The IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah saw teams going all out to buy top players. Here’s a simple look at the most expensive players from the event:
Rishabh Pant (India)
- Team: Lucknow Super Giants
- Price: ₹27 crore
- Pant became the costliest player in IPL history, thanks to his incredible skills as a wicketkeeper and batter.
Shreyas Iyer (India)
- Team: Punjab Kings
- Price: ₹26.75 crore
- After leading KKR to the IPL 2024 title, Shreyas was snapped up by Punjab Kings for a massive amount.
Venkatesh Iyer (India)
- Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Price: ₹23.75 crore
- KKR brought back Venkatesh for his all-round talent and match-winning abilities.
Yuzvendra Chahal (India)
- Team: Punjab Kings
- Price: ₹18 crore
- Chahal made history as the most expensive Indian spinner, joining Punjab Kings to boost their bowling attack.
Arshdeep Singh (India)
- Team: Punjab Kings (RTM Card)
- Price: ₹18 crore
- Punjab Kings used their Right to Match (RTM) card to keep Arshdeep, their reliable pace bowler.
Jos Buttler (England)
- Team: Gujarat Titans
- Price: ₹15.75 crore
- The hard-hitting English batter will bring excitement and experience to Gujarat Titans.
KL Rahul (India)
- Team: Delhi Capitals
- Price: ₹14 crore
- KL Rahul returned to Delhi Capitals, where his steady batting style will help the team.
Trent Boult (New Zealand)
- Team: Mumbai Indians
- Price: ₹12.50 crore
- The swing bowler is set to strengthen Mumbai Indians’ bowling lineup.
Jofra Archer (England)
- Team: Rajasthan Royals
- Price: ₹12.50 crore
- Known for his fiery pace, Archer was a key pick for Rajasthan Royals.
Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
- Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Price: ₹12.50 crore
- Hazlewood’s accuracy and wicket-taking ability make him a valuable asset for RCB.
Highlights from the Auction
- Indian Players Shine: Most of the top players were Indians, showing their strong presence in the league.
- Team Strategies: Teams focused on buying versatile all-rounders, solid bowlers, and reliable batters to balance their squads.
- Big Spenders: Punjab Kings spent big, grabbing Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and keeping Arshdeep Singh, showing they mean business this season.