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Kwena Maphaka sold to RR for Rs. 1.50 crore

A base price of Rs. 75 lakh. RR starts the bidding, and RCB enters with a bid of Rs. 80 lakh. The two teams continue to outbid each other, with RCB reaching Rs. 1.20 crore. However, RR raises the bid to Rs. 1.50 crore and secures the player.

Tom Latham - UNSOLD

A base price of Rs. 1.50 crore. No bids were placed, and he remains unsold.

Sikandar Raza - UNSOLD

A base price of Rs. 1.25 crore. No suitors came forward, and he stays unsold.

Gus Atkinson - UNSOLD

A base price of Rs. 2 crore. No bids were made, and he remains unsold.

Brandon King - UNSOLD

A base price of Rs. 75 lakh. No takers, and he stays unsold.

Arjun Tendulkar - UNSOLD

A base price of Rs. 30 lakh. No bids were placed, and he remains unsold.

Anukul Roy sold to KKR for Rs. 40 lakh

KKR starts the bidding at Rs. 30 lakh, with DC raising it to Rs. 35 lakh. KKR then makes the highest bid of Rs. 40 lakh, and DC backs out, securing the player for Kolkata.

Pukhraj Mann - UNSOLD

A base price of Rs. 30 lakh, but there were no bids, and Pukhraj Mann stays unsold.

Shardul Thakur - UNSOLD

A base price of Rs. 2 crore, but no interest from the teams, and Shardul Thakur remains unsold.

Ajinkya Rahane sold to KKR for Rs. 1.50 crore

A base price of Rs. 1.50 crore, and KKR places the opening bid, which is sufficient to acquire the player's services.

Mayank Agarwal - UNSOLD

Despite an opening bid of Rs. 1 crore, no teams express interest, and Mayank Agarwal remains unsold in the auction.

Shreyas Gopal Sold to CSK for Rs. 30 Lakh

Shreyas Gopal, with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, is picked up by Chennai Super Kings after making the opening bid. No other franchises show interest, and CSK secures the player at his base price.

David Warner, Anmolpreet Singh, and Piyush Chawla Go Unsold

David Warner, with an opening price of Rs. 2 crore, remains unsold as no team shows interest in the experienced Australian opener. Similarly, Anmolpreet Singh, listed at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, finds no takers. Veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, with a base price of Rs. 50 lakh, also goes unsold.

Devdutt Padikkal Sold to RCB for Rs. 2 Crore

Devdutt Padikkal, with a base price of Rs. 2 crore, returns to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they open the bidding and secure him without any competition from other franchises. RCB brings back their former player to bolster their squad.

IPL Mega Auction 2025: Final Round of Unsold Players Return

The final round of the auction is underway, featuring players who went unsold in earlier rounds. Franchises have one last chance to acquire these players and fill any remaining slots in their squads. Stay tuned for potential surprises and last-minute signings!

Yash Dabas, Digvijay Deshmukh, and Umang Kumar Go Unsold

All three players—Yash Dabas, Digvijay Deshmukh, and Umang Kumar—entered the auction with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh each but failed to attract any bids, leaving them unsold.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Sold to RR for Rs. 1.10 Crore

Starting with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, Vaibhav Suryavanshi saw initial interest from DC, who opened the bidding. RR quickly joined in at Rs. 35 lakh, sparking a competitive exchange. The bids escalated past Rs. 1 crore, with RR ultimately securing the player for Rs. 1.10 crore after outbidding DC.

Eshan Malinga Sold to SRH for Rs. 1.20 Crore

Eshan Malinga, with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, saw an intense bidding war between SRH and RR. RR initially raised the bid to Rs. 35 lakh, followed by continuous back-and-forth bidding between the two teams. RR went up to Rs. 1.10 crore, but SRH eventually sealed the deal at Rs. 1.20 crore.

Purse Remaining for Each Team:

• CSK: Rs. 3.30 crore
• MI: Rs. 2.15 crore
• RCB: Rs. 4.65 crore
• KKR: Rs. 5.00 crore
• SRH: Rs. 1.70 crore
• RR: Rs. 3.50 crore
• PBKS: Rs. 1.75 crore
• DC: Rs. 2.25 crore
• GT: Rs. 3.95 crore
• LSG: Rs. 1.75 crore

Prince Yadav - SOLD to LSG for Rs. 30 lakh

Prince Yadav was signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

Suryansh Shedge - SOLD to PBKS for Rs. 30 lakh

Suryansh Shedge was signed by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

Musheer Khan - SOLD to PBKS for Rs. 30 lakh

Musheer Khan was signed by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

Aniket Verma - SOLD to SRH for Rs. 30 lakh

Aniket Verma, with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the base price.

Shivam Mavi - UNSOLD

Shivam Mavi, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, went unsold.

Navdeep Saini - UNSOLD

Navdeep Saini, also with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, remained unsold.

Shamar Joseph - SOLD TO LSG FOR RS. 75 LAKH

Shamar Joseph was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 75 lakh after MI made the opening bid, but LSG used their RTM option, and MI did not raise their bid.

Nathan Ellis - SOLD TO CSK FOR RS. 2 CRORE

Nathan Ellis was sold to Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 2 crore after a bidding battle with Punjab Kings, where CSK raised the price and PBKS did not match it.

Dushamantha Chameera - SOLD TO DC FOR RS. 75 LAKH

Dushamantha Chameera was sold to Delhi Capitals for the base price of Rs. 75 lakh.

Jason Behrendorff - UNSOLD

Jason Behrendorff, with a base price of Rs. 1.50 crore, went unsold in the auction.

Matthew Short - UNSOLD

Matthew Short, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, went unsold in the auction.

Kamindu Mendis - SOLD TO SRH FOR Rs. 75 LAKH

Kamindu Mendis, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the same amount.

Kyle Mayers - UNSOLD

Kyle Mayers, with a base price of Rs. 1.50 crore, went unsold in the auction.

Sarfaraz Khan - UNSOLD

Sarfaraz Khan, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, went unsold in the auction.

Brydon Carse sold to SRH for Rs. 1 crore

Brydon Carse, with a base price of Rs. 1 crore, was successfully bid for by SRH, who made the opening bid and secured him for the base price.

Jacob Bethell sold to RCB for Rs. 2.60 crore

Jacob Bethell, with a base price of Rs. 1.25 crore, attracted bids from SRH, RCB, RR, and PBKS. After a competitive bidding war, RCB secured him for Rs. 2.60 crore.

Arpit Guleria - UNSOLD

Arpit Guleria has gone unsold at the IPL 2025 Auction with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

Shrijith Krishnan - SOLD TO MI FOR RS. 30 LAKH

Shrijith Krishnan has been sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 30 lakh, with MI securing the player at the base price.

Vipraj Nigam - SOLD TO DC FOR RS. 50 LAKH

Vipraj Nigam has been sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs. 50 lakh, with DC securing the player at their highest bid after a brief bidding process.

Priyansh Arya - SOLD TO PBKS FOR RS. 3.80 CRORE

Priyansh Arya, starting with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, has been sold to Punjab Kings for Rs. 3.80 crore after intense bidding between DC, MI, RCB, and PBKS.

Reece Topley - SOLD to MI for Rs. 75 Lakh

Reece Topley, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, is sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 75 lakh after MI makes the opening bid. RCB does not exercise its RTM option.

Kuldeep Sen - SOLD to PBKS for Rs. 80 Lakh

Kuldeep Sen, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, is sold to Punjab Kings for Rs. 80 lakh after CSK opens the bidding.

Kwena Maphaka - UNSOLD

Kwena Maphaka, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, remains unsold.

Richard Gleeson - UNSOLD

Richard Gleeson, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, remains unsold.

Mitchell Santner - SOLD TO MI FOR RS. 2 CRORE

A base price of Rs. 2 crore, and MI makes the first bid, securing Santner for the price.

Jayant Yadav - SOLD TO GT FOR RS. 75 LAKH

Jayant Yadav, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, is bought by GT at his base price.

Fazalhaq Farooqi - SOLD TO RR FOR RS. 2 CRORE

RR picks up Fazalhaq Farooqi at his base price of Rs. 2 crore.

Brandon King - UNSOLD

A base price of Rs. 75 lakh, but no bidders for Brandon King, and he remains unsold.

Pathum Nissanka - UNSOLD

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, also goes unsold.

Steve Smith - UNSOLD

Former Australia captain Steve Smith had a base price of Rs. 2 crore but was not picked up and remains unsold.

Gus Atkinson - UNSOLD

England's Gus Atkinson, with a base price of Rs. 2 crore, receives no bids and remains unsold.

Sikandar Raza - UNSOLD

Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, listed at a base price of Rs. 1.25 crore, was also unsold.

IPL AUCTION Live: Bailapudi Yeswanth

Unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

IPL AUCTION Live: Raghav Goyal

Unsold at Rs. 30 lakh.

IPL AUCTION Live: Gurjapneet Singh

A base price of Rs. 30 lakh and LSG makes the opening bid. CSK raises it to Rs. 35 lakh. The two teams bid aggressively for the pacer. GT enters the bidding now.Sold to CSK for Rs. 2.20 crore after an intense bidding battle.

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Ashwani Kumar
Sold to MI for Rs. 30 lakh. Mumbai Indians gets the player at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Shivam Singh
Unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Arshin Kulkarni
Unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Rajvardhan Hangargekar
Unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Rishi Dhawan
Unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Yudhvir Singh
With a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, MI places the initial bid.followed by RR with the second bid.Sold to RR for Rs. 35 lakh 

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IPL AUCTION Live

Andre Siddarth
Started at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh. Remained unsold!

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Harnoor Pannu
Sold to PBKS for Rs. 30 lakh. PBKS made the opening bid and secured the player.

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Rishad Hossain
Unsold at a base price of Rs. 75 lakh.

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Umesh Yadav
Unsold at a base price of Rs. 2 crore.

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Jaydev Unadkat
A base price of Rs. 1 crore.Sold to SRH for Rs. 1 crore at the base price.

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Naveen Ul Haq
Unsold at a base price of Rs. 2 crore.

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Nuwan Thushara
SRH made the opening bid at Rs. 75 lakh, followed by RCB's second bid. SRH backed out at Rs. 1 crore, and RR entered the bidding at Rs. 1.10 crore. Sold to RCB for Rs. 1.60 crore. RCB raised the bid to secure the player after RR's bid of Rs. 1.50 crore.

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Ishant Sharma
Sold to GT for Rs. 75 lakh. With a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, GT made the opening bid and secured the player.

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Mustafizur Rahman
Unsold at a base price of Rs. 2 crore.

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Umran Malik
Unsold at a base price of Rs. 75 lakh.

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Spencer Johnson sold to KKR for Rs. 2.80 crore. KKR made the opening bid at Rs. 2 crore, followed by PBKS. KKR raised their bid to Rs. 2.40 crore, and despite PBKS making another offer, KKR secured the player with the highest bid of Rs. 2.80 crore.

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Romario Shephard

• A base price of Rs. 1.50 crore. RCB made the opening bid and secured the player.

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R. Sai Kishore

• With a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, SRH made the opening bid. PBKS raised it to Rs. 80 lakh, and SRH countered. PBKS responded again with a bid of Rs. 90 lakh after SRH increased the price again.

  Sold to GT for Rs. 2 crore after PBKS raised the bid and GT used its RTM option to match it.

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Azmatullah Omarzai

• A base price of Rs. 1.50 crore.CSK and PBKS are competing in the bidding for Azmatullah Omarzai so far.

  PBKS secured the player with the highest bid of Rs. 2.40 crore, as GT did not use their RTM option.

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Will Jacks

• With a base price of Rs. 2 crore, MI made the first bid. PBKS raised it to Rs. 2.20 crore, and MI responded with Rs. 2.40 crore. The bidding continued as the price surpassed Rs. 3 crore.
• The bidding has surpassed Rs. 4 crore, with MI holding the bid at Rs. 4.80 crore. PBKS has raised it to Rs. 5 crore.
• Sold to MI for Rs. 5.25 crore after the final bid, with RCB opting not to use the RTM option.

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Deepak Hooda

• With a base price of Rs. 75 lakh, CSK made the first bid. SRH then raised the price, and the two teams continued bidding as the price reached Rs. 1.50 crore.Sold to CSK for Rs. 1.70 crore. LSG chose not to use its RTM option.

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Tim David

• With a base price of Rs. 2 crore, SRH made the opening bid, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with the second bid.Sold to RCB for Rs. 3 crore after competitive bidding with SRH.

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Moeen Ali

• UNSOLD at the base price of Rs. 2 crore.

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Shahbaz Ahmad

• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made the opening bid at Rs. 1 crore. Delhi Capitals (DC) joined in but backed out at Rs. 1.40 crore. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) raised the bid to Rs. 1.50 crore, with LSG responding at Rs. 1.60 crore. The price quickly surpassed Rs. 2 crore.Sold to LSG for Rs. 2.40 crore after competitive bidding

Manish Pandey

• Sold to KKR for Rs. 75 lakh after KKR made the opening bid at Rs. 75 lakh, securing the player at that price.

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Dewald Brevis

• UNSOLD at the base price of Rs. 75 lakh.

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Finn Allen

• UNSOLD at the base price of Rs. 2 crore.

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Jhathavedh Subramanyam

• UNSOLD at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Prashant Solanki

• UNSOLD at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh with no takers.

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Digvesh Singh

• Sold to LSG for Rs. 30 lakh. LSG made the opening bid at Rs. 30 lakh, and with no other bids, LSG secured the player.

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M. Siddharth

• Sold to LSG for Rs. 75 lakh. SRH made the opening bid at Rs. 30 lakh, followed by LSG at Rs. 35 lakh. SRH raised it to Rs. 40 lakh, but LSG continued to outbid, bringing it to Rs. 55 lakh. DC pushed it further to Rs. 60 lakh, but LSG secured the player with a final bid of Rs. 75 lakh.

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Zeeshan Ansari

• Sold to SRH for Rs. 40 lakh. SRH made the opening bid at Rs. 30 lakh, with Delhi Capitals (DC) joining at Rs. 35 lakh. SRH then raised the bid and successfully secured the player for Rs. 40 lakh.

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Rajan Kumar

• UNSOLD at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh with no takers.

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Vidwath Kaverappa

• UNSOLD at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Sakib Hussain

• Went unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh with no suitors.

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Mukesh Choudhary

• Sold to CSK for Rs. 30 lakh. CSK placed the only bid at Rs. 30 lakh, with no other bids on the floor.

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Gurnoor Brar

• With a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, both Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) showed interest. The bidding quickly surpassed Rs. 1 crore, with CSK placing a bid of Rs. 1.20 crore. GT responded by raising it to Rs. 1.30 crore, and CSK withdrew. GT successfully secured the player for Rs. 1.30 crore.

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Harvik Desai

• Went unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Vansh Bedi

• Went unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Swapnil Singh

• Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made the opening bid for Swapnil Singh at Rs. 30 lakh.Delhi Capitals (DC) increased their bid to Rs. 35 lakh, prompting Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to use their Right to Match (RTM) option. DC then raised the price to Rs. 50 lakh, and RCB responded by matching the bid.Swapnil Singh was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs. 50 lakh after the competitive bidding.

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Anukul Roy

• Failed to attract any bids and remained unsold at his base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Darshan Nalkande

• With a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, Delhi Capitals (DC) placed the opening bid for the player.securing the player at his base price.

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Arshad Khan

• The bidding for Arshad Khan started with Delhi Capitals (DC) at Rs. 30 lakh. Punjab Kings (PBKS) raised it to Rs. 35 lakh, and Gujarat Titans (GT) entered at Rs. 55 lakh. DC kept pushing, bringing the bid up to Rs. 90 lakh, with GT leading at Rs. 95 lakh. DC raised it to Rs. 1 crore, but GT secured the player with a bid of Rs. 1.10 crore. PBKS countered with Rs. 1.20 crore, but GT raised it again to Rs. 1.30 crore, winning the player.

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Anshul Kamboj

• With a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, Delhi Capitals (DC) made the opening bid. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) raised it to Rs. 35 lakh, causing DC to opt out. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) then pushed it to Rs. 40 lakh, with CSK continuing to pursue the player.Mumbai Indians (MI) joined the bidding for Anshul Kamboj, pushing the price over Rs. 1 crore. MI continued to raise the stakes, with their bid reaching Rs. 2 crore.Anshul Kamboj was eventually sold to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs. 3.40 crore after a competitive bidding war.

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Mayank Dagar

• Failed to attract a bid at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Himmat Singh

• With a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made the first bid for the player  and secured him at the base price.

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Shaik Rasheed

• Bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Pukhraj Mann

• Did not attract a bid at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

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Madhav Kaushik

• Unsold at Rs. 30 lakh

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Shubham Dubey

• Sold to Rajasthan Royals (RR) for Rs. 80 lakh

The bidding for Shubham Dubey saw Rajasthan Royals (RR) make the first bid of Rs. 30 lakh. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) quickly joined the bidding, pushing the price to Rs. 65 lakh. RR responded with Rs. 70 lakh, and RCB raised the bid again. In the final round, RR raised the bid to Rs. 80 lakh and secured the player.

Five Unsold Players Who Could Return During Accelerated Bidding

1. Shardul Thakur

   • Base Price: Rs. 2 crore
   • Role: All-rounder
   • Shardul Thakur’s ability to contribute both with the bat and the ball makes him a potential pick during the accelerated phase. Teams may look to add him for his all-round skills.

2. Glenn Phillips

   • Base Price: Rs. 2 crore
   • Role: All-rounder
   • The New Zealand all-rounder brings in valuable experience with his off-spin, batting at the lower order, and excellent fielding abilities. His versatility could attract bids in the accelerated round.

3. Mayank Agarwal

   • Base Price: Rs. 1.5 crore
   • Role: Top-order Batter
   • Mayank Agarwal's experience in the IPL and his consistency at the top order could make him a sought-after player during the accelerated bidding.

4. Devdutt Padikkal

   • Base Price: Rs. 1 crore
   • Role: Top-order Batter
   • The left-handed batter, who has played for India in the Test format, could be a valuable pick as an opener in the accelerated phase.

5. Kartik Tyagi

   • Base Price: Rs. 1 crore
   • Role: Pacer
   • Kartik Tyagi, a talented Indian pacer, has experience in the IPL with Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Teams might eye him for a cost-effective bowling option during the accelerated bidding.

Remaining Purse of IPL Teams after Set 17

Here is the remaining purse 

Keshav Maharaj - UNSOLD at a base price of Rs. 75 lakh. No takers!

Mujeeb Ur Rahman - UNSOLD

Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman, listed as a spin bowler, had no takers in the auction and remains unsold.

Akash Deep Sold to LSG for Rs 8 Crore

Akash Deep's bidding saw interest from Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Punjab Kings. However, CSK soon bowed out of the race, leaving LSG and PBKS to compete. Ultimately, Lucknow Super Giants secured the seamer with the highest bid of Rs 8 crore. Akash Deep is sold to LSG for Rs 8 crore.

Deepak Chahar Sold to MI for Rs 9.25 Crore

Deepak Chahar's auction began with MI setting the ball rolling at his base price of Rs 2 crore, with PBKS quickly getting involved. As the bidding progressed, MI raised the bid to Rs 7.75 crore, and after a brief pause, CSK entered the fray at Rs 8 crore. However, MI remained determined and outbid CSK at Rs 9.25 crore. Deepak Chahar is now sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 9.25 crore.

Mukesh Kumar Sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 8 Crore (RTM Used)

India seamer Mukesh Kumar entered the auction at Rs 2 crore and attracted fierce competition between PBKS and CSK. After the bid reached Rs 6.50 crore, Punjab Kings secured the highest bid. However, Delhi Capitals exercised their Right to Match (RTM) option. PBKS then raised their offer to Rs 8 crore, giving DC the opportunity to match it. Delhi Capitals successfully matched the bid, and Mukesh Kumar remains with the team for Rs 8 crore.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Sold to RCB for Rs 10.75 Crore

Bhuvneshwar Kumar entered the auction at Rs 2 crore and quickly garnered significant interest. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) were initially competing for his services, with the bids reaching Rs 10 crore. However, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a surprise move, raising the bid to Rs 10.75 crore, outbidding the others. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was subsequently sold to RCB for Rs 10.75 crore.

Gerald Coetzee Sold to Gujarat Titans for Rs 2.40 Crore

Gerald Coetzee, the South African seamer, entered the IPL 2025 Mega Auction at a base price of Rs 1.25 crore. Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) showed interest in the player, and after some competitive bidding, Coetzee was sold to Gujarat Titans for Rs 2.40 crore.

IPL Mega Auction 2025: Tushar Deshpande Sold to Rajasthan Royals

The IPL Mega Auction 2025 is back underway, and the first player in the capped fast bowlers category is Tushar Deshpande.

• Base Price: Rs 1 crore
• Bidding Interest: CSK, his former franchise, and RR
• Final Bid: Rs 6.50 crore

SOLD! Tushar Deshpande is sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 6.50 crore.

IPL Mega Auction 2025 Live: Top 5 Players Sold Today

As we head into a quick break, here are the top 5 players sold today:

1. Marco Jansen: Rs 7 crore (to PBKS)
2. Krunal Pandya: Rs 5.75 crore (to RCB)
3. Nitish Rana: Rs 4.20 crore (to RR)
4. Washington Sundar: Rs 3.20 crore (to GT)
5. Sam Curran: Rs 2.40 crore (to CSK)

IPL Auction Update - Final Players

The list is rounded off by Alex Carey and Donovan Ferreira, who both go unsold.

Josh Inglis - IPL Auction Update

After interest from PBKS and SRH, Josh Inglis has been sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 2.60 crore.

PBKS SIGNS JOSH INGLIS FOR Rs 2.60 CRORE.

KS Bharat - IPL Auction Update

KS Bharat, the India wicketkeeper-batter, did not attract any bidders in this round. He remains unsold for now and may enter the auction again at a later stage.

KS Bharat GOES UNSOLD.

Ryan Rickelton - IPL Auction Update

Ryan Rickelton entered the auction with a base price of ₹1 crore. After Shai Hope went unsold, Mumbai Indians (MI) secured the South African cricketer.

MI SIGNS RYAN RICKELTON FOR ₹1 CRORE.

Nitish Rana - IPL Auction Update

Former KKR player Nitish Rana was up for grabs with a base price of ₹1.5 crore. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) started the bidding, followed by Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The bidding war heated up, and after reaching ₹4.20 crore, RR sealed the deal.

RR SIGNS NITISH RANA FOR ₹4.20 CRORE.

Krunal Pandya - IPL Auction Update

Baroda all-rounder Krunal Pandya entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) initiated the bidding, with Rajasthan Royals (RR) joining the contest. The intense battle saw the price escalate past ₹5 crore, with RCB holding the bid at ₹5.25 crore. After much deliberation, RR made a final push, but RCB ultimately secured the player.

RCB SIGNS KRUNAL PANDYA FOR ₹5.75 CRORE.

Daryl Mitchell - IPL Auction Update

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell, with a base price of ₹2 crore, failed to attract any bids during the auction.

DARYL MITCHELL REMAINS UNSOLD.

Marco Jansen - IPL Auction Update

Marco Jansen, the South African all-rounder, started with a base price of ₹1.50 crore. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) kicked off the bidding, with Gujarat Titans (GT) joining in soon after. As MI withdrew, the battle narrowed down to PBKS and GT. Ultimately, Punjab Kings secured Jansen for ₹7 crore, with GT opting not to increase their bid.

PBKS SIGNS MARCO JANSEN FOR ₹7 CRORE.

Sam Curran - IPL Auction Update

Sam Curran, the England all-rounder, drew interest from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). In a surprising turn, CSK successfully signed Curran for just ₹2.40 crore—a significant drop from his previous auction price of ₹18.50 crore.

Washington Sundar - IPL Auction Update

The first bidding war of the day is for Washington Sundar. The Indian all-rounder attracts interest from Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After an intense battle, Gujarat Titans secures Sundar for ₹3.2 crore.

Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw - IPL Auction Update

No takers for the India-capped players. Ajinkya Rahane, with a base price of ₹1.5 crore, and Prithvi Shaw, listed at ₹75 lakh, both went unsold. It’s a reminder of how quickly fortunes change in cricket—especially for Shaw, who was once a hot property in the IPL.

Faf du Plessis - IPL Auction Update

The 40-year-old Faf du Plessis entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Just when it seemed there was no interest, Delhi Capitals (DC) stepped in with a bid. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), his former team, did not use their Right to Match (RTM) option.

Rovman Powell - IPL Auction Update

The first player sold on Day 2 is Rovman Powell. With a base price of ₹2 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secures him without any competition from other teams.

KKR SIGNS ROVMAN POWELL FOR ₹2 CRORE.

Kane Williamson & Glenn Phillips - IPL Auction Update

Kane Williamson, the first name out of the bag on Day 2 of the IPL Auction, enters with a base price of ₹2 crore but goes unsold. Glenn Phillips, also with a base price of ₹2 crore, meets the same fate.

BOTH KANE WILLIAMSON AND GLENN PHILLIPS GO UNSOLD.

Indian Players Expected to Fetch Big Bids on Day 2

As the IPL 2025 auction progresses, several Indian players are likely to spark bidding wars on Day 2, thanks to their proven track records and utility in various formats of the game:

• Nitish Rana: A dependable middle-order batter with leadership experience.
• Krunal Pandya: A versatile all-rounder with an excellent track record in both batting and spin bowling.
• Deepak Chahar: A premier swing bowler known for his ability to deliver in the powerplay.
• Washington Sundar: A handy all-rounder with economic off-spin and batting capabilities.
• Shardul Thakur: A dynamic all-rounder nicknamed "Lord Shardul" for his match-turning performances.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: A seasoned campaigner with exceptional death bowling skills.
• Tushar Deshpande: An emerging pacer with a promising IPL track record.

These players could be pivotal assets for any team aiming for a balanced squad.

Australian Players in IPL 2025 Auction – Day 2

The second day of the IPL 2025 auction features a strong contingent of Australian players, highlighting their talent across various skill sets. Here's the full list:

• Batters and Wicketkeepers:
  Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Ashton Turner, Tim David, Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Steve Smith, Ollie Davies, Josh Brown.

• All-rounders:
  Aaron Hardie, Matt Short, Hilton Cartwright, Michael Neser, Daniel Sams, Will Sutherland, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Chris Green.

• Bowlers:
  Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Ellis, Jhye Richardson, Xavier Bartlett, Riley Meredith, Lance Morris, Ben Dwarshuis, Andrew Tye, Sean Abbott.

These players are set to spark interest among franchises for their versatility and match-winning abilities.

Most Expensive Indians in IPL 2025 Auction

The IPL 2025 auction witnessed record-breaking bids for Indian players, showcasing their immense value in the league.

1. Rishabh Pant – Acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player of the season.
2. Shreyas Iyer – Secured by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, just shy of the top spot.
3. Venkatesh Iyer – Picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore, marking a historic deal for the all-rounder.
4. Arshdeep Singh – Retained by Punjab Kings using the RTM option for ₹18 crore after an intense bidding war.
5. Yuzvendra Chahal – Snapped up by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore, making him one of the most valuable bowlers in the auction.

Welcome to Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Stay tuned as teams continue to battle it out for the best talents in the game. With Day 1 setting the stage with some record-breaking bids, expect more surprises, intense bidding wars, and strategic picks as franchises finalize their squads. Let the action begin! 🚨🎉

IPL 2025 AUCTION - SOLD AND UNSOLD PLAYERS

SOLD PLAYERS

BATTERS

BOWLERS

ALL-ROUNDERS

WICKETKEEPERS

UNSOLD PLAYERS

BATTERS

BOWLERS

WICKETKEEPERS

PURSE REMAINING AFTER DAY 1 OF IPL 2025 MEGA AUCTION

Shreyas Gopal IPL Auction Update

Shreyas Gopal remained unsold in the IPL auction. Despite having a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, no bids were placed for him.

Manav Suthar IPL Auction Update

Manav Suthar was picked up by Gujarat Titans for Rs. 30 lakh. GT made the opening bid and secured the player at the base price.

Kumar Kartikeya IPL Auction Update

Rajasthan Royals opened the bidding for Kumar Kartikeya at Rs. 30 lakh. Mumbai Indians chose not to exercise their RTM option, and RR successfully secured the player for the same amount.

Piyush Chawla IPL Auction Update

Piyush Chawla remained unsold at his base price of Rs. 50 lakh, with no bids placed for him during the auction.

Mayank Markande IPL Auction Update

Mayank Markande was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at his base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

Karn Sharma IPL Auction Update

Karn Sharma started with a base price of Rs. 50 lakh. Mumbai Indians made the successful bid and signed him for Rs. 50 lakh.

Suyash Sharma IPL Auction Update

Suyash Sharma, starting with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, saw a bidding war between DC, RCB, and MI. The price moved past Rs. 60 lakh, with MI holding the highest bid at Rs. 60 lakh.RCB and MI are engaged in a bidding war for the leg-spinner, with RCB initially offering Rs. 1.30 crore. MI counters, pushing the bid to Rs. 1.40 crore.

RCB ultimately securing the leg spinner for Rs. 2.60 crore.

Simarjeet Singh IPL Auction Update

Simarjeet Singh starts with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh. CSK opens the bidding, followed by SRH entering the race.Simarjeet Singh, who started with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, was sold to SRH for Rs. 1.5 crore after a competitive bidding session

Kartik Tyagi IPL Auction Update

Kartik Tyagi goes unsold at the base price of Rs. 40 lakh.

Yash Thakur IPL Auction Update

PBKS starts the bidding for Yash Thakur with a Rs. 30 lakh bid. GT increases the price, and it climbs to Rs. 1 crore with PBKS holding the highest bid.

PBKS signs Yash Thakur for Rs. 1.80 crore after successfully securing the bid.

Vaibhav Arora IPL Auction Update

KKR kicks off the bidding for Vaibhav Arora with a starting bid of Rs. 30 lakh.RR and KKR compete as the price for Vaibhav Arora rises past Rs. 1 crore. After RR pulls out at Rs. 1.50 crore, DC enters the bidding at Rs. 1.70 crore. Ultimately, KKR secures Vaibhav Arora for Rs. 1.80 crore.

Vyshak Vijaykumar IPL Auction Update

Vyshak Vijaykumar starts with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh. GT initiates the bidding, with PBKS joining in and competing to secure the player.The bidding for Vyshak Vijaykumar has exceeded Rs. 1 crore. RCB decides not to use the RTM option. PBKS secures the player with a winning bid of Rs. 1.80 crore.

Mohit Sharma IPL Auction Update

Mohit Sharma starts with a base price of Rs. 50 lakh, and the bidding quickly escalates past Rs. 1 crore with GT and DC vying for the player. DC holds the highest bid at Rs. 1.70 crore before GT counters with a bid of Rs. 1.80 crore. PBKS decides not to raise the bid, leaving GT and DC in the race, with GT pushing the price to Rs. 2 crore.

DC SIGNS MOHIT SHARMA FOR RS. 2.20 CRORE

Akash Madhwal IPL Auction Update

RR starts the bidding for Akash Madhwal at Rs. 30 lakh, and PBKS quickly raises the bid to Rs. 35 lakh.The bidding for Akash Madhwal intensifies as RR and PBKS continue to raise the price, which reaches Rs. 1 crore. RR then places the bid at Rs. 1.20 crore.

Akash Madhwal is sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 1.20 crore after an intense bidding war with PBKS.

Rasikh Salam IPL Auction Update

Rasikh Salam, starting with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, attracted early bids from RCB, who made the opening bid. SRH also entered the bidding, raising the competition for the player.SRH pulls out of the bidding, and DC exercises the Right to Match (RTM) option. However, RCB raises the bid to an impressive Rs. 6 crore, further intensifying the competition.Rasikh Salam is sold to RCB for Rs. 6 crore after a competitive bidding war, with RCB ultimately securing the player.

Vishnu Vinod IPL Auction Update

Vishnu Vinod, starting with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, saw multiple teams competing. KKR made the initial bid at Rs. 30 lakh, followed by PBKS, which raised it to Rs. 35 lakh. The bidding continued as KKR upped it to Rs. 40 lakh, but PBKS regained the lead with Rs. 50 lakh. The price reached Rs. 95 lakh, and PBKS secured the player at that amount.

Luvith Sisodia IPL Auction Update

Luvith Sisodia, with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, remained unsold as no teams placed bids for him.

Upendra Yadav IPL Auction Update

Upendra Yadav, with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, went unsold as there were no bids for him in the auction.

Aryan Juyal IPL Auction Update

Aryan Juyal was available at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made the opening bid at Rs. 30 lakh and successfully secured him for that price.

Robin Minz IPL Auction Update

A base price of Rs. 30 lakh. CSK initiates the bidding, but MI raises it and secures Minz for Rs. 65 lakh.

Kumar Kushagra IPL Auction Update

A base price of Rs. 30 lakh for Kumar Kushagra.CSK starts the bidding, and it's the only bid before PBKS places a bid at the very last moment.GT joins the bidding, while CSK withdraws after the price reaches Rs. 65 lakh.

Ashutosh Sharma IPL Auction Update

RCB opens with a bid of Rs. 30 lakh, followed by RR's second bid.RR pulls out at Rs. 90 lakh, and DC steps in, pushing the bid to Rs. 95 lakh.PBKS joins the bidding at Rs. 1.50 crore, while DC raises the bid beyond Rs. 2 crore.

Mahipal Lomror IPL Auction Update

Mahipal Lomror is starting with a base price of Rs. 50 lakh. RR begins the bidding, with GT joining in. The price is now approaching Rs. 1 crore.

RR places a bid at Rs. 1.40 crore, but GT raises it to Rs. 1.50 crore. RCB does not use the RTM option.

GT signs Mahipal Lomror for Rs. 1.70 crore.

Vijay Shankar IPL Auction Update

GT and CSK initiate the bidding for Vijay Shankar, starting at his base price of Rs. 30 lakh.GT joins the bidding, but CSK takes the lead with the highest bid of Rs. 1.20 crore.

Vijay Shankar is sold to CSK for Rs. 1.20 crore.

Harpreet Brar IPL Auction Update

LSG starts the bidding for Harpreet Brar at his base price of Rs. 30 lakh, with PBKS joining the bidding.

LSG withdraws from the bidding at Rs. 1.10 crore, as MI enters with a bid of Rs. 1.20 crore. PBKS increases the bid to Rs. 1.50 crore, securing Harpreet Brar.

PBKS SIGNS HARPREET BRAR FOR RS. 1.50 CRORE

Abdul Samad IPL Auction Update

Starting at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, RCB initiates the bid, but LSG quickly joins in. The two teams push the price over Rs. 1 crore.LSG offers Rs. 1.50 crore, followed by PBKS with a bid of Rs. 1.60 crore.

Naman Dhir IPL Auction Update

Naman Dhir starts at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh. MI and RCB make the initial bids. RCB holds the bid at Rs. 50 lakh, but MI raises it to Rs. 55 lakh.DC enters the bidding, pushing the price beyond Rs. 1 crore. MI holds the bid at Rs. 1.60 crore.DC raises the bid to Rs. 1.90 crore. MI counters with a bid of Rs. 2 crore.RR raises the bid to Rs. 2.20 crore.PBKS joins the bidding, pushing the price to Rs. 3.20 crore, while RR increases the bid to Rs. 3.40 crore.

MI activates their RTM option, but RR raises the bid to Rs. 5.25 crore. MI chooses to match it.

NAMAN DHIR IS SIGNED BY MI FOR RS. 5.25 CRORE.

Sameer Rizvi IPL Auction Update

With a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, CSK kicks off the bidding for Sameer Rizvi.DC joins the bidding, pushing the price to Rs. 1 crore

Sameer Rizvi goes to DC for Rs. 95 lakh.

Nishant Sindhu IPL Auction Update

Starting with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, GT makes the first bid for Nishant Sindhu.

Abhinav Manohar IPL Auction Update

Abhinav Manohar starts with a base price of Rs. 30 lakh. RCB makes the first bid, followed by CSK raising it to Rs. 35 lakh. RCB continues to push the bid, reaching Rs. 65 lakh, and then up to Rs. 90 lakh. The price crosses Rs. 1 crore, and CSK now holds the bid at Rs. 1.70 crore.The bidding for Abhinav Manohar reaches Rs. 2 crore, as GT increases their offer.SRH joins the bidding at Rs. 2.40 crore but withdraws after CSK raises the price to Rs. 2.80 crore KKR increases the bid to Rs. 3 crore.SRH increases their bid to Rs. 3.20 crore, and KKR pulls out.

SRH signs Abhinav Manohar for Rs. 3.20 crore.

Yash Dhull IPL Auction Update

Yash Dhull is unsold at the base price of Rs. 30 lakh.

Karun Nair IPL Auction Update

A base price of Rs. 30 lakh for Karun Nair. RCB and DC make the initial bids.Delhi Capitals signs Karun Nair for Rs. 50 lakh.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi IPL Auction Update

Starting at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, the bidding begins for Angkrish Raghuvanshi.CSK and KKR compete for the opening batter, pushing the price past Rs. 1 crore. KKR secures the highest bid at Rs. 3 crore.

Nehal Wadhera IPL Auction Update

Starting at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, CSK initiates the bidding, followed by a bid from LSG.

Anmolpreet Singh - UNSOLD

Starting at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, Anmolpreet Singh goes unsold at the auction.

Rishabh Pant Auction Record-Breaking Deal

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗵 🔝

Snippets of how that Historic bidding process panned out for Rishabh Pant 🎥 🔽 #TATAIPLAuction | #TATAIPL | @RishabhPant17 | @LucknowIPL | #LSG pic.twitter.com/grfmkuCWLD

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024

Purse Left After Set 7:

Sold players from Sets 5, 6, and 7:

Noor Ahmed IPL Auction Update

Noor Ahmed is up for bidding with a base price of Rs. 2 crore. CSK and MI drive the price past Rs. 5 crore with their initial bids. MI pulls out at Rs. 5 crore. Gujarat Titans exercises the RTM option and secures Noor Ahmed.

CSK raises the bid to Rs. 10 crore, and GT pulls out.

NOOR AHMED GOES TO CSK FOR RS. 10 CRORE

Waqar Salamkheil IPL Auction Update

Waqar Salamkheil remains UNSOLD at the base price of Rs. 75 lakh.

Wanindu Hasaranga IPL Auction Update

RR starts the bidding at Rs. 2 crore for Wanindu Hasaranga.MI enters the bidding. RR holds the bid at Rs. 4 crore.MI moves it up to Rs. 4.20 crore.

Adam Zampa IPL Auction Update

Starting at a base price of Rs. 2 crore, SRH makes the opening bid. RR raises it to Rs. 2.20 crore.

Adam Zampa sold to SRH for Rs. 2.40 crore

Rahul Chahar IPL Auction Update

A base price of Rs. 1 crore. Teams show early interest in the young spinner as the bidding begins.MI and SRH start the bidding for the leg-spinner. The price quickly rises, with both teams competing aggressively for the talented bowler. The bid has now exceeded Rs. 3 crore, with SRH offering Rs. 3.20 crore.

PBKS had the right to match but chose not to use it.

RAHUL CHAHAR GOES TO SRH FOR RS. 3.20 CRORE.

Maheesh Theekshana IPL Auction Update

We’re into the capped spinners now. Maheesh Theekshana starts at a base price of Rs. 2 crore.Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals compete for the player, with RR ultimately securing him at Rs. 4.40 crore.

Trent Boult IPL Auction Update

Rajasthan Royals opens the bidding at Rs. 2 crore. LSG joins in the race for the pacer, and the price quickly shoots past Rs. 6 crore. LSG eventually pulls out at Rs. 6.25 crore.GT enters the bidding at Rs. 6.50 crore, with MI quickly following up with a bid of Rs. 8.50 crore. RR remains persistent, raising the price to Rs. 8.75 crore. The bidding continues to escalate, and the price surpasses Rs. 10 crore.MI places a bid at Rs. 12 crore, and RR raises it to Rs. 12.25 crore. MI follows up with a further bid, pushing the price to Rs. 12.50 crore. RR pulls out, and MI secures Trent Boult for Rs. 12.50 crore.
TRENT BOULT SOLD TO MUMBAI INDIANS FOR RS. 12.50 CRORE

T. Natarajan IPL Auction Update

Starting at a base price of Rs. 2 crore, SRH initiates the bidding. RCB joins in, raising the price to Rs. 2.20 crore.Delhi also joins the bidding, but RCB stays in the race for the player. DC raises the bid to Rs. 6.75 crore and pushes it further to Rs. 7.75 crore. RCB responds with Rs. 8 crore. DC raises it to Rs. 8.75 crore, but RCB pushes back with a bid of Rs. 10.25 crore. After some deliberation, RCB increases the bid to Rs. 10.50 crore.DELHI CAPITALS SIGNS T. NATARAJAN FOR RS. 10.50 CRORE

Khaleel Ahmed IPL Auction Update

At Rs. 2 crore, CSK bids for Khaleel. LSG is the second team in the fray. CSK has the bid at Rs. 4.80 crore. That’s the final bid and CSK has him. DC has an RTM but does not use it.

KHAALEEL AHMED SOLD TO CSK FOR RS. 4.80 CRORE.

Anrich Nortje IPL Auction Update

A base price of ₹2 crore sees LSG making the initial move. KKR steps in with a bid of ₹2.20 crore.

The bidding intensified quickly, with teams showing eagerness to acquire the player. However, LSG decided to step back at Rs. 6.50 crore. Despite having an RTM option, DC chose not to exercise it.

Anrich Nortje sold to KKR for Rs. 6.50 crore.

Avesh Khan IPL Auction Update

A base price of ₹2 crore for Avesh Khan sees LSG and PBKS engaging in the initial bidding. The price quickly rises to ₹4 crore with LSG holding the bid.LSG retains their determination and outbids PBKS, lsg securing Avesh Khan for ₹9.75 crore.

Prasidh Krishna IPL Auction Update

A base price of Rs. 2 crore for Prasidh. RCB and GT are engaged in an early bidding battle for the pacer.The bidding reaches Rs. 5 crore, with Gujarat Titans currently holding the bid.Neither side shows any signs of giving up as the bid crosses Rs. 8 crore.GT secures Prasidh Krishna for ₹9.50 crore after an intense bidding war.

Josh Hazlewood IPL Auction Update

Starting at a base price of Rs. 2 crore, LSG makes the opening bid. KKR joins in with a bid of Rs. 2.20 crore, and the two teams continue the bidding battle, pushing the price past Rs. 6 crore.RCB places a bid of Rs. 9 crore, but LSG continues to increase the price. LSG pulls out at Rs. 10 crore, and MI steps in with a bid of Rs. 10.25 crore. RCB responds with a bid of Rs. 11 crore.MI enters with a bid of Rs. 10.25 crore, and RCB counters with Rs. 11 crore. MI pulls out at Rs. 12.50 crore.

Jitesh Sharma IPL Auction Update

The final player in the set. He starts at the base price of Rs. 1 crore. CSK and LSG in a bidding battle as the price moves over Rs. 3 crore now. LSG pulls out at Rs. 4.40 crore and RCB enters at Rs. 4.60 crore. DC ups the bid to Rs. 4.80 crore. RCB with the bid at Rs. 5.50 crore.

After PBKS exercised their Right to Match (RTM), RCB increased their bid to Rs. 11 crore. PBKS chose not to match it.

RCB SECURES JITESH SHARMA FOR RS. 11 CRORE.

Ishan Kishan IPL Auction Update

Starting bid: ₹2 crore
Mumbai Indians start the bidding at ₹2 crore. PBKS raises it to ₹2.20 crore. MI raises the paddle once more and gets the price up to ₹2.80 crore. PBKS raises to ₹3 crore. The price is past ₹4 crore now.The price continues to rise, and PBKS now holds the bid at Rs. 7.50 crore for Ishan Kishan.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz sold to KKR for ₹2 crore.  

Starting price of ₹2 crore for the Afghan player. KKR makes the first bid, and that is the only bid on the floor, securing the player for KKR.

Phil Salt - IPL Auction Update

Starting bid: ₹2 crore.

MI with the opening bid before RCB joins in. MI opts out at ₹4 crore. KKR gets into the bidding war at ₹4.20 crore.RCB continues to pump in money, and the price zooms past ₹7 crore.KKR bids at ₹7.75 crore before RCB raises it to ₹8 crore.The price is now at ₹9.75 crore with KKR. RCB raises it to ₹10 crore.KKR ups the price to ₹10.75 crore, but RCB is right back in the mix at ₹11 crore.Phil Salt goes to RCB for ₹11.50 crore.

Jonny Bairstow - IPL Auction Update

Starting bid: ₹2 crore.

No takers for Jonny Bairstow at the base price.

Jonny Bairstow - UNSOLD.

Quinton de Kock - IPL Auction Update

Starting bid: ₹2 crore.

SRH starts the bidding at the base price. PBKS thinks about it for a minute before MI raises the price to ₹2.20 crore. SRH ups the price to ₹2.40 crore, but MI follows it up with another raise. KKR enters the bidding at ₹3.20 crore. MI continues to raise the price. KKR has the bid at ₹3.60 crore, with no other suitors. LSG has an RTM option but does not use it.

Quinton de Kock sold to KKR for ₹3.60 crore.

IPL 2025 MEGA AUCTION Key Updates:

• Venkatesh Iyer sold to KKR for ₹23.75 crore.
• KL Rahul sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore.
• Mohammed Siraj sold to GT for ₹12.25 crore.
• Yuzvendra Chahal sold to Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore.
• Mohammed Shami sold to SRH for ₹10 crore.
• Rishabh Pant sold to LSG for ₹27 crore.
• Shreyas Iyer sold to PBKS for ₹26.75 crore.

Purse left after Set 4:

 Sold and unsold players from Set 3 and Set 4:

Glenn Maxwell - IPL Auction Update

A base price of ₹2 crore for Glenn Maxwell. SRH starts the bidding, and PBKS raises it to ₹2.20 crore.The bidding intensifies as CSK increases their bid to Rs. 4 crore. PBKS responds with a bid of Rs. 4.25 crore. CSK keeps up the pace, raising it to Rs. 4.50 crore. CSK backs out. RCB does not use its RTM.

GLENN MAXWELL GOES TO PBKS FOR RS. 4.20 CRORE.

Mitchell Marsh- IPl Auction Update

SRH starts the bidding at Rs. 2 crore. LSG comes in to fight for the player. LSG now has the bid at Rs. 3 crore.

The bidding continues as LSG raises the price further to Rs. 3.40 crore. Delhi Capitals has an RTM but opts out.

MITCHELL MARSH GOES TO LSG FOR RS. 3.40 CRORE.

Marcus Stoinis - IPL Auction Update
Starting bid: ₹2 crore.
RCB starts the bidding, and soon, RCB moves the bid up to ₹4.40 crore.
CSK pushes the price higher with a bid of ₹6 crore.PBKS raises the bid to Rs. 11 crore, and RCB has to think hard before deciding to pull out. 

PBKS SECURES MARCUS STOINIS FOR RS. 11 CRORE.

RCB pulls out, but LSG has an RTM option and decides not to use it.

PUNJAB KINGS SIGNS MARCUS STOINIS FOR RS. 11 CRORE.

Venkatesh Iyer - IPL Auction Update

Starting bid: ₹2 crore.
KKR and LSG start the early bidding, and the price moves upwards of ₹6 crore.
RCB makes a bid at ₹8.50 crore. It is between KKR and RCB now. The battle intensifies as RCB raises the bid to ₹13.50 crore.
The price reaches ₹17 crore, and KKR pushes it up to ₹18.25 crore. The bid crosses ₹20 crore, and KKR raises it to ₹21.25 crore.
RCB counters with a ₹22 crore bid.KKR ups it to ₹23.25 crore. After a long ponderation, RCB raises the bid to ₹23.50 crore.
KKR raises it to ₹23.75 crore.VENKATESH IYER IS SOLD FOR RS. 23.75 CRORE TO KKR.

R. Ashwin - IPL Auction Update
Starting bid: ₹2 crore. CSK starts the bidding, but LSG raises it to ₹2.20 crore. RCB and RR also enter the bidding, with RR holding the bid at ₹5 crore. The price moves up past ₹7 crore. CSK raises the bid to ₹8.25 crore. RR moves it to ₹9.50 crore, but CSK gets it to ₹9.75 crore. RR pulls out at this point.

R. ASHWIN GOES TO CSK FOR ₹9.75 CRORE.

Rachin Ravindra

Starting bid: ₹1.50 crore

CSK and PBKS are competing for the player, and the price rises past ₹2 crore. PBKS takes the lead with a bid of ₹3.20 crore.CSK uses their RTM to match PBKS's bid of ₹3.20 crore for Rachin Ravindra.Rachin Ravindra is sold to CSK for ₹4 crore after PBKS raised the bid and CSK matched it using their RTM.

Harshal Patel - IPL Auction Update

Harshal Patel enters the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. The bidding begins with SRH and GT going head-to-head to secure the IPL 2024 Purple Cap winner.Harshal Patel's bidding continues fiercely between SRH and GT. The price climbs with SRH pushing for the player, but GT raises the bid to ₹6 crore.SRH has the bid at ₹6.75 crore, but Punjab Kings uses their Right-to-Match (RTM) card.SRH raises the price to ₹8 crore, and PBKS pulls out.

HARSHAL PATEL GOES TO SRH FOR ₹8 CRORE.

Jake Fraser-McGurk - IPL Auction Update

Jake Fraser-McGurk enters the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Delhi Capitals (DC) starts the bidding, followed by Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The price moves up to ₹4 crore with just PBKS and LSG competing. The bidding intensifies as LSG raises it to ₹5.25 crore, but PBKS counters with ₹5.50 crore. The two teams continue to push the price higher.

Delhi Capitals (DC) uses its RTM option to match Punjab Kings' (PBKS) bid for Jake Fraser-McGurk. PBKS raises the price to ₹9 crore, and DC matches it.

JAKE FRASER-MCGURK SOLD TO DC FOR ₹9 CRORE.

David Warner - UNSOLD

A big name in the auction, David Warner entered with a base price of ₹2 crore. However, no bids were placed, and he remains UNSOLD.

Rahul Tripathi - IPL Auction Update

Rahul Tripathi enters the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh. KKR and CSK compete in the bidding, with CSK eventually holding the highest bid at ₹3.40 crore.

CSK SIGNS RAHUL TRIPATHI FOR ₹3.40 CRORE.

Devon Conway - IPL Auction Update

Devon Conway enters the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. The bidding starts with CSK and PBKS. After a competitive back-and-forth, the price moves past ₹5 crore. PBKS pulls out at ₹6 crore, and CSK secures the Kiwi batter at ₹6.25 crore.

CSK SIGNS DEVON CONWAY FOR ₹6.25 CRORE.

Aiden Markram - IPL Auction Update

Aiden Markram enters the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) makes the first and only bid, securing the player without any competition.

LSG SIGNS AIDEN MARKRAM FOR ₹2 CRORE.

Devdutt Padikkal - IPL Auction Update

Despite the initial excitement, there were no suitors for Devdutt Padikkal, and he remains unsold at this stage.

DEVDUTT PADIKKAL - UNSOLD.

Harry Brook - IPL Auction Update

Harry Brook enters the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. CSK makes the first bid, followed by Punjab Kings (PBKS). The two teams push the price past ₹4 crore, with CSK making a bid at ₹4.80 crore. PBKS raises it to ₹5 crore, and CSK continues with ₹5.75 crore. The competition is heating up as both teams battle for the player.

However, Delhi Capitals (DC) entered the bidding at ₹6.25 crore and successfully secured the player.

DC SIGNS HARRY BROOK FOR ₹6.25 CRORE.

Here are the updated squads for IPL 2025:

list of sold players at the IPL 2025 Auction:

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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) November 24, 2024

The next set of players in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction will be capped batters. Here are the players in this set:

1. Harry Brook
2. Devon Conway
3. Jake Fraser-McGurk
4. Aiden Markram
5. Devdutt Padikkal
6. David Warner
7. Rahul Tripathi

 Team-wise breakdown of slots left:

Here’s a look at the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history:

Marquee Set 2 concludes

• Mohammed Shami - ₹10 crore (SRH)
• David Miller - ₹7.50 crore (LSG)
• Yuzvendra Chahal - ₹18 crore (PBKS)
• Mohammed Siraj - ₹12.25 crore (GT)
• Liam Livingstone - ₹8.75 crore (RCB)
• KL Rahul - ₹14 crore (DC)

KL Rahul - IPL Auction Update

The highly anticipated KL Rahul went under the hammer, with KKR initiating the bidding. RCB quickly raised it to ₹2.20 crore, and the two teams pushed the price up to ₹9 crore. No other team entered the race until Delhi Capitals joined at ₹11 crore. KKR stayed in contention but eventually withdrew at ₹11.75 crore. CSK entered the fray with a bid of ₹12.15 crore, but Delhi Capitals countered with ₹14 crore, forcing CSK to step back. LSG did not use its RTM option.

DC SIGNS KL RAHUL FOR ₹14 CRORE. The team now has ₹47.25 crore remaining.

Liam Livingstone - IPL Auction Update

RCB started the bidding at ₹2 crore, with SRH raising it to ₹2.20 crore. RCB then increased the bid to ₹4 crore, and Delhi Capitals joined at ₹4.25 crore. The bidding surged past ₹6 crore, with CSK offering ₹6.75 crore. RCB raised it further to ₹8.25 crore, and CSK went up to ₹8.50 crore. RCB then sealed the deal with a final bid of ₹8.75 crore, and CSK pulled out. PBKS did not use its RTM.

RCB SIGNS LIAM LIVINGSTONE FOR ₹8.75 CRORE. RCB’S FIRST BUY OF THIS AUCTION.

Mohammed Siraj - IPL Auction Update

Gujarat Titans started the bidding at ₹2 crore, with CSK quickly entering the bidding for the pacer. The price passed ₹8 crore, and CSK eventually pulled out. GT took the lead at ₹8.25 crore when Rajasthan Royals entered the bidding at ₹12 crore. GT raised the price, and RR backed out of the race. RCB decided not to use their Right to Match (RTM).

GUJARAT TITANS SIGNS MOHAMMED SIRAJ FOR ₹12.25 CRORE.

Yuzvendra Chahal - IPL Auction Update

Gujarat Titans started the bidding at ₹2 crore, with CSK quickly entering at ₹2.20 crore. Punjab Kings joined the battle at ₹6 crore, and Gujarat Titans raised it to ₹6.25 crore. PBKS then pushed it to ₹7 crore, while LSG entered at ₹7.25 crore. The price exceeded ₹10 crore as PBKS and LSG continued their bidding war. PBKS took the bid to ₹12 crore, but LSG raised it to ₹13.75 crore. PBKS responded with ₹14 crore, and after some back and forth, RCB entered at ₹14.25 crore. PBKS raised it to ₹14.50 crore, and SRH made a bid at ₹14.75 crore, eventually pushing it to ₹15.75 crore. PBKS countered at ₹18 crore, and SRH backed out.

PBKS SIGNS YUZVENDRA CHAHAL FOR ₹18 CRORE.

David Miller - IPL Auction Update

A base price of ₹1.50 crore for Miller. Gujarat Titans opened the bidding, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Delhi Capitals also joined the bidding, but RCB continued to chase the player. DC pulled out at ₹7 crore. LSG then entered with a bid of ₹7.50 crore, and RCB withdrew from the race. Gujarat Titans did not use their RTM option.

LSG SIGNS DAVID MILLER FOR ₹7.50 CRORE.

Mohammed Shami - IPL Auction Update

A base price of ₹2 crore for Shami. KKR started the bidding, with CSK entering at ₹2.20 crore. The two teams continued to bid, pushing the price past ₹6 crore. CSK pulled out at ₹8 crore, and LSG entered at ₹8.50 crore but withdrew at ₹9.50 crore. SRH then entered the bidding at ₹10 crore, with KKR exiting the race. Gujarat Titans opted not to use their RTM.

SRH SIGNS MOHAMMED SHAMI FOR ₹10 CRORE.

Rishabh Pant - IPL Auction Update

The player everyone had been anticipating—Rishabh Pant—entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kicked off the bidding war. The price quickly surged past ₹9 crore with both teams in intense competition. LSG had the bid at ₹9.75 crore, but RCB pushed it to ₹10.50 crore. Despite RCB’s effort, LSG remained determined, leading RCB to withdraw at ₹11 crore. LSG raised it to ₹11.25 crore before Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) entered the race at ₹11.50 crore.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) continued their fierce bidding for Rishabh Pant as the price surged towards ₹20 crore. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) initially pulled out at ₹19 crore but re-entered the race at ₹19.50 crore. LSG then led at ₹20.25 crore, but SRH pushed it to ₹20.50 crore. LSG responded with a bid of ₹20.75 crore. Just as the excitement peaked, Delhi Capitals used their Right to Match (RTM) but LSG raised the stakes further, ultimately securing Pant at ₹27 crore.

LSG SIGNS RISHABH PANT FOR ₹27 CRORE. RISHABH PANT IS NOW THE MOST EXPENSIVE PLAYER IN IPL HISTORY.

Mitchell Starc - IPL Auction Update

Mumbai Indians opened the bidding at ₹2 crore, with Kolkata Knight Riders joining at ₹2.20 crore. MI pushed the bid up to ₹2.80 crore, and the two teams continued their duel as the price surpassed ₹6 crore. Delhi Capitals entered at ₹6.25 crore, but KKR maintained their pursuit, raising it to ₹9 crore. RCB joined the fray at ₹10.50 crore, followed by KKR at ₹10.75 crore. RCB then upped the bid, but DC re-entered at ₹11.25 crore.

Delhi Capitals sign Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crore.

Jos Buttler - IPL Auction Update

Jos Buttler enters the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans start the bidding, driving the price up to ₹9.50 crore. Punjab Kings then steps in at ₹9.75 crore. Gujarat Titans remain in contention, raising the bid to ₹12 crore.

PBKS raises the bid to ₹12.25 crore, but Gujarat Titans respond with a higher bid. PBKS pushes it up to ₹13.25 crore, but GT quickly raises it to ₹13.50 crore. Lucknow Super Giants enter the bidding at ₹13.75 crore. Gujarat Titans continue to escalate the price, ultimately securing the highest bid at ₹15.75 crore.

Gujarat Titans sign Jos Buttler for ₹15.75 crore.

Shreyas Iyer - IPL Auction Live

The former KKR captain, Shreyas Iyer, entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore.

KKR made the first bid, and Punjab Kings entered the bidding at ₹2.20 crore

The price has risen to ₹5 crore as KKR and Punjab Kings continue to fight it out for Shreyas Iyer.

No other teams are in contention, and KKR holds the bid at ₹7.25 crore for Shreyas Iyer.

DC enters the bidding with ₹7.50 crore, challenging KKR for Shreyas Iyer. 

DC raises the bid to ₹10 crore, but PBKS responds with ₹10.25 crore. DC then ups the bid to ₹11.50 crore, but Punjab Kings refuses to relent.DC then ups it to ₹13.50 crore, and finally takes it to ₹14 crore.The price moves up to ₹16 crore with DC continuing to lead the bid for Shreyas Iyer.

The price moves up to ₹16 crore with DC, before PBKS pushes it to ₹16.25 crore and then eventually to ₹17.25 crore. Delhi Capitals raises it to ₹17.50 crore, and now DC takes the bid to ₹20 crore as PBKS pumps up the price.

Delhi Capitals raises the bid to ₹22 crore, but PBKS counters with ₹22.50 crore. PBKS holds the bid at ₹24.75 crore before Delhi pushes it to ₹25 crore. Shreyas Iyer becomes the most expensive player in IPL history. Delhi Capitals bids ₹26 crore, but PBKS responds with ₹26.25 crore. PBKS holds the bid at ₹26.75 crore as Delhi Capitals backs out.

Punjab Kings secures Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore.

Kagiso Rabada - IPL Auction Live

The bidding for Kagiso Rabada began with RCB at his base price of ₹2 crore. Gujarat Titans quickly raised it to ₹2.20 crore, and the two teams entered an intense bidding battle.

The bidding for Kagiso Rabada continued to heat up as Gujarat Titans raised the price to ₹2.20 crore. The contest intensified when Mumbai Indians joined in, pushing the price past ₹7 crore.Gujarat Titans and RCB continued to battle for Rabada, with the price now surpassing ₹10 crore.RCB bid ₹10.50 crore, but Gujarat Titans raised it to ₹10.75 crore. Gujarat Titans successfully signed Rabada for ₹10.75 crore, as PBKS did not use their RTM.

Players Set to Go Under the Hammer on Day 1 of IPL 2025 Auction

In addition to the marquee players, Day 1 will feature one set from each specialism:

• Batters (capped and uncapped)
• Spinners (capped and uncapped)
• Pacers (capped and uncapped)
• All-rounders (capped and uncapped)
• Wicketkeepers (capped and uncapped)

This carefully curated lineup will keep the bidding competitive and exciting as teams aim to secure key players early in the auction.

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IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: PBKS Coach Ricky Ponting Shares Vision

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting expressed his ambition to transform the franchise into an IPL powerhouse.

“I've been fortunate to be part of successful teams like MI and DC, where we had strong playoff runs. What drew me to Punjab Kings was the potential of their young players,” Ponting told Star Sports.

He added, “The goal is to build from the ground up, creating a dynamic and enjoyable environment that players want to be part of. The aim is to establish Punjab Kings as one of the powerhouses of the IPL.”

Year-wise Most Expensive Players in IPL Auction History

1. 2008: MS Dhoni - $1.5M
2. 2009: Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen - $1.55M
3. 2010: Shane Bond and Kieron Pollard - $750K
4. 2011: Gautam Gambhir - $2.4M
5. 2012: Ravindra Jadeja - $2M
6. 2013: Glenn Maxwell - $1M
7. 2014: Yuvraj Singh - ₹14 Cr
8. 2015: Yuvraj Singh - ₹16 Cr
9. 2016: Shane Watson - ₹9.5 Cr
10. 2017: Ben Stokes - ₹14.5 Cr
11. 2018: Ben Stokes - ₹12.5 Cr
12. 2019: Jaydev Unadkat - ₹8.4 Cr
13. 2020: Pat Cummins - ₹15.5 Cr
14. 2021: Chris Morris - ₹16.25 Cr
15. 2022: Ishan Kishan - ₹15.25 Cr
16. 2023: Sam Curran - ₹18.5 Cr
17. 2024: Mitchell Starc - ₹24.75 Cr

IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Day 1

The much-anticipated IPL 2025 Auction kicks off at 3:30 PM IST today. Big names like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer headline the marquee set. A total of 204 slots are up for grabs, with 84 players set to go under the hammer on the first day. Stay tuned for all the live updates and exciting bids!

As all the Indian Premier League teams officially announced their player retentions on Thursday, a clearer picture has come ahead of the 2025 auction Read More 

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IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Auction Updates

The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have not retained last season's captain, Shreyas Iyer, signaling they may bring in a new marquee name for leadership. Retained players include Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, and Andre Russell.

KKR Remaining Purse: ₹51 crore
KKR Right-to-Match Cards Available: 0

KKR Players Retained:

• Rinku Singh (₹13 crore)
• Varun Chakravarthy (₹12 crore)
• Sunil Narine (₹12 crore)
• Andre Russell (₹12 crore)
• Harshit Rana (₹4 crore)
• Ramandeep Singh (₹4 crore)

KKR Slots Remaining: 19 (6 overseas)

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Auction Updates

Lucknow Super Giants have released KL Rahul and retained a promising core of young players, including Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mayank Yadav.

LSG Remaining Purse: ₹69 crore
LSG Right-to-Match Cards Available: 1

LSG Players Retained:

• Nicholas Pooran (₹21 crore)
• Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 crore)
• Mayank Yadav (₹11 crore)
• Ayush Badoni (uncapped, ₹4 crore)
• Mohsin Khan (uncapped, ₹4 crore)

LSG Slots Remaining:

• Minimum: 13 players
• Maximum: 20 players
• Overseas: 7 players

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Gujarat Titans (GT) Auction Updates

Gujarat Titans have retained key players, including Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan. Gill reportedly agreed to a pay cut to support the team. However, Mohammed Shami has not been retained.

GT Remaining Purse: ₹69 crore
GT Right-to-Match Cards Available: 1

GT Players Retained:

• Rashid Khan (₹18 crore)
• Shubman Gill (₹16.5 crore)
• Sai Sudharsan (₹8.5 crore)
• Rahul Tewatia (₹4 crore)
• Shahrukh Khan (₹4 crore)

GT Slots Remaining: 13 (7 overseas)

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Punjab Kings (PBKS) Auction Updates

Punjab Kings have retained the fewest players before the auction and hold the largest purse, making them one of the busiest teams over the next two days. They retained only Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh, with the possibility of using an RTM card for Arshdeep Singh.

PBKS Remaining Purse: ₹110.5 crore
PBKS Right-to-Match Cards Available: 4 (for capped players)

PBKS Slots Remaining:

• 23 players (8 overseas)

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Delhi Capitals (DC) Auction Updates

Delhi Capitals made headlines by releasing their captain Rishabh Pant, leaving them in search of a new leader. It remains to be seen if one of their retained players—Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, or Abhishek Porel—will take on the captaincy role.

Delhi Capitals Remaining Purse: ₹73 crore
Delhi Capitals Right-to-Match Cards Available: 2

Delhi Capitals Players Retained:

• Axar Patel (₹16.50 crore)
• Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 crore)
• Tristan Stubbs (₹10 crore)
• Abhishek Porel (₹4 crore)

Delhi Capitals Slots Remaining:

• Minimum: 14 players
• Maximum: 21 players
• Overseas: 7 players

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Auction Updates

Sunrisers Hyderabad, who fell just short of glory last season, are looking to maintain their exciting style of cricket and aim for the championship this year.

SRH Remaining Purse: ₹45 crore
SRH Right-to-Match Cards Available: 1

SRH Players Retained:

• Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 crore)
• Pat Cummins (₹18 crore)
• Travis Head (₹14 crore)
• Abhishek Sharma (₹14 crore)
• Nitish Kumar Reddy (₹6 crore)

SRH Slots Remaining:

• Available Slots: 20
• Overseas Slots: 5

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Auction Updates

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained three players ahead of the auction: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. With ₹83 crore left in their purse, they aim to strengthen their squad. Virat Kohli is expected to lead the team in the upcoming season.

RCB Remaining Purse: ₹83 crore
RCB Right-to-Match Cards Available: 3

RCB Players Retained:

• Virat Kohli (₹21 crore)
• Rajat Patidar (₹11 crore)
• Yash Dayal (₹5 crore)

RCB Slots Remaining: 22 (8 overseas)

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Mumbai Indians (MI) Auction Updates

Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, will be aiming for a stronger comeback after a disappointing 2024 season. To strengthen their squad, they have retained their star players, including captain Hardik Pandya. Also retained are former captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma.

Mumbai Indians Remaining Purse: ₹45 crore
Mumbai Indians Right to Match Cards Available: 1

Mumbai Indians Players Retained:

• Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 crore)
• Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 crore)
• Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 crore)
• Rohit Sharma (₹16.30 crore)
• Tilak Varma (₹8 crore)

Mumbai Indians Slots Remaining:

• Minimum: 13 players
• Maximum: 20 players
• Overseas: 8 players

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Auction Updates

Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions, have retained five players ahead of the auction. They have held on to the core of their squad, including captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, veteran MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Matheesha Pathirana.

CSK Remaining Purse: ₹55 crore
CSK Right to Match Cards Available: 1

CSK Players Retained: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni

CSK Slots Remaining:

• Minimum: 13 players
• Maximum: 20 players
• Overseas: 8 players