The IPL 2025 auction took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th and 25th. The Abady Al-Johar Arena hosted the two-day event.
This auction gave the ten IPL teams a chance to rebuild their squads for the next three seasons.
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The IPL mega auction happens every three years and allows teams to refresh their rosters and provides a fresh start.
Ten teams participated in the IPL 2025 auction. They selected players from a pool of 577 cricketers. This pool comprised of 367 Indian players and 210 overseas players.
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Player base prices at the IPL 2025 mega auction ranged from ₹30 lakh to ₹2 crore.
Lucknow Super Giants secured Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking ₹27 crore. This made him the most expensive player in IPL history.
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Punjab Kings briefly held the record. They acquired Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore.
Rajasthan Royals picked up 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.1 crore. The rising star from Bihar became the youngest player ever selected in an IPL auction.
Each IPL team had a budget of ₹120 crore. Teams had to build squads of 18 to 25 players for IPL 2025. A maximum of eight overseas players were allowed per team.
Most expensive player at IPL 2025 Auction: Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore to LSG)
Most expensive overseas player at IPL 2025 auction: Jos Buttler (Rs 15.75 crore to GT)
Most expensive Indian player at IPL 2025 auction – Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore to LSG)
Most expensive uncapped player at IPL 2025 auction – Rasikh Dar (Rs 6 crore to RCB)
Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 squad
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Jasprit Bumrah (Retained)
Suryakumar Yadav (Retained)
Hardik Pandya (Retained)
Rohit Sharma (Retained)
Tilak Varma (Retained)
Trent Boult: 12.50 crore INR
Naman Dhir: 5.25 crore INR
Robin Minz: 65 lakh INR
Karan Sharma: 50 lakh INR
Deepak Chahar: 9.25 crore INR
Ryan Rickelton: 1 crore INR
Allah Ghazanfar: 4.80 crore INR
Will Jacks: 5.25 crore INR
Ashwani Kumar: 30 lakh INR
Mitchell Santner: 2 crore INR
Reece Topley: 75 lakh INR
KL Shrijith: 30 Lakh INR
Raj Angad Bawa: 30 Lakh INR
Bevon Jacobs: 30 Lakh INR
Venkata Penmetsa: 30 Lakh INR
Arjun Tendulkar: 30 Lakh INR
Lizaad Williams: 75 Lakh INR
Vingesh Puthur: 30 Lakh INR
Mumbai Indians, the most successful franchise in IPL history, have strengthened their squad for the upcoming season. With key retentions like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, the team has added international stars like Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar to bolster their bowling attack. Young talents such as Naman Dhir and Robin Minz bring depth and future promise to the team. Known for their balance and strategy, MI looks ready to chase their next title in IPL 2025.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 squad
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Ruturaj Gaikwad (Retained)
Shivam Dube (Retained)
Ravindra Jadeja (Retained)
Matheesha Pathirana (Retained)
MS Dhoni (Retained)
Devon Conway: 6.25 crore INR
Rahul Tripathi: 3.4 crore INR
Rachin Ravindra: 4 crore INR
R Ashwin: 9.75 crore INR
Khaleel Ahmed: 4.80 crore INR
Noor Ahmed: 10 crore INR
Vijay Shankar: 1.20 crore INR
Sam Curran: 2.40 crore INR
Shaik Rasheed: 30 lakh INR
Anshul Kamboj: 3.40 Crore INR
Mukesh Choudhary: 30 lakh INR
Deepak Hooda: 1.70 crore INR
Gurjapneet Singh: 2.20 crore INR
Nathan Ellis: 2 Crore INR
Jamie Overton: 1.50 Crore INR
Kamlesh Nagarkoti: 30 Lakh INR
Ramakrishna Ghosh: 30 Lakh INR
Chennai Super Kings have retained their core, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and the evergreen MS Dhoni. The addition of experienced players like R Ashwin and Devon Conway enhances their versatility. With promising young talents such as Anshul Kamboj and Shaik Rasheed, CSK has built a blend of youth and experience. Their strategic buys, including the explosive Noor Ahmed, underline their intent to clinch another IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 squad
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Virat Kohli (Retained)
Rajat Patidar (Retained)
Yash Dayal (Retained)
Liam Livingstone: 8.75 crore INR
Phil Salt: 11.50 crore INR
Jitesh Sharma: 11 crore INR
Josh Hazlewood: 12.50 crore INR
Rasikh Dar: 6 crore INR
Suyash Sharma: 2.60 crore INR
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 10.75 crore INR
Krunal Pandya: 5.75 crore INR
Swapnil Singh: 50 lakh INR
Tim David: 3 crore INR
Romario Shepherd: 1.50 crore INR
Nuwan Thushara: 1.60 crore INR
RCB retained their stalwart Virat Kohli and reinforced their lineup with star signings like Josh Hazlewood and Phil Salt. With Rasikh Dar emerging as the most expensive uncapped player, the team shows its commitment to nurturing talent. The additions of Liam Livingstone and Suyash Sharma ensure a robust batting and bowling unit. RCB fans hope this squad will finally bring home their maiden IPL trophy.
Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 squad
Rinku Singh (Retained)
Varun Chakravarthy (Retained)
Sunil Narine (Retained)
Andre Russell (Retained)
Harshit Rana (Retained)
Ramandeep Singh (Retained)
Venkatesh Iyer: 23.75 crore INR
Quinton de Kock: 3.60 crore INR
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 2 crore INR
Anrich Nortje: 6.5 crore INR
Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 3 crore INR
Vaibhav Arora: 1.80 crore INR
Mayank Markande: 30 lakh INR
Rovman Powell: 1.50 crore INR
Manish Pandey: 75 lakh INR
Spencer Johnson: 2.80 crore INR
KKR has made some high-profile buys, including Venkatesh Iyer at a record ₹23.75 crore. With Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje joining the ranks, their squad looks dynamic and balanced. Retaining all-rounders like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell ensures their core strength remains intact. KKR’s mix of experienced internationals and emerging Indian talent positions them as strong contenders this season.
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 squad
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Sanju Samson (Retained)
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Retained)
Riyan Parag (Retained)
Dhruv Jurel (Retained)
Shimron Hetmyer (Retained)
Sandeep Sharma (Retained)
Jofra Archer: 12.50 crore INR
Maheesh Theekshana : 4.40 crore INR
Wanindu Hasaranga: 5.25 crore INR
Akash Madhwal: 1.20 crore INR
Kumar Kartikeya: 30 lakh INR
Tushar Deshpande: 6.50 crore INR
Nitish Rana: 1.20 crore INR
Shubham Dubey: 80 lakh INR
Yudhvir Singh: 35 lakh INR
Fazalhaq Farooqi: 2 Crore INR
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 1.10 Crore INR
Rajasthan Royals retained key players like Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal while making significant investments in Jofra Archer and Wanindu Hasaranga. The selection of 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made headlines, showcasing their eye for future stars. With a mix of power hitters and skillful bowlers, the Royals look poised for a strong run in IPL 2025.
Punjab Kings IPL 2025 squad
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Shashank Singh (Retained)
Prabhsimran Singh (Retained)
Arshdeep Singh : 18 crore INR
Shreyas Iyer: 26.75 crore INR
Yuzvendra Chahal: 18 crore INR
Marcus Stoinis: 11 crore INR
Glenn Maxwell: 4.20 crore INR
Nehal Wadhera: 4.20 crore INR
Harpreet Brar: 1.50 crore INR
Vishnu Vinod: 95 lakh INR
Vyshak Vijay Kumar: 1.80 crore INR
Yash Thakur: 1.60 crore INR
Josh Inglis: 2.60 crore INR
Lockie Ferguson: 2.00 crore INR
Marco Jansen: 7.00 crore INR
Azmatullah Omarzai: 2.40 crore INR
Sai Kishore: 2 Crore INR
Harnoor Pannu: 30 Lakh INR
Kuldeep Sen: 80 Lakh INR
Priyansh Arya: 3.80 Crore INR
Aaron Hardie: 1.25 Crore INR
Musheer Khan: 30 Lakh INR
Suryansh Shedge: 30 Lakh INR
Pyla Avinash: 30 Lakh INR
Punjab Kings went all out in the auction, securing Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore and Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore. Retaining stars like Arshdeep Singh provides consistency, while all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell add depth. With a solid mix of experience and youthful exuberance, PBKS will aim to turn their fortunes around in IPL 2025.
Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 squad
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Axar Patel (Retained)
Kuldeep Yadav (Retained)
Tristan Stubbs (Retained)
Abhishek Porel (Retained)
Mitchell Starc: 11.75 crore INR
KL Rahul: 14 crore INR
Harry Brook: 6.25 crore INR
Jake Fraser- Mcgurk: 9 crore INR
T Natrajan: 10.75 crore INR
Karun Nair: 50lakh INR
Sameer Rizvi: 95 lakh INR
Ashutosh Sharma: 3.80 crore INR
Mohit Sharma: 2.20 crore INR
Mukesh Kumar: 8 crore INR
Faf Du Plessis: 2 crore INR
Darshan Markande: 30 lah INR
Vipraj Nigam: 50 Lakh INR
Dushmantha Chameera: 75 Lakh INR
Delhi Capitals retained their key players like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav while adding marquee names like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc. Their squad balances explosive batting with formidable bowling options. Young additions like Ashutosh Sharma and Mukesh Kumar underline their focus on emerging talents. DC’s revamped lineup looks capable of making a deep impact this season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2025 squad
Heinrich Klaasen (Retained)
Travis Head (Retained)
Abhishek Sharma (Retained)
Nitish Kumar Reddy (Retained)
Pat Cummins (Retained)
Mohammed Shami: 10 crore INR
Harshal Patel: 8 crore INR
Ishan Kishan: 11.25 crore INR
Rahul Chahar: 3.20 crore INR
Adam Zampa: 2.40 crore INR
Atharva Taide: 30 lakh INR
Abhinav Manohar: 3.20 crore INR
Simarjeet Singh: 1.5 crore INR
Zeeshan Ansari: 40 lakh INR
Jaydev Unadkat: 1 Crore INR
Brydon Carse: 1 Crore INR
Kamindu Mendis: 75 Lakh INR
Aniket Verma: 30 Lakh INR
Eshan Malinga: 1.20 Crore INR
Sunrisers Hyderabad retained their captain Pat Cummins and key players like Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma. The addition of Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami brings much-needed firepower to their squad. Youngsters like Zeeshan Ansari and Eshan Malinga add future potential. SRH’s balanced lineup promises to make them a team to watch this season.
Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 squad
Rashid Khan (Retained)
Shubman Gill (Retained)
Sai Sudharsan (Retained)
Rahul Tewatia (Retained)
Shahrukh Khan (Retained)
Kagiso Rabada: INR 10.75 crore
Jos Buttler: INR 15.75 crore
Mohammed Siraj: INR 12.25 crore
Prasidh Krishna: INR 9.50 crore
Nishant Sidhu: 30 lakh INR
Mahipal Lomror: 1.70 crore INR
Kumar Kushagra: 65 lakh INR
Anuj Rawat: 30 lakh INR
Manav Suthar: 30 lakh INR
Washington Sundar: 3.20 crore INR
Gerald Coetzee: 2.40 crore INR
Arshad Khan: 1.30 crore INR
Gurnoor Brar: 1.30 crore INR
Sherfane Rutherford: 2.60 crore INR
Ishant Sharma: 75 lakh INR
Jayant Yadav: 75 lakh INR
Gujarat Titans retained their core players, including Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan, while making Jos Buttler the most expensive overseas buy this season. Strengthened by the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj, their bowling attack looks lethal. With all-rounders like Washington Sundar and Sherfane Rutherford, GT is well-prepared to defend their IPL title.
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025 squad
Nicholas Pooran (Retained)
Ravi Bishnoi (Retained)
Mayank Yadav (Retained)
Ayush Badoni (Retained)
Mohsin Khan (Retained)
Rishabh Pant: 27 crore INR
David Miller: 7.50 crore INR
Aiden Markram: 2 crore INR
Mitchell Marsh: 3.40 crore INR
Avesh Khan: 9.75 crore INR
Abdul Samad: 4.20 crore INR
Aryan Juyal: 30 lakh INR
Akash Deep: 8 crore INR
Himmat Singh: 30 lakh INR
M Siddharth: 75 lakh INR
Digvesh Singh: 30 lakh INR
Shahbaz Ahmed: 2.40 crore INR
Akash Singh: 30 lakh INR
Shamar Joseph: 75 lakh INR
Prince Yadav: 30 Lakh INR
Yuvraj Chaudhary: 30 Lakh INR
Lucknow Super Giants made history by securing Rishabh Pant for a record ₹27 crore. Retaining key players like Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi, they’ve built a strong foundation. The addition of experienced campaigners like David Miller and Avesh Khan strengthens their lineup. With a blend of proven match-winners and emerging stars, LSG aims to make a deep playoff run in IPL 2025.
With the IPL 2025 auction complete, all 10 franchises are geared up for another thrilling season of cricket. Big teams like Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (MI), defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have reinforced their squads with exciting new talents, while last-year’s runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad (GT) would aim to go one step forward this time. Strategic buys and tactical reshuffles have set the stage for intense competition. Emerging players and seasoned veterans are ready to showcase their skills in over 70 matches, culminating in the grand finale on May 25. As the countdown begins, fans eagerly await the action-packed journey that promises unforgettable moments and fierce rivalries.
