The first day Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction On Sunday, November 24, it was spectacularly displayed at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a large pool of 577 players to choose from, the preliminary stage only focused on top names from the top 12 sets. from the two-day auction. At the end of Day 1, 84 players went under the hammer, setting the stage for a high-priced bidding war between the franchises.
Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer breaking records
Goalkeeper-prone Rishabh pants became the center of attention The most expensive player in IPL history. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured his services for a staggering INR 27 crore, breaking all previous records. Pant’s explosive batting, leadership potential and adaptability made him the most sought-after player of the auction, underscoring his immense value in the shortest format.
Before Pant’s record-breaking contract, Shreyas Iyer He briefly held the title of the highest-earning player in IPL history. Kings of Punjab (PBKS) At INR 26.75 crore, it fetched a stylish mid-range batter. The addition of Iyer, known for his ability to anchor the shots and step up when needed, brings balance and stability to the PBKS batting line-up. Current champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made headlines by re-signing all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for a whopping sum of over INR 20 crores. Iyer’s versatility and reliable seam-bowling option proved invaluable for KKR. His performances in previous seasons have been instrumental in KKR’s success and prompted the franchise to break the bank for him.
Indian bowlers are highly rated: Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh
It was in high demand with Indian bowlers Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh yielding INR 18 crore each. Kings of Punjab (PBKS) Strengthening the bowling line-up, both bowlers got. Chahal, the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, and Arshdeep, one of the most promising left-handers in the league, are expected to play a vital role in PBKS’ title aspirations.
Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction showcased the rising value of Indian players in the league. High-profile acquisitions like Pant, Iyer and Iyer highlighted the willingness of premium franchises to pay for proven performers and game changers. As the auction progresses, the focus will be on uncovering hidden gems and finalizing squads for the highly anticipated season.
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Complete list of players sold in IPL 2025 mega auction with prices
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Devon Conway – INR 6.25 CR
- Rahul Tripathi – INR 3.4 CR
- Rachin Ravindra (RTM) – INR 4 CR
- R. Ashwin – INR 9.75 CR
- Khaleel Ahmed – INR 4.8 CR
- Noor Ahmed – INR 10 CR
- Sameer Rizvi – INR 95L
- Vijay Shankar – INR 1.2 CR
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Mitchell Starc – INR 11.75 CR
- KL Rahul – INR 14 CR
- Harry Brooke – INR 6.25 CR
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (RTM) – INR 9 CR
- Karun Nair – INR 50L
- T Natarajan – INR 10.75 CR
- Mohit Sharma – INR 2.2 CR
- Ashutosh Sharma – INR 3.8 CR
3. Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Kagiso Rabada – INR 10.75 CR
- Jos Buttler – INR 15.75 CR
- Muhammad Siraj – INR 12.25 CR
- Prasidh Krishna – INR 9.5 CR
- Nishant Sindhu – INR 30L
- Kumar Kushagra – INR 65L
- Manav Suthar – INR 30L
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Venkatesh Iyer – INR 23.75 CR
- Quinton de Kock – INR 3.6 CR
- Anrich Nortje – INR 6.5 CR
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – INR 2 CR
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – INR 3 CR
- Vaibhav Arora – INR 1.8 CR
- Mayank Markande – INR 30L
5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Rishabh Pants – INR 27 CR
- David Miller – INR 7.5 CR
- Aiden Markram – INR 2 CR
- Mitchell Marsh – INR 3.4 CR
- Avesh Khan – INR 9.75 CR
- Abdul Samad – INR 4.2 CR
- Aryan Juyal – INR 30L
6. Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Trent Boult – INR 12.5 CR
- Naman Dhir (RTM) – INR 5.25 CR
- Robin Minz – INR 65L
- Karn Sharma – INR 50L
7. Kings of Punjab (PBKS)
- Arshdeep Singh (RTM) – INR 18 CR
- Shreyas Iyer – INR 26.75 CR
- Yuzvendra Chahal – INR 18 CR
- Marcus Stoinis – INR 11 CR
- Glenn Maxwell – INR 4.2 CR
- Nehal Wadhera – INR 4.2 CR
- Harpreet Brar – INR 1.5 CR
- Vijaykumar Vyshak – INR 1.8 CR
- Yash Thakur – INR 1.6 CR
- Vishnu Vinod – INR 95L
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Jofra Archer – INR 12.5 CR
- Wanindu Hasaranga – INR 5.25 CR
- Maheesh Theekshana – INR 4.4 CR
- Mahipal Lomror – INR 1.7 CR
- Akash Madhwal – INR 1.2 CR
- Kumar Karthikeya – INR 30L
9. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Liam Livingstone – INR 8.75 CR
- Phil Salt – INR 11.5 CR
- Jitesh Sharma – INR 11 CR
- Josh Hazlewood – INR 12.5 CR
- Anuj Rawat – INR 30L
- Rasikh Salam Dar – INR 6 CR
- Suyash Sharma – INR 2.6 CR
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Mohammad Shami – INR 10 CR
- Harshal Patel – INR 8 CR
- Rahul Chahar – INR 3.2 CR
- Adam Zampa – INR 2.4 CR
- Atharva Taide – INR 30L
- Abhinav Manohar – INR 3.2 CR
- Simarjeet Singh – INR 1.5 CR
- Ishan Kishan – INR 11.25 CR
 2025 mega auction unfolded with grandeur at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah. Rishabh Pant stole the spotlight by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history.){kind=link}