IPL auction 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Highest bids, key buys and more
The grand IPL auction of this year is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. | Image Courtesy: Sportzpics
This year's IPL large auction is happening in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. | Photo Credit: Sportzpics
Rishabh Pant made history by becoming the highest-priced player ever in the Indian Premier League. He was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping Rs 27 crore during the initial day of the major auction held in Saudi Arabia.
Mitchell Starc, a left-arm fast bowler from Australia who previously held the record before the auction, was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore.
Here’s a summary of the key highlights from the first day of the IPL mega auction.
Record-Breaking Bids: Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer set new auction records, with Pant going for ₹27 crore and Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, making them the highest-priced players of the day.
Kolkata Knight Riders' Unexpected Decision: KKR left everyone in shock when they signed Venkatesh Iyer for an incredible Rs 23.75 crore, turning him into one of the standout stories of the auction.
Gujarat Titans' Impressive Recruitment: The reigning champions bolstered their team by signing prominent players such as Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.
Punjab Kings' Shopping Frenzy: With the biggest budget available, PBKS made bold moves in the market, bringing on board notable players such as Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, and Vyshak Vijaykumar.
Chennai Super Kings Enhance Spin Bowling: CSK strengthened their bowling lineup by bringing back Ravichandran Ashwin and incorporating promising young spinner Noor Ahmad into their team.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Prioritizes Young Talent and Veteran Skill: SRH made headlines by acquiring Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami with significant offers.
Rajasthan Royals Focus on Fast Bowlers: The team emphasized strengthening its bowling lineup, making Jofra Archer their standout acquisition of the day.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Strategic Selection: LSG brought together a blend of seasoned players and dynamic talent by acquiring Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Aiden Markram, and David Miller.
Mumbai Indians' Thoughtful Acquisitions: MI took a streamlined approach by adding only four players to their roster, with Trent Boult being the sole international player brought on board so far.
RCB's Strategic Approach: With ₹30.65 crore left and all three Right to Match cards still in their pocket, RCB enters Day 2 with the biggest budget. Nevertheless, they've already made some significant acquisitions, bringing in Josh Hazlewood and Liam Livingstone.
