The IPL 2025 Auction Witnesses Historic Bids
Introduction: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Teams are shaping up with significant bids and player acquisitions.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is currently underway at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This two-day event provides the 10 IPL teams an opportunity to build their squads for the next three seasons.
Key Highlights of IPL 2025 Auction
- Rishabh Pant has been acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.
- Shreyas Iyer was briefly the most expensive player at ₹26.75 crore before Pant’s acquisition.
Auction Details
- Total Players Available: 577 (367 Indians, 210 overseas)
- Total Slots: 204 (70 for foreign players)
- Player Base Prices: ₹30 lakh (minimum) to ₹2 crore (maximum)
- Team Budget: ₹120 crore per team
- Maximum Squad Size: 25 players
- Maximum Overseas Players per Team: 8
Players and Prices
- Most Expensive Player: Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore to LSG)
- Most Expensive Overseas Player: Jos Buttler (₹15.75 crore to GT)
- Most Expensive Indian Player: Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore to LSG)
Chennai Super Kings Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹31.60 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (₹18 crore) – Retained
- Ravindra Jadeja (₹18 crore) – Retained
- Matheesha Pathirana (₹13 crore) – Retained
Delhi Capitals Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹32 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Axar Patel (₹16.50 crore) – Retained
- Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 crore) – Retained
- Mitchell Starc (₹11.75 crore) – Auction
Gujarat Titans Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹30.25 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Rashid Khan (₹18 crore) – Retained
- Shubman Gill (₹16.50 crore) – Retained
- Jos Buttler (₹15.75 crore) – Auction
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹21.65 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Rinku Singh (₹13 crore) – Retained
- Venkatesh Iyer (₹23.75 crore) – Auction
- Quinton de Kock (₹3.60 crore) – Auction
Lucknow Super Giants Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹29.10 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Nicholas Pooran (₹21 crore) – Retained
- Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 crore) – Retained
- Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore) – Auction
Mumbai Indians Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹45 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 crore) – Retained
- Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 crore) – Retained
- Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 crore) – Retained
Punjab Kings Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹32.55 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Shashank Singh (₹5.5 crore) – Retained
- Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 crore) – Auction
- Yuzvendra Chahal (₹18 crore) – Auction
Rajasthan Royals Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹41 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Sanju Samson (₹18 crore) – Retained
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (₹18 crore) – Retained
- Shimron Hetmyer (₹11 crore) – Retained
Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹62.75 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Virat Kohli (₹21 crore) – Retained
- Rajat Patidar (₹11 crore) – Retained
- Liam Livingstone (₹8.75 crore) – Auction
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad
- Purse Remaining: ₹27 crore
- Notable Acquisitions:
- Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 crore) – Retained
- Pat Cummins (₹18 crore) – Retained
- Mohammad Shami (₹10 crore) – Auction
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is the most expensive player in IPL 2025 auction?
- Rishabh Pant, acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore.
- Where is the IPL 2025 auction being held?
- The auction is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- How many players are available in the IPL 2025 auction?
- A total of 577 players are available for auction.
- What is the total budget allotted to each IPL team?
- Each team has a total budget of ₹120 crore.
- How many foreign players can each IPL team have?
- Each team can have a maximum of 8 overseas players.
- Which team acquired Shreyas Iyer and for how much?
- Punjab Kings acquired Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore.
- Who is the most expensive overseas player in IPL 2025 auction?
- Jos Buttler, acquired by Gujarat Titans for ₹15.75 crore.
- What is the maximum base price for players in the IPL 2025 auction?
- The maximum base price is ₹2 crore.
- Which team has the highest remaining budget after the auction?
- Royal Challengers Bangalore with ₹62.75 crore remaining.
- How many teams are participating in the IPL 2025 auction?
- A total of 10 teams are participating.
- Which player did Lucknow Super Giants acquire for ₹27 crore?
- Rishabh Pant.
- What are RTM cards in IPL auction?
- Right to Match (RTM) cards allow a team to match the highest bid for a player they had released.
- How many RTM cards does each team have?
- The number varies; for example, CSK has 1 RTM card.
- Who is the auctioneer for the IPL 2025 auction?
- Mallika Sagar.
- Which team acquired Jos Buttler?
- Gujarat Titans.
- Which team retained Virat Kohli and for how much?
- Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹21 crore.
- How many players can each IPL team have?
- Each team can have a squad of 18 to 25 players.
- Which team acquired Mitchell Starc and for how much?
- Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore.
- Who is the most expensive Indian player in IPL 2025 auction?
- Rishabh Pant.
- How many slots are available for foreign players in the auction?
- 70 slots.
- Which team acquired Nicholas Pooran and for how much?
- Lucknow Super Giants for ₹21 crore.
- What is the minimum base price for players in the IPL 2025 auction?
- ₹30 lakh.
- Which player did Mumbai Indians retain for ₹18 crore?
- Jasprit Bumrah.
- Who is the captain of Chennai Super Kings?
- MS Dhoni.
- How many crores did Punjab Kings spend on Shreyas Iyer?
- ₹26.75 crore.
- Which teams are participating in the IPL 2025 auction?
- Teams include CSK, DC, GT, KKR, LSG, MI, PBKS, RR, RCB, and SRH.
- How many players did Gujarat Titans acquire in the auction?
- GT acquired several players including Jos Buttler.
- Who did Rajasthan Royals retain for ₹18 crore?
- Sanju Samson.
- Which team has the highest purse remaining after the auction?
- Royal Challengers Bangalore.
- Who is the most expensive uncapped player in the IPL 2025 auction?
- To be determined.
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