The IPL Auction 2025 kicked off with dramatic bids and record-breaking purchases as franchises scrambled to strengthen their squads. A total of 84 top players went under the hammer on Day 1 of the two-day event, with several records shattered, including the highest-ever bid in IPL history.
Key Highlights
Rishabh Pant became the costliest player in IPL history after Lucknow Super Giants secured him for ₹27 crore, breaking Shreyas Iyer’s record set minutes earlier.
Shreyas Iyer was signed by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, becoming the second-costliest player in IPL auction history.
Venkatesh Iyer emerged as the most expensive non-marquee player, returning to Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore.
Trent Boult was the first pick for Mumbai Indians, sold for ₹12.5 crore.
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, previously a record-holder, was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore.
Marquee Set 1
Arshdeep Singh (India): ₹18 crore, sold to Punjab Kings (RTM).
Shreyas Iyer (India): ₹26.75 crore, sold to Punjab Kings.
Rishabh Pant (India): ₹27 crore, sold to Lucknow Super Giants.
Jos Buttler (England): ₹15.75 crore, sold to Gujarat Titans.
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): ₹10.75 crore, sold to Gujarat Titans.
Mitchell Starc (Australia): ₹11.75 crore, sold to Delhi Capitals.
Marquee Set 2
Yuzvendra Chahal (India): ₹18 crore, sold to Punjab Kings.
KL Rahul (India): ₹14 crore, sold to Delhi Capitals.
Mohammed Siraj (India): ₹12.25 crore, sold to Gujarat Titans.Mohammed Shami (India): ₹10 crore, sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Top Bids in Other Categories
Ishan Kishan (India): ₹11.25 crore, sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Josh Hazlewood (Australia): ₹12.5 crore, sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Trent Boult (New Zealand): ₹12.5 crore, sold to Mumbai Indians.
David Warner (Australia) and Devdutt Padikkal (India) remained unsold.
Capped All-Rounders
Venkatesh Iyer (India): ₹23.75 crore, sold to Kolkata Knight Riders.
Ravichandran Ashwin (India): ₹9.75 crore, sold to Chennai Super Kings.
Marcus Stoinis (Australia): ₹11 crore, sold to Punjab Kings.
Capped Bowlers
Jofra Archer (England): ₹12.5 crore, sold to Rajasthan Royals.
T Natarajan (India): ₹10.75 crore, sold to Delhi Capitals.
Prasidh Krishna (India): ₹9.5 crore, sold to Gujarat Titans.
Unsold Players
Some notable names, including David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, and Devdutt Padikkal, remained unsold on Day 1. They may re-enter the pool during the accelerated bidding process on Day 2.
Day 2 Preview
With 204 slots across 10 franchises to be filled, the IPL Auction 2025 promises more thrilling bids on its second day. Teams will nominate players for an accelerated auction, followed by a final round for unsold players. Stay tuned for updates!