IPL 2025 Auction: Rishabh Pant Sets Record Amid Intense Bidding in Jeddah

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Jeddah: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction concluded on November 25, marking a historic moment as Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history. Lucknow Super Giants secured the wicketkeeper-batsman for an unprecedented ₹27 crore, showcasing the franchise's commitment to building a championship-caliber squad.

The two-day auction saw 577 players competing for spots across 10 franchises, resulting in revamped squads and tactical moves by all teams. The event, held in Jeddah, further highlighted the global appeal of the IPL.

Key Highlights

Rishabh Pant’s Record-Breaking Bid: Lucknow Super Giants made headlines by signing Pant for ₹27 crore, eclipsing all previous auction records.

Focused Spending: Several teams strategically spent their purse to balance experienced players and emerging talents, leaving little remaining funds.

Updated IPL 2025 Squads

Chennai Super Kings: Purse Remaining: ₹0.05 crore Notable Players: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana.

Mumbai Indians : Purse Remaining: ₹0.20 crore Notable Players: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult.

Royal Challengers Bangalore : Purse Remaining: ₹0.75 crore Notable Players: Virat Kohli, Liam Livingstone, Josh Hazlewood.

Kolkata Knight Riders : Purse Remaining: ₹0.05 crore Notable Players: Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik.

Sunrisers Hyderabad : Purse Remaining: ₹0.20 crore Notable Players: Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami, Ishan Kishan, Travis Head.

Rajasthan Royals : Purse Remaining: ₹0.30 croreNotable Players: Sanju Samson, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga.

Punjab Kings : Purse Remaining: ₹0.35 crore Notable Players: Glenn Maxwell, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Delhi Capitals : Purse Remaining: ₹0.20 crore Notable Players: Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Harry Brook.

Gujarat Titans : Purse Remaining: ₹0.15 crore Notable Players: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada.

Lucknow Super Giants : Purse Remaining: ₹0.10 crore Notable Players: Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh.

A Look Ahead The IPL 2025 auction reinforced the league's status as a cricketing phenomenon, with franchises making bold moves to secure their dream teams. Fans eagerly await the season’s start, as new combinations and strategies promise an electrifying tournament.