The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction was a landmark event, setting new benchmarks in player valuations and team strategies. Franchises engaged in intense bidding wars to secure top talent, reflecting their ambitions for the upcoming season.
IPL 2025 Record-Breaking Purchases
The auction saw some players fetching unprecedented prices, underscoring their value in the T20 format:
- Rishabh Pant: Acquired by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for ₹27 Crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.
- Shreyas Iyer: Secured by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹26.75 Crore, reflecting his consistent performance and leadership potential.
- Jos Buttler: Picked up by Gujarat Titans (GT) for ₹15.75 Crore, bringing explosive batting prowess to the team.
Team-Wise List of Sold Players
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: ₹2.14 Crore
- Ravindra Jadeja: ₹2.14 Crore
- Matheesha Pathirana: ₹1.55 Crore
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Mitchell Starc: ₹11.80 Crore
- Jofra Archer: ₹13.20 Crore
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Venkatesh Iyer: ₹2.83 Crore
- Rinku Singh: ₹1.55 Crore
- Varun Chakravarthy: ₹1.43 Crore
- Andre Russell: ₹1.43 Crore
- Sunil Narine: ₹1.43 Crore
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Rishabh Pant: ₹27 Crore
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Jasprit Bumrah: ₹2.14 Crore
- Andre Russell: ₹12.50 Crore
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Shreyas Iyer: ₹26.75 Crore
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Virat Kohli: ₹2.50 Crore
- Rajat Patidar: ₹1.31 Crore
- Yash Dayal: ₹0.60 Crore
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: ₹1.1 Crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Abhishek Sharma: ₹1.67 Crore
- Travis Head: ₹1.67 Crore
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: ₹0.71 Crore
Notable Unsold Players
Despite their illustrious careers, some prominent players remained unsold:
- James Anderson: At 42, England’s leading Test wicket-taker was not picked by any franchise.
- Glenn Maxwell: The Australian all-rounder was released by his previous franchise and went unsold in this auction.
The IPL 2025 auction has set the stage for an exhilarating season ahead. With teams bolstering their squads with strategic buys, fans can anticipate high-octane matches and stellar performances.