IPL Mega Auction 2025: The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction is taking place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. Today is the first day of the mega auction. And this IPL 2025 mega auction witnessed tremendous bidding and counter-bidding. There were record-breaking deals and shocking transfers. The highlight of the auction was Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping Rs 27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.
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IPL Mega Auction 2025 most expensive player
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history during the 2025 Mega Auction. He was bought by the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping Rs 27 crore.
most expensive player of IPL History: Rishabh Pant (27 crore)
Delhi Capitals make a big move
In another big move, Delhi Capitals surprised everyone by buying KL Rahul from Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul, a right-handed batsman who has been in great form in recent years, will be a crucial addition to the Delhi team. The exact amount spent on Rahul has not been officially disclosed yet but it is expected to be a significant investment.
Other notable transfers
Shreyas Iyer to Punjab Kings: The former Delhi Capitals captain was bought by Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore.
Mitchell Starc to Delhi Capitals: The Australian pacer joins Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore.
Jos Buttler to Gujarat Titans: The English wicket-keeper batsman has been retained by Gujarat Titans.
The IPL 2025 mega auction has changed the landscape of the league, with many teams making bold moves to strengthen their squads. With several talented players switching teams, the upcoming season promises to be more exciting than ever.
Rishabh Pant IPL 2025 Prices
Veteran Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant also faced a fierce bidding war. His base price was ₹2 crore. Lucknow Super Giants were the first to bid for him. Then RCB also placed a bid but later backed out. After that, there was a bidding war between Hyderabad and Lucknow. But in the end, Lucknow won the bid and bought Rishabh Pant for ₹27 crore. Delhi had exercised the Right to Match (RTM) card for him, after which LSG raised the bid for Pant to ₹27 crore. Seeing this bid, Delhi did not use the RTM card again for Pant.
Mitchell Starc IPL 2025 Price
There was a battle between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai for Mitchell Starc, who had set a record in the previous season’s auction. Starc’s former franchise KKR also bid for him. RCB also entered the bidding for Starc, but the Delhi Capitals team added him to their squad for ₹11.75 crore.
Mohammed Shami IPL 2025 Price
The bidding for fast bowler Mohammed Shami started in the second set of the IPL mega auction. Kolkata Knight Riders initiated the bidding for Shami. CSK was also in the race for Shami along with KKR. Later, Lucknow Super Giants also joined the bid at 8 crores. KKR was leading in the bidding when suddenly the Sunrisers Hyderabad team placed a bid of 10 crores on Shami. After that, no other team placed a bid, due to which Shami was bought by Sunrisers.
KL Rahul IPL 2025 Price
KL Rahul has been bought by Delhi Capitals for a whopping 14 crores! This is unbelievable! It’s surprising that KL has received such a huge amount despite struggling with his white-ball form. Delhi Capitals seems extremely happy to have him on board. The owners and management are hugging each other.