Rs 26.75 crore bid, Punjab Kings secured Shreyas Iyer, recognizing his captaincy that led KKR to their third IPL championship. They also retained Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore using the RTM card and matched that investment to bring in Yuzvendra Chahal, bolstering their team.
In a fierce bidding war, Venkatesh Iyer returned to KKR for Rs 23.75 crore, outshining overseas stars like Mitchell Starc, who joined Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore, a stark contrast to his Rs 24.75 crore record last year.
Rs 15.75 crore secured Jos Buttler for the Gujarat Titans, while Rs 10.75 crore brought Kagiso Rabada into their squad. CSK matched the excitement by welcoming Ravichandran Ashwin back for ₹9.75 crore, evoking nostalgic cheers.
Star Players Left Unsold
Franchises skipped bidding on David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, and Devdutt Padikkal on Day 1, leaving fans stunned. Day 2 saw them overlooking Kane Williamson, Ajinkya Rahane, and Prithvi Shaw.
Day 2: Young Talent Takes the Spotlight
Day 2 saw teams battling intensely in a bidding war for emerging and uncapped players. Marco Jansen, starting at Rs 1.25 crore, earned Rs 7 crore with PBKS. RCB roped in uncapped bowler Rasikh Salam Dar for Rs 6 crore, while PBKS grabbed Nehal Wadhera (Rs 4.20 crore). Abdul Samad also fetched Rs 4.20 crore for LSG.
Mumbai Indians entered late but left a mark, snapping up Trent Boult, Jofra Archer, and Josh Hazlewood for Rs 12.5 crore each.
In capped players, Washington Sundar went to Gujarat Titans for Rs 3.20 crore, while KKR secured Rovman Powell for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore.
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RCB Tops Budget Chart, SRH Plays It Strategic
After Day 1, RCB led with the largest remaining budget of Rs 30.65 crore, while SRH held the smallest at Rs 5.15 crore. These balances influenced Day 2 decisions, with RCB focusing on uncapped players and SRH making strategic picks.
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