IPL 2025 Mega Auction,Rishabh Panth is the king
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is one of the most exciting events in cricket. Over two days, teams are finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season This year, 1,574 cricketers initially registered for the IPL auction. The grand event is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the BCCI shortlisted 577 players. These players’ fates are being decided over a two-day mega auction. A maximum of 204 players can be picked during this period. On Day 1, 72 players found teams, some fetching hefty prices. The focus now shifts to Day 2 to see who secures lucrative deals and who faces disappointment.
The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has captured global attention with record-breaking bids. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore. Teams are finalizing their rosters, with high-profile players like Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer also fetching significant bids. The event highlights the expanding reach of cricket and the enormous financial stakes involved in the league.
The highest bid on Day 1 went to Rishabh Pant, who was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore, the highest price in IPL history. Previously leading Delhi Capitals, Pant's departure raises questions about Delhi’s leadership. Following him, Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, while Venkatesh Iyer returned to Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore. Other notable deals include:
Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings): ₹18 crore ,Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings): ₹18 crore, Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans): ₹15.75 crore ,KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals): ₹14 crore,
Remaining Budgets of Teams Chennai Super Kings: ₹15.60 crore, Delhi Capitals: ₹13.80 crore, Gujarat Titans: ₹17.50 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders: ₹10.05 crore, Lucknow Super Giants: ₹14.85 crore, Mumbai Indians: ₹26.10 crore, Punjab Kings: ₹22.50 crore, Rajasthan Royals: ₹17.35 crore,Royal Challengers Bangalore: ₹30.65 crore, Sunrisers Hyderabad: ₹5.15 crore.
Day 1 Team Purchases Gujarat Titans, Jos Buttler: ₹15.75 crore, Mohammed Siraj: ₹12.25 crore Kagiso Rabada: ₹10.25 crore. Prasidh Krishna: ₹9.50 crore Delhi Capitals KL Rahul: ₹14 crore Mitchell Starc: ₹11.75 crore T Natarajan: ₹10.75 crore Chennai Super Kings Noor Ahmed: ₹10 crore Ravichandran Ashwin: ₹9.75 crore Devon Conway: ₹6.25 crore.
Day 2: Key Players in Focus
Day 2 will see big names like Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Sam Curran, Deepak Chahar, Steve Smith, and Mustafizur Rahman go under the hammer. Stay tuned for more action! ## Source: Hindustan Times
