IPL auction 2025 Day 2 LIVE updates: Faf du Plessis goes to DC, RCB gets Bhuvneswar Kumar; Williamson, Rahane go unsold
Star Players Left Unsold On Day One
Revised - November 25, 2024, 4:28 PM IST
Faf du Plessis from South Africa is set to be one of the prominent players featured in the IPL 2025 mega auction, which will take place on November 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini
On the second day of the auctions taking place in Jeddah, UAE, on Monday, November 25, 2024, several familiar faces from the IPL, such as New Zealand's Kane Williamson, Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, and Mayank Agarwal, did not attract any bids and remained unsold.
ALSO CHECK OUT: IPL 2025 grand auction: Overview of players who were bought and those who remain unsold.
Washington Sundar, who played a key role in helping India secure a victory against Australia at their home turf earlier today, was sold to the Gujarat Titans for ₹3.2 crore.
The IPL auctions are taking place on the second day, utilizing an expedited auction format.
On the first day, Pant was sold for the highest price, while Shreyas Iyer briefly held the record for just 22 minutes after the Punjab Kings acquired him for ₹26.75 crore.
Devdutt Padikkal, David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, Waqar Salamkheil, Yash Dhull, Anmolpreet Singh, Piyush Chawla, Kartik Tyagi, Utkarsh Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Upendra Singh Yadav, and Shreyas Gopal remain without contracts and are set to enter the auction today.
Check out: Highlights from Day 1 of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Stay tuned for real-time updates here.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the auction
Starting at ₹2 crore, Bhuvneshwar Kumar attracted significant interest from both LSG and MI during the bidding process. After a heated round of offers from the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both teams decided to withdraw when the bid reached ₹10.75 crore. However, the Royal Challengers joined the bidding at the last minute and successfully secured him for ₹10.75 crore.
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South African Gerald Coetzee is available for bidding.
The GT team has entered the competition with a starting price of ₹1.25 crore. The bidding is now focused on the match-up between PBKS and GT, as Gujarat Titans secure Gerald Coetzee for ₹2.40 crore.
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Tushar Deshpande at the auction
CSK player Tushar Deshpande is now available for bidding, with strong interest from CSK and RR. Initially priced at ₹1 crore, he has been acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹6.50 crore.
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Josh Inglis and Alex Carey available for bidding
Australia's Josh Inglis is available for bidding, starting at a minimum price of ₹2 crore. The Punjab Kings acquire him for ₹2.60 crore. Meanwhile, fellow Australian Alex Carey does not attract any bids and remains unsold.
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The Mumbai Indians have acquired South African player Ryan Rickelton for ₹1 crore.
November 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM
West Indian cricketer Shai Hope was put up for auction but did not find a buyer.
November 25, 2024, at 4:00 PM
Nitish Rana is set to go under the hammer.
The Chennai Super Kings made an initial offer of ₹1.50 crore for Nitish Rana, but then Rajasthan Royals joined the bidding. Once RR dropped out, Royal Challengers Bangalore stepped in, prompting CSK to withdraw their interest when the bid reached ₹3.20 crore. Rajasthan Royals then made a new bid of ₹3.40 crore, with the competition now between RCB and RR. Ultimately, Rajasthan Royals secured Nitish Rana for ₹4.20 crore.
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Krunal Pandya at the auction
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) initially places a bid of ₹2 crore for Krunal Pandya. However, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) also steps in to compete. Following some heated bidding between RCB and RR, the Royal Challengers Bangalore ultimately acquires him for ₹5.75 crore.
November 25, 2024, at 3:50 PM
Mitchell from New Zealand is set to be auctioned off.
CSK player Daryl Mitchell was put up for bidding, but he did not attract any buyers and remained unsold during the auction.
November 25, 2024, 3:49 PM
South African cricketer Marco Jansen is set to be auctioned off.
MI and PBKS were ready for a tough bidding war to acquire Marco Jansen. Now, the Gujarat Titans have joined the competition. Both Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are in the hunt for bids. After offering ₹7 crore, the Gujarat Titans decided to withdraw, allowing PBKS to secure the South African fast bowler Marco Jansen.
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CSK acquires England's versatile player Sam Curran.
Chennai Super Kings has acquired England all-rounder Sam Curran for ₹2.40 crore. Since PBKS has decided not to keep him on their roster, Sam Curran will be returning to play for the yellow team once more.
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Indian cricketer Washington Sundar during the auction.
Indian cricketer Washington Sundar is set to be auctioned, with both Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) competing for him. In the end, the Gujarat Titans acquired Washington Sundar for ₹3.20 crore.
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Shardul Thakur available for bidding
On the second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction, Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur did not find a buyer.
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Previous CSK player Rahane at the auction
Former CSK player Ajinkya Rahane remains unsold, marking yet another surprising turn of events today.
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Faf du Plessis from South Africa in the auction.
South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has been acquired by the Delhi Capitals during the auction for ₹2 crore.
November 25, 2024, at 3:34 PM
Rovman Powell joins KKR.
During the initial round of bids, the Kolkata Knight Riders acquire Rovman Powell for ₹1.50 crore.
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The second day of the auction kicks off with Kane Williamson up for grabs.
Kane Williamson has a starting price set at ₹2 crore, but right from the beginning, there’s a shocking turn of events: he doesn't find a buyer. Additionally, another player from New Zealand also remains unclaimed.
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Vettori stated that securing Ishan Kishan was a significant achievement for us, but nothing could really compensate for the loss of Natarajan.
Daniel Vettori, the head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad, expressed his excitement over acquiring Ishan Kishan on the first day of the IPL mega auction. However, he also acknowledged that losing T Natarajan to the Delhi Capitals was a disappointment.
Kishan, known for his time with the Mumbai Indians, was acquired by SRH for ₹11.25 crore on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The left-handed batsman has had a challenging year, losing his spot on the Indian team and a central contract from the BCCI after openly challenging the board’s orders regarding domestic cricket. Nevertheless, he has returned to compete in the Ranji Trophy.
On the first day, SRH brought in a total of eight players, including fast bowlers Mohammed Shami for ₹10 crore and Harshal Patel for ₹8 crore. Unfortunately, they were unable to reacquire T Natarajan, and Vettori mentioned that no one could replace the impact of the left-arm fast bowler.
Before the auction, SRH kept five players on their roster: team captain Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nitish Reddy.
"Nattu's absence doesn't create a stir. Every team experiences this, whether you seek out players early to seize chances or prefer to wait until later," Vettori mentioned during a media event.
Delhi Capitals acquired Natarajan for ₹10.75 crore.
"...today we made the choice to seize opportunities as they appeared, and Mohammad Shami was one of them, along with Harshal Patel. They were two players we hadn't anticipated would be available at such affordable prices."
"Ishan Kishan was incredibly important to us. We were eager to sign him and believed he would command a higher price, so we're thrilled to have landed him along with the other three players," Vettori remarked. He took a break from his coaching responsibilities for Australia during the ongoing first Test match against India.
Vettori mentioned that captain Cummins concurs with all the selections.
"Yes, Cummins did provide some insights. It was a tough day for him, especially with Australia trailing in Perth. I chatted with him earlier today (Sunday), and he grasped the reasoning behind the players we chose. He also shared some thoughts about the future of the team."
Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar was a great buy at ₹3.2 crore. Vettori mentioned that they considered both his recent performance and his background before selecting the players.
"We pinpointed players who we believed had previously excelled in the IPL. We valued that experience highly, and we’ve repeatedly witnessed the benefits of this decision."
“To bring in players who may not have had the season they desired, like Rahul Chahar from last year with Punjab Kings, we still recognize their talents. He’s a bowler with experience playing for India, and we’re optimistic that in our environment, he can prove to be a valuable addition to our team,” Vettori mentioned. -- PTI
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A quick update for cricket enthusiasts: India dominates Australia in Perth.
A sea of blue filled the stands as Indian supporters came together to celebrate a significant victory. The Tricolour waved proudly, the sound of drums resonated, a conch horn added a rich auditory atmosphere, and on the field, Jasprit Bumrah's team was gaining momentum in the first Test at Optus Stadium in Perth on Monday, November 25, 2024.
Historical accounts frequently mention key moments in Melbourne in 1981, Adelaide in 2003, Perth in 2008, and Brisbane in 2021. In these events, India surprised the home team and forged a new direction. Now, we can include Perth in 2024, where India triumphed over Australia by 295 runs, taking the lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 1-0.
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Before the IPL auction kicks off, there's some exciting news for Indian fans.
India regained the leading position in the World Test Championship standings after defeating Australia by 295 runs in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held in Perth on Monday, November 25, 2024.
India was at the top of the World Test Championship standings by a wide margin, but a 0-3 defeat to New Zealand on their own turf caused them to fall to second place. This loss also hurt their chances of reaching the finals of the tournament next year.
India's impressive victory against Australia has strengthened their position in the rankings. They now hold the top spot with a percentage of 61.11.
Australia holds the second position with a percentage of 57.69.
“The victory has pushed the two-time runners-up to first place in the WTC points standings for 2023-25, boosting their chances of reaching a third consecutive final at Lord’s next year. This win for the visiting team follows a recent 3-0 loss to New Zealand on their home turf,” the ICC stated on its website.
"Australia, now in second place in the nine-team standings, is still competing to retain their championship," it stated. -- PTI
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Inventory of sold and unsold athletes
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What are the RTM guidelines for the auction?
The Right to Match (RTM) made its debut in 2018. This rule enables teams to re-sign a player they had in the previous season back into their roster.
The RTM rule enables a franchise to keep a player they let go by matching the best offer made for that player during the auction.
Published - November 25, 2024, at 2:27 PM IST
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