Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jedda, Saudi Arabia saw intense bidding from the 10 franchises as they competed to secure their top targets. The first day of the auction saw Lucknow Super Giants' record-breaking ₹27 crore purchase of Rishabh Pant and a total spending of ₹467.95 crore. Day 2 featured the auction of 33 capped players and an accelerated round with both capped and uncapped players. The total spend by the franchises in the two-day extravaganza reached an astounding ₹639.15 crore.
Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was sold for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His valuation skyrocketed from his base price of Rs 2 crore as RCB and Mumbai Indians fought for his acquisition. Bhuvneshwar rejoined RCB, his first IPL franchise, after stints with Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad where he became the team's all-time leading wicket-taker. Other notable transfers included Deepak Chahar to Mumbai Indians, Akash Deep to Lucknow Super Giants, Tushar Deshpande to Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals exercising their Right to Match option for Mukesh Kumar.
RCB's conservative approach at the IPL 2025 auction has drawn widespread criticism and trolling from fans and experts alike. Despite having a large purse, they chose not to secure marquee players and even let go of key player Mohammed Siraj, sparking outrage among supporters. The team's restrained bidding and online banter with rival team Lucknow Super Giants only added fuel to the fire, leaving fans disappointed and questioning RCB's strategy for the upcoming season.
Krunal Pandya, the left-arm finger spinner and middle-order batsman, has remained a consistent performer for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2016. After being released by MI in 2022, he joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a record-breaking price of INR 8.25 crore, but was then snatched up by RCB for INR 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction due to his all-round skills and impressive performance in international cricket. Despite not getting as many opportunities in the national side as his brother Hardik Pandya, Krunal has proven himself to be a valuable asset for any team in the IPL.
The second day of the cash-rich Indian Premier League auction saw South African cricketer Faf du Plessis being bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 2 crores. The Royal Challengers Bangalore squad did not use their RTM card for Du Plessis, who has had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings before. Meanwhile, Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant made headlines on the first day of the auction after being picked by Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs. 27 crores.
In an exciting turn of events at the IPL mega auction 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged as the winning bid for star Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. After his surprise release from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kumar sparked a heated bidding war with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, ultimately fetching a whopping Rs 10.75 crore from RCB to bolster their bowling attack for the 2025 season.
Punjab Kings made a statement at the IPL 2025 mega auction, securing the services of Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer for a whopping INR 26.75 crores. This made Iyer the most expensive player in IPL history, before being surpassed by Rishabh Pant who was bought for INR 27 crores by Lucknow Super Giants. PBKS had the largest purse of INR 110.5 crores and retained only two players from last season, making impressive signings such as Yuzvendra Chahal and coach Ricky Ponting.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction kicked off in Saudi Arabia with a bang, as cricketers like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and Arshdeep Singh were sold at record-breaking prices. Rishabh Pant was picked up by Lucknow SuperGiants for a whopping price of ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Other notable sales include England's Jos Buttler to Gujarat Titans for ₹15.50 crore and Australia's Mitchell Starc to Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore. With a total of 577 players up for auction and different budgets for each team, it will be an interesting event to follow.
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction kicked off with a bang, as teams spent a whopping Rs 467.95 crore on the first day. The biggest headlines of the day were made by Indian star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore. Other notable big buys included Venkatesh Iyer (KKR, Rs 23.75 crore) and Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS, Rs 18 crore). In a surprise move, Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up Ishan Kishan for Rs 11.25 crore, while Mumbai Indians were late to the party and bought Trent Boult for Rs 12.50 crore.
Star cricketer KL Rahul, known for his versatility on the field, sparked a bidding war at the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was finally secured by Delhi Capitals, leaving behind his previous team Lucknow Super Giants who allegedly had a falling out with him. Rahul's impressive track record, both in the IPL and overall T20s, made him a highly coveted player at the auction.