The first day of the IPL 2025 auction took place on November 24 at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Over 12 sets of players were presented for bidding, and all 10 teams combined spent a whopping ₹467.95 crore on their picks.
Big Spenders and Top Names
The auction began with the Marquee Players Set 1, featuring six high-profile names. Arshdeep Singh was the early star, fetching ₹18 crore and being retained by the Punjab Kings using the Right to Match (RTM) card. Soon after, Shreyas Iyer broke that record with a bid of ₹26.75 crore, also landing at Punjab Kings.
However, the spotlight shifted to Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player of the day. The Lucknow Super Giants secured him for ₹27 crore after a competitive bidding war with the Delhi Capitals, who used the RTM card to drive up the price before Lucknow claimed him.
Other Marquee Players
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- Yuzvendra Chahal: The Punjab Kings bought him for ₹18 crore.
- KL Rahul: Snapped up by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore.
Among the uncapped players, Rasikh Dar, Naman Dhir, and Abdul Samad grabbed the headlines. They were signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants, respectively.
Complete List of Sold Players
Here’s a breakdown of the top purchases and their teams:
- Rishabh Pant: ₹27 crore (Lucknow Super Giants)
- Shreyas Iyer: ₹26.75 crore (Punjab Kings)
- Venkatesh Iyer: ₹23.75 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Arshdeep Singh: ₹18 crore (Punjab Kings)
- Yuzvendra Chahal: ₹18 crore (Punjab Kings)
- KL Rahul: ₹14 crore (Delhi Capitals)
- Jos Buttler: ₹15.75 crore (Gujarat Titans)
- Mitchell Starc: ₹11.75 crore (Delhi Capitals)
- Josh Hazlewood: ₹12.5 crore (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Jofra Archer: ₹12.5 crore (Rajasthan Royals)
Budget Buys and Emerging Players
Many teams also invested in emerging talent. Abdul Samad was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹4.2 crore, while Rasikh Dar earned ₹6 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Budget-friendly picks like Atharva Taide and Nishant Sindhu at ₹0.30 crore each proved teams are looking at long-term talent development.
IPL 2025 Auction Day 1 Summary
The IPL 2025 Auction’s first day showcased intense bidding wars, record-breaking deals, and promising talent. With Day 2 still to come, teams must focus on filling gaps and building balanced squads. Fans eagerly await to see which players will join their favorite teams next.
