The IPL 2025 mega auction was full of excitement. After two days of intense bidding, 182 players were sold. Out of these, 62 were overseas players. The 10 teams combined spent a total of INR 639.15 crores. The biggest highlight of the auction was the record-breaking purchase of Rishabh Pant.
Rishabh Pant – The Most Expensive Player
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history at the IPL 2025 mega auction. His price soared from 20.75 crores to an unbelievable 27 crores. Lucknow Super Giants won the bid, making Pant the highest-paid cricketer ever in the IPL. His high price was due to the “Right to Match” (RTM) rule, where teams could raise the bid as high as they wanted.
Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer Also Make Big Money
Before Pant broke the record, Shreyas Iyer was the most expensive player in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Punjab Kings bought him for 26.75 crores. Venkatesh Iyer came third in terms of price, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) buying him for 23.75 crores.
Other Major Buys at the Auction
Several other players were bought for high prices. Delhi Capitals gained KL Rahul for 14 crores and Mitchell Starc for 11.75 crores. Punjab Kings bought Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh for 18 crores each. These purchases showed the eagerness of the teams to strengthen their squads.
Teams and Their Spending
At the IPL 2025 mega auction, all 10 teams spent big amounts. Here is a table showing how much each team spent:
Team | Amount Spent (INR) |
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CSK | 54.95 crores |
DC | 72.80 crores |
GT | 68.85 crores |
KKR | 50.95 crores |
LSG | 68.90 crores |
MI | 44.80 crores |
PBKS | 110.46 crores |
RR | 40.70 crores |
RCB | 82.25 crores |
SRH | 44.80 crores |
Teams Final Squads
Three teams, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Punjab Kings (PBKS), finished the IPL 2025 mega auction with the maximum allowed squad size of 25 players. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) completed their squads with 20 players each.
The IPL 2025 mega auction was a thrilling event, with teams spending large sums to secure top talent. With players like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer being the most expensive, the upcoming season is sure to be exciting. The IPL 2025 mega auction showed how much the teams are willing to invest to win.
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