IPL 2025 Auction Live: Complete Updates from Jeddah
The IPL 2025 mega auction is currently underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the future of Indian Premier League (IPL) squads is being decided. Held over two days at the Abady Al-Johar Arena, the auction is crucial for teams to build their rosters for the next three seasons.
Teams are in the process of finalizing their core squad, selecting from a pool of 577 cricketers, including 367 Indians and 210 overseas players. With a purse of ₹120 crore, each team is looking to fill their squad with a mix of domestic and international talent.
Key Highlights of IPL 2025 Auction Live
Top Price Paid for Players in IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 auction has already seen record-breaking bids, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in IPL history, bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for ₹27 crore.
- Most Expensive Player: Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore to LSG)
- Most Expensive Overseas Player: Jos Buttler (₹15.75 crore to GT)
- Most Expensive Indian Player: Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore to LSG)
How IPL 2025 Auction Works: Understanding the Process
The IPL 2025 mega auction is a significant event where teams get the opportunity to overhaul their squads. Each of the 10 IPL teams can retain a maximum of six players from their previous roster. These retained players are subtracted from the team’s budget for the auction.
Additionally, teams can use Right to Match (RTM) cards during the auction to retain players who were previously part of their squad.
- Base Price of Players: The base price ranges from ₹30 lakh to ₹2 crore.
- Purse: Each team has a total purse of ₹120 crore, and each squad can have between 18 to 25 players.
Updated IPL 2025 Team Squads and Players Sold
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2025 Squad
- Remaining Purse: ₹31.60 crore
- Key Players Retained: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad
| Player | Price | Role | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | ₹18 crore | Batter | Retained |
| Ravindra Jadeja | ₹18 crore | All-rounder | Retained |
Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 Squad
- Remaining Purse: ₹32 crore
- Key Players Retained: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs
| Player | Price | Role | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | ₹16.50 crore | Bowler | Retained |
| Kuldeep Yadav | ₹13.25 crore | Bowler | Retained |
Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2025 Squad
- Remaining Purse: ₹30.25 crore
- Key Players Retained: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan
| Player | Price | Role | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | ₹18 crore | Bowler | Retained |
| Shubman Gill | ₹16.50 crore | Batter | Retained |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 Squad
- Remaining Purse: ₹27.25 crore
- Key Players Retained: Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
| Player | Price | Role | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rinku Singh | ₹13 crore | Batter | Retained |
| Andre Russell | ₹12 crore | All-rounder | Retained |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) IPL 2025 Squad
- Remaining Purse: ₹29.10 crore
- Key Players Retained: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Rishabh Pant
| Player | Price | Role | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | ₹27 crore | Wicketkeeper/Batter | Auction |
| Nicholas Pooran | ₹21 crore | Wicketkeeper/Batter | Retained |
Other IPL 2025 Teams and Players Sold
- Mumbai Indians: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma
- Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 crore), Arshdeep Singh (₹18 crore)
- Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer
Stay Updated: IPL 2025 Auction Results
As the IPL 2025 mega auction continues, stay tuned for more updates on players sold, their prices, and how each team is building their squad for the upcoming season. Be sure to check back for live updates as the auction progresses!