The opening day of the IPL 2025 mega auction delivered high-octane drama, record-breaking bids, and unexpected surprises. The biggest headline was Rishabh Pant’s jaw-dropping ₹27 crore move to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), making him the most expensive player ever in IPL auction history. This historic signing came just minutes after Punjab Kings snapped up Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, setting the tone for a thrilling bidding war.
However, the auction wasn’t just about extravagant spending. Several high-profile players, including David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, and Devdutt Padikkal, found no takers on Day 1, adding an element of unpredictability to the proceedings. With marquee players like Faf du Plessis, Sam Curran, and Prithvi Shaw still on the table, Day 2 promises to be just as exciting.
IPL auction sets new records as Rishabh Pant and Jofra Archer are secured.
Key Auction Stats from Day 1:
- Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Players Selected for Auction: 574 (208 international, 12 uncapped international, 318 uncapped Indian)
- Day 1 Results:
- Players presented: 84
- Players sold: 68
- Total spent: ₹467.95 crore
- Retentions via RTM card: 4
With the accelerated bidding process set to begin at player No. 117 on Day 2, franchises are now strategizing with their remaining budgets. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s purse status after the first day:
Franchise Budgets After Day 1:
Team | Purse Spent | Purse Left | Players Bought (Squad Size) |
---|---|---|---|
Mumbai Indians | ₹18.90 Cr | ₹26.10 Cr | 9/25 |
Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹40.95 Cr | ₹10.05 Cr | 12/25 |
Chennai Super Kings | ₹39.40 Cr | ₹15.60 Cr | 12/25 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹52.35 Cr | ₹30.65 Cr | 9/25 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹39.85 Cr | ₹5.15 Cr | 13/25 |
Lucknow Super Giants | ₹54.15 Cr | ₹14.85 Cr | 12/25 |
Rajasthan Royals | ₹23.65 Cr | ₹17.35 Cr | 11/25 |
Punjab Kings | ₹88 Cr | ₹22.50 Cr | 12/25 |
Gujarat Titans | ₹51.50 Cr | ₹17.50 Cr | 14/25 |
Delhi Capitals | ₹59.20 Cr | ₹13.80 Cr | 13/25 |
As Day 2 approaches, all eyes will be on the unsold stars and how teams tactically utilize their remaining funds to finalize their squads. Stay tuned for more updates from the IPL 2025 mega auction!