IPL 2025 Mega Auction Day 1

Teams splurging record-breaking amounts to guarantee top talent during the exciting IPL Auction 2025 event in Jeddah. While abroad players also attracted large offers, star Indian cricketers stole the stage. With 577 players in contention and 204 spaces to fill, teams deliberately assembled their teams to rule the next season. The largest transactions, best buys, and team updates from this IPL 2025 auction are broken out here in full.

Rishabh Pant: The Costliest Player in IPL History

With a shockingly ₹27 crore bid from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant created history as the most costly player ever in IPL auctions. Pant was the most sought-after product on the auction because of his extraordinary ability and leadership capacity. LSG went all hard to grab his services even Delhi Capitals (DC) tried to keep him with a Right to Match (RTM) card for ₹20.75 crore. Pant is supposed to lead LSG and provide a dynamic edge for their team.

Pant pushed past Shreyas Iyer, who momentarily held the record with a ₹26.75 crore proposal from Punjab Kings (PBKS). Leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the IPL championship earlier this year, Iyer is probably going to be the captain of PBKS in the next season. The fierce bidding for top Indian players highlighted their great worth in the league.

Other Top Buys: Star Players Shine

Many other well-known individuals drew large bids at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. PBKS bought Yuzvendra Chahal, the best leg spinner in India, for ₹18 crore. While Venkatesh Iyer created ripples by getting ₹23.75 crore from KKR, former LSG skipper KL Rahul found a new house with DC for ₹14 crore.

Mitchell Starc went to DC for ₹11.75 crore; South African pacer Kagiso Rabada was chosen by Gujarat Titans (GT) for ₹10.75 crore. Jos Buttler, among the overseas hitters, was acquired by GT for ₹15.75 crore, underscoring the hunger for explosive players able to single-handed change games.

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Strategic Moves with RTM Cards

Using RTM cards gave still another degree of drama. Arshdeep Singh stayed with PBKS for ₹18 crore; Rachin Ravindra returned from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹4 crore. DC paid ₹9 crore to retain the bright Australian prospect, Jake Fraser-McGurk.

Unsung Heroes and Value Buys

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction attracted not only the top players but also underappreciated performers and new stars for the teams. Though they only gathered small amounts, Atharva Taide and Vishnu Vinod provide great possibilities for their respective clubs. Underlining their ongoing relevance, players like R Ashwin and Mohammed Shami were locked for ₹9.75 crore and ₹10 crore respectively.

Team Updates: Building Balanced Squads

Every franchise concentrated on assembling a complete team.

With players like Pant, David Miller (₹7.5 crore), and Aiden Markram (₹2 crore), Lucknow Super Giants came out as among the strongest candidates.

Emphasizing a mix of young and experience, Punjab Kings strengthened their team with Iyer, Chahal, and Marcus Stoinis (₹11 crore).

Starc, T Natarajan (₹10.75 crore), and Harry Brook (₹6.25 crore) among others helped Delhi Capitals improve their bowling assault.

The Rise of Overseas Players

The thrill of the auction was much enhanced by overseas cricket players. Along with Rabada and Buttler, players with strong offers were Josh Hazlewood (₹12.50 crore, RCB) and Trent Boult (₹12.50 crore, MI). Rising players like Rachin Ravindra (₹10 crore, CSK) and Noor Ahmad (₹10 crore, CSK) shown how still the league provides a forum for highlighting world talent.

Unsold Players and Surprises

While several players discovered teams, other well-known names shockingly went unsold. A few veterans lost out since the teams concentrated on younger, more flexible athletes. Unsold players could still find chances, though, as replacements or mid-season additions as the tournament draws near.

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The Road Ahead for IPL 2025

The IPL Auction 2025 highlighted the strategic orientation of the leagues and their rising attraction. Teams now finalized start the season countdown. Seeing new captains like Pant and Iyer in action, thrilling team confrontations, and the rise of young stars excites fans. This season seems to be larger, better, and more competitive than any before as the squads get ready.

IPL 2025 Auction Sold Players on Day 1

Here’s the list of IPL 2025 auction sold players on day 1:

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Unsold Players in IPL 2025 Auction on Day -1

Here’s the list of IPL 2025 auction unsold players on day 1: