IPL 2025 Mega Auction LIVE Updates : Who will be the top buy today ?
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction is set to take place over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marquee event aims to finalize the rosters for the upcoming season, with 204 player slots up for grabs. Of the thousands of registered players, 577 have been shortlisted for the auction. Teams must assemble squads with a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 25 during the bidding process.
Published Nov 24, 2024, 1:08 pm IST
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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.
Arshdeep Singh in the Auction
Starting with a base price of ₹2 crore, Arshdeep Singh ignited a fierce bidding war.
- CSK opened the bidding, followed by Delhi Capitals at ₹2.2 crore.
- Bids quickly soared past ₹6 crore as CSK and Delhi vied for him.
- CSK exited at ₹7.5 crore, leaving Delhi in the lead until Gujarat Titans entered at ₹7.75 crore.
- GT held the bid at ₹9.25 crore before Delhi pushed to ₹9.5 crore.
- RCB joined at ₹10 crore, followed by Rajasthan Royals at ₹11 crore.
- GT took the bid to ₹11.75 crore, but RR pressed further, crossing ₹12 crore.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad jumped in at ₹12.75 crore.
- As the price passed ₹14 crore, RR remained aggressive, holding the bid at ₹15 crore.
The intense competition underscores Arshdeep's immense value in the auction!
Sunrisers Hyderabad placed the highest bid at ₹15.75 crore for Arshdeep Singh. However, Punjab Kings used their Right to Match (RTM) card, and Arshdeep Singh was retained by Punjab Kings at ₹15.75 crore.
Arshdeep Singh’s bidding saw intense competition. Sunrisers Hyderabad raised their bid to ₹18 crore, and Punjab Kings chose not to match it. As a result, SRH successfully secured Arshdeep Singh for ₹18 crore.
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
- 2008: MS Dhoni - $1.5M
- 2009: Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen - $1.55M
- 2010: Shane Bond and Kieron Pollard - $750K
- 2011: Gautam Gambhir - $2.4M
- 2012: Ravindra Jadeja - $2M
- 2013: Glenn Maxwell - $1M
- 2014: Yuvraj Singh - ₹14 Cr
- 2015: Yuvraj Singh - ₹16 Cr
- 2016: Shane Watson - ₹9.5 Cr
- 2017: Ben Stokes - ₹14.5 Cr
- 2018: Ben Stokes - ₹12.5 Cr
- 2019: Jaydev Unadkat - ₹8.4 Cr
- 2020: Pat Cummins - ₹15.5 Cr
- 2021: Chris Morris - ₹16.25 Cr
- 2022: Ishan Kishan - ₹15.25 Cr
- 2023: Sam Curran - ₹18.5 Cr
- 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: Rajasthan Royals (RR) Auction Updates
Rajasthan Royals enter the IPL auction with the smallest purse after retaining six players. The team has kept Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma in their squad.
RR Remaining Purse: ₹41 crore
RR Right-to-Match Cards Available: None
RR Players Retained:
- Sanju Samson
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Sandeep Sharma
RR Slots Remaining: 19 (minimum 12 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
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live streaming begins today at 3:30 PM IST!
Get ready for thrilling updates as teams look to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. Who will make the biggest splash? Stay with us for live updates and all the action from the auction!
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